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Herbal Foods and Drinks

Instructors: Monarda Thrasher

Food is medicine. This is a simple mantra that can inspire how and what we choose to eat and drink.…

Session Information

Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026 – Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-4pm each day

Instructor: Monarda Thrasher

Herbal ID Basics and Creating an Herbal First Aid Kit

Instructors: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Bumps, bites, and bruises…oh my! Whether it's a scraped knee or insect bite, when you have…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
9am-3pm each day

Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Session Information

Fri, Jul 17th, 2026 – Sat, Jul 18th, 2026
9am-3pm each day

Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine

Instructors: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Do you want to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Perhaps you've dipped…

Session Information

Course is full.
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm

Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Indigo 1,2,3

Instructors: Liz O'Brien

Connect with centuries of tradition through the art of dyeing with indigo in this hands-on workshop!…

Session Information

Sat, Mar 28th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Liz O'Brien

Inkle Loom Weaving

Instructors: Traudi Bestler

Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment,…

Session Information

Sat, Jul 11th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Traudi Bestler

Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Instructors: Meredith Middleton

In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…

Session Information

Course is full.
Wed, May 6th, 2026 – Fri, May 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Meredith Middleton

Intermediate Penny Rugs

Instructors: Cheryl Larsen

This intermediate class will focus on the embellishment aspect of penny rugs, taking this…

Session Information

Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Cheryl Larsen

Introduction to Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Instructors: Marcie McIntire

Beadwork uses simple tools but has tremendous scope for creativity and complexity. When looking at…

Session Information

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

Instructor: Marcie McIntire

Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking

Instructors: Karalyn Littlefield

Can’t whey-t to experience home cheesemaking? In this class, we will explore the basics of…

Session Information

Wed, Jul 29th, 2026 – Thu, Jul 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Karalyn Littlefield

Introduction to Nålbinding

Instructors: Melba Granlund

Nålbinding, or needle binding, is an ancient looping technique that has been practiced in six…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 4th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Melba Granlund

Introduction to Rosemaling

Instructors: Tara Austin

Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys.…

Session Information

Sat, Mar 14th, 2026
9am-5pm

Instructor: Tara Austin

Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style

Instructors: Tara Austin

During this class, students will be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…

Session Information

Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon

Instructor: Tara Austin

Introduction to Spinning on the Wheel

Instructors: Tracy Griggs

Don’t know a bobbin from a footman? How about the flyer, treadle, or mother-of-all? This…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Tracy Griggs

Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein

Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a…

Session Information

Course is full.
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Theresa Hornstein

Jewish Baking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell

The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…

Session Information

Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm

Instructor: Tricia Cornell