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Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry
Instructors:
Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
Tue, Jul 28th, 2026 - Thu, Jul 30th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Fri, Jul 31st, 2026 - Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Birch Bark Field Pouch
Instructors:
Beth Homa Kraus
Explore birch bark weaving and leatherwork in this 2.5 day class to complete a small field pouch. On…
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Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 - Sat, Jul 25th, 2026Day 1: 2pm-6pm Day 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Beth Homa Kraus
Black Ash Handbag Basket
Instructors:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Black ash, also known as “Baapaagimaak” to the Ojibwe people around the shores of Lake…
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Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 8th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Black Ash Pack Baskets
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
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Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Mon, Oct 12th, 20269am-5pm each day
Blacksmithing Camp: Hammers, Fire, and Fun
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Here is your chance to get into the forge, heat up metal and hammer it into shapes. Projects will…
Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade
Instructors:
Cody Myers
In this course, students will begin to outfit their own blacksmithing tool chest while learning the…
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Always wanted to swing a hammer and fire up a forge? This is the place to start and the place to…
Blacksmithing: The Next Step
Instructors:
Cody Myers
For those looking to level up their blacksmithing skills in the way that only an immersive hands-on…
Mon, Oct 19th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Blacksmithing: Women & Non-Binary Session
Instructors:
Becca Cerra
This three-day class is an introduction to forging taught by a female-identifying smith as an…
Botanical Blacksmithing
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Not all flowers wilt in scorching heat—these forged beauties will bloom all year long. Learn…
Bounty of the Big Lake: Fish Cookery
Instructors:
Karalyn Littlefield
While many people enjoy the gift of Lake Superior’s beauty from the shore or from a vessel,…
Sat, Aug 1st, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Karalyn Littlefield
Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge
Instructors:
Jon Strom
Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to stand at the chopping block and learn…
Braided Leather Shoulder Bag and Wallet
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
In this class, we will make a beautiful leather shoulder bag and wallet assembled using a…
Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Branches and Bark: Willow Gathering Basket
Instructors:
Katherine Lewis
This willow gathering basket is a classic project with a brand new look--willow bark on the sides!…
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…
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Wed, Sep 16th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich