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Royal Weekend: German Prinzregententorte

This cake is a seven-layer showstopper named for Luitpold, the Prince Regent of Bavaria from 1886 to…
Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
9am-5pm
Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski
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Royal Weekend: Swedish Princesstårta

Named for how much Princesses Margaretha, Martha, and Astrid of Sweden loved this cake, the…
Sat, Mar 30th, 2024
9am-5pm
Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski
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Sashiko Ori

Sashiko ori refers to handweaving designs that are based on the sashiko folk stitching methods of…
Sat, Feb 17th, 2024  –  Mon, Feb 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Ross Johnson
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Sculptural Felting

Wool, an amazing fiber, is ideal for winter wear in Minnesota, but it is also great for sculpting…
Fri, Jan 12th, 2024  –  Sun, Jan 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Service Learning: Felt a Seat Cozy

Make a felted wool seat cozy for North House kids classes or other occasions. There is something…
Sun, Apr 28th, 2024
9am-5pm
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Sewing a Simple Garment

Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…
Fri, Mar 8th, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 10th, 2024
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-12pm
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Sharpening Tutorial

"Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges,…
Sat, Apr 20th, 2024  –  Sun, Apr 21st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Dennis Chilcote
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Shrink Boxes on the Lathe

A shrink box is a container made from green wood—its bottom is a dry disk of wood that…
Tue, Mar 12th, 2024  –  Thu, Mar 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mark Gardner
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Smörgåsbord: One Ingredient At a Time

Become a smörgåsbord sophisticate. The Nordic roots of the buffet call for a…
Sat, Nov 18th, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 19th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own

Carve, bend, and lace your own pair of wooden snowshoes in the traditional Ojibwe style. Pointed at…
Thu, Nov 16th, 2023  –  Mon, Nov 20th, 2023
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Day 2/3/4: 9am-5pm
Instructor: John Beltman
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Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, Apr 6th, 2024
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
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Spinning for Knitting: North House Cap and Crescent Shawl

From plump singles, to plied yarns, to the thinnest of worsted lace weight, spinners and knitters…
Fri, Apr 5th, 2024  –  Sun, Apr 7th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Martha Owen
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Spring Birding on the North Shore

Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Sat, May 25th, 2024
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
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Sweet and Savory Pies

Like opening a present, slicing into a freshly-baked pie produces feelings of elation, excitement,…
Sat, Mar 2nd, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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Sweetgrass Basketry

Learn the art of coiling a beautiful sweetgrass basket. Hands-on instruction provides students with…
Sat, Mar 30th, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
9am-5pm
Instructor: Teri Smith