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Inkle Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Traudi Bestler
Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment,…
Sat, Jul 11th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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…
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Wed, May 6th, 2026 – Fri, May 8th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Introduction to Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Beadwork uses simple tools but has tremendous scope for creativity and complexity. When looking at…
Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking
Instructors:
Karalyn Littlefield
Can’t whey-t to experience home cheesemaking? In this class, we will explore the basics of…
Wed, Jul 29th, 2026 – Thu, Jul 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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…
Fri, Sep 4th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
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.…
Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style
Instructors:
Tara Austin
During this class, students will be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
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…
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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…
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Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 20269am-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…
Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell
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 11th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Kitchen Table Pebble Jewelry Workshop
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a…
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Knife Skills are Life Skills
Instructors:
Fred Livesay
Using a knife efficiently is a core skill for anyone interested in slöjd-style woodworking. The…
Knitting for the Great Lakes
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
What does the North Shore look like in stitches? In this three-day workshop, we’ll explore how…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
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…