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Currently Scheduled Courses
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
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Day 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…
Laminates - Advanced
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Dive into more advanced techniques for laminates that will include layering, shaping and knotting.…
Sat, Mar 21st, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Course is full.
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Course is full.
Mon, May 25th, 2026 – Wed, May 27th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Mon, May 25th, 2026 – Wed, May 27th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Layer Up! The Art and Science of Lamination
Instructors:
Tabitha Blanchard
Lamination can be rewarding, and the final result can be beautiful and delicious, but it is an…
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Fri, Aug 14th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Tue, Sep 29th, 2026 – Thu, Oct 1st, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Learn to Knit: Artist's Point Cowl
Instructors:
Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artist’s Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy…
Course is full.
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Dorothy Broomall
Learning to Master the Skew Chisel
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
Advance your skills with one of wood turning’s most misunderstood tools, the skew chisel.…
Tue, Nov 3rd, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Lidded Woven Birch Bark Basket
Instructors:
Beth Homa Kraus
Discover the beauty and resilience of birch bark by crafting a sturdy lidded basket in this…
Thu, Nov 19th, 2026 – Fri, Nov 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Homa Kraus
Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet
Instructors:
Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge