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Currently Scheduled Courses
Quickbreads and Sweet Loaves for Kids
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether sweet or savory, there is nothing better than a freshly baked quickbread! In this class…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski

Rigid Heddle Scarves
Instructors:
Julie Arthur
The rigid heddle loom offers a wonderful variety of creative possibilities in a small, portable…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Julie Arthur

Rosemaling an Acrylic Dala Horse
Instructors:
Tara Austin
In this class students will paint their own acrylic Dala horse. Instructor Tara Austin started…
Sat, Dec 13th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tara Austin

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…
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tara Austin

Rosemaling: Complete Your Own Project in Any Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, Oct 24th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett

Rya Rugs on a Floor Loom
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Explore the possibilities of pile rugs! In this class, we will learn about weaving rya in the…
Thu, Aug 28th, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31st, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny

Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation
This is a sail training expedition so participants will be asked to take part in all aspects of the…
Thu, Sep 4th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish

Scandinavian Squareweaving on a Tabletop Warp-Weighted Loom
Instructors:
Melba Granlund
Squareweave is woven in locations around the world. In the southwestern part of the US, it is known…
Thu, Sep 11th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Melba Granlund
Seasonal Pies: Baking for the Colder Months
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether it is for holiday celebrations or simply for everyday indulgence, for many of us, the colder…
Sat, Oct 11th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski

Sewing with Fur and Leather: Beaver Fur Mittens
Instructors:
Nate Johnson
Sew your own pair of beaver fur mittens and never have cold hands again! Hand-stitched with a…
Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate Johnson

Shadow Weave: Complex Patterns from Simple Structures
Instructors:
Kristina Nichols
Immerse yourself in the exciting geometric play and optical illusion of shadow weave. By utilizing…
Thu, Oct 9th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Kristina Nichols

Sharpening for the Woodworker
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway

Spinning the North Shore
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
For thousands of years handspinners in all corners of the world have spun yarn shaped by their…
Wed, Aug 6th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Riley Kleve

Swedish Dalmålning: Using Traditional Techniques
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Swedish Folk Painting, often referred to as “dalmålning” actually consists of…
Fri, Jul 18th, 2025 – Sun, Jul 20th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett