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Currently Scheduled Courses
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Wild Yeast: The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
People were baking bread using wild yeast and bacteria cultures long before they understood the…
Course is full.
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Course is full.
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Willow Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Willow has been a prized basketmaking material for centuries, and after this class, you'll know…
Course is full.
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
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
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Sharratt
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Sharratt
Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown ups…
Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Wooden Latch Shrink Pots
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Course is full.
Thu, Jan 8th, 2026 – Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Jan 8th, 2026 – Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Course is full.
Thu, May 7th, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, May 7th, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Woodturning Skill Builder
Instructors:
Jim Sannerud
This course is designed for students who want to build a solid base of skills on the lathe in order…
Wool Pullover Shirt: Sew Your Own Using a Wool Blanket
Instructors:
Martha Weitekamp
Upcycle a well-loved or brand new wool blanket into a cozy winter pullover. In this class, you will…
Course is full.
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Martha Weitekamp
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Course is full.
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Woven Birch Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Birch bark holds a multitude of uses, and has been widely used across the world wherever birch trees…