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Old-School Inks
Instructors:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Many cultures around the world have independently arrived at various formulas for creating ink. The…
Sat, Oct 31st, 2026
9am–5pm
9am–5pm
Instructor:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Optional Day Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake
This is an optional day of intensive fly tying and material dyeing instruction open only to students…
Wed, Oct 14th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
pahkêkinokêwin: Moose Hide Tanning
The practice of tanning moose hides holds deep cultural significance for many northern Indigenous…
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Sat, May 16th, 2026 - Mon, May 18th, 20269am-5pm each day
Pajaki: Making Polish Mobiles
Instructors:
Britt Malec
Making pająki mobiles from straw and paper is a Polish tradition that goes back hundreds of…
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Britt Malec
Papermaking 101
Instructors:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Handmade paper can be fashioned with almost any plant matter and rudimentary tools. But a…
Tue, Jun 16th, 2026 - Thu, Jun 18th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Instructor:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Peak Veggie: Cooking with September's Vegetables
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
September is peak season for veggie lovers. Tomatoes, corn, eggplant, and peppers are still in the…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell
Pebble Jewelry Fabrication from Soup to Nuts
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Welcome to the pebble jewelry fabrication workshop where you will make everything from soup to nuts!…
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Sun, Oct 18th, 2026 - Wed, Oct 21st, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Phenology and Art in Feltmaking
Create a felt art tapestry inspired by the natural wonders found in a day of guided excursions in…
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Fri, May 29th, 2026 - Sun, May 31st, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Pies and Tarts for Spring and Summer
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
A perfectly baked, decorative pie is the ideal centerpiece of any spring or summer (or fall or…
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Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 7th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Pizza by Hand
Pizza is one of the world’s most popular foods. How does one make a neapolitan-style pie…
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Thu, Dec 10th, 2026 - Fri, Dec 11th, 20269am-5pm each day
Plant Potions Lab for Budding Botanists
In this class students will go on lakeshore plant excursions, practice painting and drawing with…
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Mon, Aug 3rd, 2026 - Fri, Aug 7th, 20261pm-4pm each day
Playing with Plying
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Join us on a deep dive into the world of plied yarns! Often overlooked in the spinning process, too…
Fri, Nov 6th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Pole Lathe Turning
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
Woodturning on a pole lathe is a challenging and empowering experience which relies on your own…
Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026 - Sat, Oct 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Derek Brabender
Polish Bread Basket
Weaving with willow is a favorite type of basketry. It generates strong and beautiful baskets from a…
Practical and Magical Chemistry of Natural Leather Tanning
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Natural tanning is an act of natural chemistry. Understanding that magic is fun, interesting and…
Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Matt Richards