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Kipe: Traditional Split Willow Backpack of Western Norway

Instructors: Hege Aasdal

In Norway, as in all other places, people have always made baskets from the materials from their…

Session Information

Wed, Sep 10th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Hege Aasdal

Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Instructors: Alex Yerks

The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…

Session Information

Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 – Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Alex Yerks

Laminated Canoe Paddles

Instructors: Josh Tolkan

In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…

Session Information

Thu, Dec 4th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Josh Tolkan

Large Birch Bark Tote

Instructors: Beth Homa Kraus

Carry around your studies, tools, or groceries in this beautiful and functional large birch bark…

Session Information

Thu, Dec 11th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Beth Homa Kraus

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Instructors: Nate White

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Nate White

Session Information

Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Nate White

Layer Up! The Art and Science of Lamination

Instructors: Tabitha Blanchard

Lamination can be rewarding, and the final result can be beautiful and delicious, but it is an…

Session Information

Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025 – Tue, Jun 24th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm

Instructor: Tabitha Blanchard

Session Information

Fri, Sep 12th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm

Instructor: Tabitha Blanchard

Session Information

Mon, Sep 15th, 2025 – Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm

Instructor: Tabitha Blanchard

Learn to Knit a Norwegian Sweater

Instructors: Diane Thomson

Learn the basic techniques for knitting a traditional Norwegian sweater by knitting a mini sweater.…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1 -1-5pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Diane Thomson

Leather Belt Sewing

Instructors: Maeve Gathje

Belts: they keep your pants in place, but they can also be a fashion statement, or make a statement…

Session Information

Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Maeve Gathje

Lidded Containers on the Lathe

Instructors: Matt Monaco

The lidded container is a classic project on the lathe. A well-made piece is irresistible, inviting…

Session Information

Mon, Oct 27th, 2025 – Wed, Oct 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Matt Monaco

Linocut Printmaking for Families

Instructors: Graham Webb

What if you like to draw or paint and want to take the next step? Printmaking is perfect for young…

Session Information

Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
1-3pm

Instructor: Graham Webb

Lions, Tigers, and Dragons: Forging Animal Heads in Steel

Instructors: Jordan Borstelmann

Animal motifs can be found in folk art the world over, from everyday creatures to more mythical…

Session Information

Thu, Jul 24th, 2025 – Mon, Jul 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Jordan Borstelmann

Log to Timber Frame - Building by Hand: Hewing Session

Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson

Are you tired of watching hewing videos on YouTube and want to get your own blisters? This course is…

Session Information

Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 – Wed, Oct 1st, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson

Log to Timber Frame - Building by Hand: Joinery

Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson

During this session, we will transform the stacks of recently hand-hewn timbers into a 12’ by…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 3rd, 2025 – Tue, Oct 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson

Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet

Instructors: Keith Berge

Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Keith Berge

Session Information

Fri, Oct 3rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Keith Berge

Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings

Instructors: Todd Hawkinson

Rings on fingers have been around since the beginning of civilization. Egyptian and Greek legend…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 12th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm

Instructor: Todd Hawkinson

Session Information

Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm

Instructor: Todd Hawkinson