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Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation

Instructors: Mark Gordon

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

Session Information

Thu, Jun 4th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish

Instructor: Mark Gordon

Sakiori: Japanese Rag Weaving

Instructors: Beth Ross Johnson

As in most parts of the world, rag weaving is done in Japan, but not for rugs. In the 17th century,…

Session Information

Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-4:30; Day 4: 9am-4pm

Instructor: Beth Ross Johnson

Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns on a rigid heddle loom. Using wool yarns,…

Session Information

Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Julie Arthur, Melba Granlund

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 a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…

Session Information

Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

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

Sewing: Next Steps

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

Moving beyond the most basic sewing skills (such as pattern layout and sewing simple seams).…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 26th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft

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

Session Information

Sat, Jan 31st, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Wesley Hathaway

Sharpening Tutorial

Instructors: Dennis Chilcote

"Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges,…

Session Information

Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21st, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Dennis Chilcote

Session Information

Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Dennis Chilcote

Skin Three Ways: Cotechino, Ciccoli, and Chicharrones

Instructors: Eric Edgin

Skin is not just the domain of leather! In this class, we will make three different traditional…

Session Information

Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm

Instructor: Eric Edgin

Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Instructors: Becky Utecht

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…

Session Information

Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Becky Utecht

Smørrebrød & Snitters

Instructors: Scott Graden

There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…

Session Information

Sat, Apr 4th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Scott Graden

Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Instructors: Jeanne Wright

Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…

Session Information

Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm

Instructor: Jeanne Wright

Session Information

Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm

Instructor: Jeanne Wright