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Quickbreads and Sweet Loaves for Kids

Instructors: Kirsten Wisniewski

Whether sweet or savory, there is nothing better than a freshly baked quickbread! In this class…

Session Information

Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-Noon

Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski

Rhubarbarama

Instructors: Anna Sharratt

Rhubarb, beautiful rhubarb! Throughout the day, we’ll make and eat a variety of sweet, savory…

Session Information

Sun, Jun 15th, 2025
10am-4pm

Instructor: Anna Sharratt

Rigid Heddle Scarves

Instructors: Julie Arthur

The rigid heddle loom offers a wonderful variety of creative possibilities in a small, portable…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Julie Arthur

Rings for Your Fingers: Stacked Rings

Instructors: Todd Hawkinson

If you like it then you should probably put a ring on it. Make six pattern rings in specific sizes…

Session Information

Thu, Aug 21st, 2025 – Fri, Aug 22nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Todd Hawkinson

Rosemaling an Acrylic Dala Horse

Instructors: Tara Austin

In this class students will paint their own acrylic Dala horse. Instructor Tara Austin started…

Session Information

Sat, Dec 13th, 2025
9am-5pm

Instructor: Tara Austin

Rosemaling Plants from the Boreal Forest

Instructors: Tara Austin

In this class students will work in oil paint to create gorgeous leaves and flowers from the boreal…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Tara Austin

Rosemaling: Complete Your Own Project in Any Style

Instructors: Kim Garrett

Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 24th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Kim Garrett

Rya Rugs on a Floor Loom

Instructors: Christine Novotny

Explore the possibilities of pile rugs! In this class, we will learn about weaving rya in the…

Session Information

Thu, Aug 28th, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31st, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Christine Novotny

Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation

Instructors: Mark Gordon, Katya Gordon

This is a sail training expedition so participants will be asked to take part in all aspects of the…

Session Information

Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 – Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
10 days [Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish]

Instructor: Mark Gordon

Session Information

Thu, Sep 4th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish

Instructors: Katya Gordon, Mark Gordon

Scandinavian Band Weaving

Instructors: Caroline Feyling

Prior to industrialization woven bands have served many purposes in Scandinavia: a hair tie, a…

Session Information

Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 – Tue, Jun 24th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Caroline Feyling

Scandinavian Squareweaving on a Tabletop Warp-Weighted Loom

Instructors: Melba Granlund

Squareweave is woven in locations around the world. In the southwestern part of the US, it is known…

Session Information

Thu, Sep 11th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Melba Granlund

Seasonal Pies: Baking for the Colder Months

Instructors: Kirsten Wisniewski

Whether it is for holiday celebrations or simply for everyday indulgence, for many of us, the colder…

Session Information

Sat, Oct 11th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm

Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski

Sewing with Fur and Leather: Beaver Fur Mittens

Instructors: Nate Johnson

Sew your own pair of beaver fur mittens and never have cold hands again! Hand-stitched with a…

Session Information

Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Nate Johnson

Shadow Weave: Complex Patterns from Simple Structures

Instructors: Kristina Nichols

Immerse yourself in the exciting geometric play and optical illusion of shadow weave. By utilizing…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 9th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Kristina Nichols

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway

There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…

Session Information

Sat, Nov 8th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Wesley Hathaway