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Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Learn to build a small garden fence without heading to the hardware store. Sometimes referred to as…
Sat, May 22nd, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once beginning weavers have learned to warp a loom, they may ask themselves what's next. How…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 2027
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weaving Landscapes: The Art of Tapestry
Instructors:
Emily Wick
Learn to translate landscapes and nature imagery into art through the language of tapestry weaving.…
Weft-Faced Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Instructors:
Traudi Bestler
For those who are intrigued with the rhythm and repetition of weaving but not ready to commit to the…
Welcome to Blacksmithing!
Instructors:
Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wet Felted Hand Puppets and Oven Mitts
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Make a playful puppet or a pair of practical oven mitts. The puppet and the oven mitt both begin…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Wet Felted Holiday Luminaries
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Brighten the dark months of winter with the soft light of wool luminaries. A wool-felted luminary…
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
What's this Rock Too? Central North Shore's Geologic Story
Instructors:
Jim Miller
How many times have you walked along a cobbled beach or a rocky ledge along the North Shore and…
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Fri, May 28th, 2027 - Sun, May 30th, 2027Day 1: 4-6:30pm; Day 2: 8:30am-5:00pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller
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…
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Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 2027Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
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Wed, Apr 21st, 2027 - Sat, Apr 24th, 2027Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Mon, Apr 26th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 29th, 2027
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
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, students will…
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Fri, Feb 5th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 7th, 2027Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. Upon…
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 15th, 2027
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Wood Carving Tutorial
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 17th, 2026 - Thu, Nov 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Lindall