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Rhubarbarama

Instructors: Anna Sharratt

Rhubarb, beautiful rhubarb! Throughout the day, we’ll make and eat a variety of sweet,…

Session Information

Course is full.
Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
10am-4pm

Instructor: Anna Sharratt

Rigid Heddle Weaving: Towels

Instructors: Julie Arthur

The rigid heddle loom offers a wonderful variety of creative possibilities in a small, portable…

Session Information

Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Julie Arthur

Rölakan Rug Weaving

Instructors: Christine Novotny

Learn to create stunning flat weave wool rugs in the Scandinavian rölakan style! This class…

Session Information

Course is full.
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Tue, Feb 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Christine Novotny

Root Stitched Birch Bark Containers with Wood Bottoms

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway, John Manthei

In this class we will use spruce root to stitch together birch bark containers and attach fitted…

Session Information

Course is full.
Mon, Apr 13th, 2026 – Wed, Apr 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: John Manthei, Wesley Hathaway

Rosemaling Plants from the Boreal Forest

Instructors: Tara Austin

In this class students will work in oil paint to create gorgeous leaves and flowers from the boreal…

Session Information

Sat, Apr 18th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Tara Austin

Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation

Instructors: Mark Gordon

Set sail for an adventure that only miles of wilderness, a seaworthy sailboat, and a seasoned…

Session Information

Course is full.
Thu, Jun 4th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish

Instructor: Mark Gordon

Sakiori: Japanese Rag Weaving

Instructors: Beth Ross Johnson

As in most parts of the world, rag weaving is done in Japan, but not for rugs. In the 17th century,…

Session Information

Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-4:30; Day 4: 9am-4pm

Instructor: Beth Ross Johnson

Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns on a rigid heddle loom. Using wool yarns,…

Session Information

Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Whether drawn by a desire for better fit, more original style, or sustainability, sewing is coming…

Session Information

Course is full.
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Sewing: Next Steps

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Want to level up your sewing skills? This is a class for those that have some introductory (or…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 26th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway

There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…

Session Information

Sat, Jan 31st, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Wesley Hathaway

Sharpening Tutorial

Instructors: Dennis Chilcote

"Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges,…

Session Information

Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21st, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Dennis Chilcote

Session Information

Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Dennis Chilcote

Skin Three Ways: Cotechino, Ciccoli, and Chicharrones

Instructors: Eric Edgin

Skin is not just the domain of leather! In this class, we will make three different traditional…

Session Information

Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm

Instructor: Eric Edgin

Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Instructors: Becky Utecht

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…

Session Information

Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Becky Utecht

Smørrebrød & Snitters

Instructors: Scott Graden

There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…

Session Information

Sat, Apr 4th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Scott Graden