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Ovencrafting: Building and Baking in the Wood-Fired Oven
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
Hearth loaves, live-fire cooking, flatbreads, and overnight baked bean pots are just a few of the…
Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026 - Tue, Apr 28th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6:30 pm; Days 2-5: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 3-6:30 pm; Days 2-5: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
pahkêkinokêwin: Moose Hide Tanning
The practice of tanning moose hides holds deep cultural significance for many northern Indigenous…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 - Tue, May 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-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…
Papermaking 101
Instructors:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Handmade paper can be fashioned with almost any plant matter and rudimentary tools. But a…
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Tue, Jun 16th, 2026 - Thu, Jun 18th, 2026Days 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 - Sun, Sep 6th, 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 - Thu, Oct 22nd, 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 - Mon, Jun 8th, 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 - Sat, Dec 12th, 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 - Sun, Oct 25th, 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 - Tue, May 19th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Matt Richards
Primitive Rug Hooking: Open Session
Rug hooking traces its roots to the northern colonies and Canada when immigrants utilized textiles…
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026 - Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day