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Currently Scheduled Courses

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Jewish Baking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of…
Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
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Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 12th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Knitting the Night Sky: The Borealis Hat

Instructors: Annie Albertson
Let the colors of the Northern Aurora Borealis sky inspire this delightful winter hat, knit with…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025  –  Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Annie Albertson
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Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket

Instructors: Jarrod Dahl
The knutkorg, or knot basket, is a classic style of Scandinavian basket. Constructed from willow and…
Fri, May 9th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl
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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…
Tue, Jul 1st, 2025  –  Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks
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Lakeside Swatch to Sweater Adventure

Instructors: Brienne Moody
It’s always sweater weather up north! Start your fall wardrobe early among new knitting…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody
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Large Birch Bark Tote

Instructors: Beth Homa Kraus
Carry around your studies, tools, or groceries in this beautiful and functional large birch bark…
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Homa Kraus
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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Instructors: Marybeth Garmoe, Nate White
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Wed, May 21st, 2025  –  Fri, May 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Sat, May 24th, 2025  –  Mon, May 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
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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…
Sun, Jun 22nd, 2025  –  Tue, Jun 24th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Tabitha Blanchard
Fri, Sep 12th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Tabitha Blanchard
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Learn to Knit a Norwegian Sweater

Instructors: Diane Thomson
Learn the basic techniques for knitting a traditional Norwegian sweater by knitting a mini sweater.…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1 -1-5pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Diane Thomson
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Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods

Instructors: Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 1st, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
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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…
Mon, Oct 27th, 2025  –  Wed, Oct 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Monaco
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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…
Thu, Jul 24th, 2025  –  Mon, Jul 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jordan Borstelmann
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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…
Sat, Sep 27th, 2025  –  Wed, Oct 1st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson
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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…
Fri, Oct 3rd, 2025  –  Tue, Oct 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Gerald David, Peter Henrikson