Courses
Categories:
All
Basketry
Blacksmithing & Toolmaking
Boatbuilding
Clothing & Jewelry
Fiber Art
Foods
Group Learning
Kids’ Courses
Music & Stories
Northern Ecology
Online Courses
Outdoor Skills
Painting & Photography
Sailing
Service Learning
Shelter
Special Event
Sustainable Living
Timber Framing
Traditional Crafts
Volunteer
Woodcarving
Woodturning
Woodworking & Furniturecraft
Youth Camp
Basketry
Blacksmithing & Toolmaking
Boatbuilding
Clothing & Jewelry
Fiber Art
Foods
Group Learning
Kids’ Courses
Music & Stories
Northern Ecology
Online Courses
Outdoor Skills
Painting & Photography
Sailing
Service Learning
Shelter
Special Event
Sustainable Living
Timber Framing
Traditional Crafts
Volunteer
Woodcarving
Woodturning
Woodworking & Furniturecraft
Youth Camp
Currently Scheduled Courses
Black Ash Basketry Sampler: From Splint to Basket
Instructors:
April Stone
The difference between a beginner’s basket and the work of an accomplished weaver is largely…
Wed, Oct 5th, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
April Stone
Black Ash Market Basket
Instructors:
April Stone
The market basket will take you many places: from the market to the beach, from picnics to the…
Fri, Jul 15th, 2022 – Sun, Jul 17th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
April Stone
Black Ash Pack Basket
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
The black ash pack basket: It's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Fri, Jul 22nd, 2022 – Sun, Jul 24th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Blacksmith’s Folding Knife
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Throughout history blacksmiths have made their own tools, among them being the…
Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Burns
Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Outfit your own blacksmithing tool chest while developing and refining your skills on the forge. In…
Sat, Jul 9th, 2022 – Tue, Jul 12th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Always wanted to try your hand at the forge? This is the place to start and continue to develop your…
Mon, Sep 19th, 2022 – Thu, Sep 22nd, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sat, Oct 15th, 2022 – Tue, Oct 18th, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Boreal Basketry Immersion
Instructors:
Emily Derke
In this in-depth basketry course, we’ll explore the range of materials found in Northern…
Fri, Jul 1st, 2022 – Mon, Jul 4th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Bounty of the Big Lake: Fish Cookery
Instructors:
Karalyn Littlefield
We may spend a lot of time enjoying the gift of Lake Superior’s beauty from the shore or…
Fri, Jul 8th, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Karalyn Littlefield
Braided-In Rug
Instructors:
Melba Granlund
Nothing says “country” more than a braided rug. Making a braided rug that…
Sun, Jul 10th, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Melba Granlund
Build a Small Table from Reclaimed Wood
Instructors:
John Hodnefield
Build a highly functional new table–with a minimal amount of tools–which is perfect for…
Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28th, 2022
Days 1 and 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1 and 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
John Hodnefield
Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, Aug 24th, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Wed, Sep 28th, 2022 – Sun, Oct 2nd, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 – Mon, Dec 12th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 – Sun, Dec 18th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Bundle Dyeing with Locally Grown Color: Online Course
Instructors:
Libby London
Make your own naturally dyed merino scarves with colors from nature. Join us as we capture the…
Sat, Oct 29th, 2022
1-3:30pm CT
1-3:30pm CT
Instructor:
Libby London
Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals
Instructors:
Ken Koscik
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…
Sun, Sep 18th, 2022 – Sat, Sep 24th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ken Koscik