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Sakiori: Japanese Rag Weaving

As in most parts of the world, rag weaving is done in Japan, but not for rugs. In the 17th century,…
Thu, Jan 29th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-4:30; Day 4: 9am-4pm
Instructor: Beth Ross Johnson
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Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns on a rigid heddle loom. Using wool yarns,…
Course is full.
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing

Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Sewing with Fur and Leather: Beaver Fur Mittens

Sew your own pair of beaver fur mittens and never have cold hands again! Hand-stitched with a…
Course is full.
Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate Johnson
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Sewing: Next Steps

Moving beyond the most basic sewing skills (such as pattern layout and sewing simple seams).…
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Sharpening for the Woodworker

There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Course is full.
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway
Sat, Jan 31st, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway
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Sharpening Tutorial

"Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges,…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026  –  Sat, Mar 21st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Dennis Chilcote
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026  –  Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Dennis Chilcote

Skin Three Ways: Cotechino, Ciccoli, and Chicharrones

Skin is not just the domain of leather! In this class, we will make three different traditional…
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht
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Smørrebrød & Snitters

There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
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Soupcraft

Soup is good anytime, but especially in winter. Soup is also the essence of cooking from scratch,…
Course is full.
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kim Ode
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Split Willow Picnic Basket

Prowling the antique stores of Scandinavia is an enjoyable way to make unexpected discoveries:…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026  –  Wed, Jun 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl
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Sprang Explorations

This class is for those who want to explore the ancient and mostly forgotten art of sprang, an…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Sharon Wichman
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Spring Birding on the North Shore

Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns