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Currently Scheduled Courses
Rosemaling: Setesdal Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Set sail for an adventure that only miles of wilderness, a seaworthy sailboat, and a seasoned…
Course is full.
Thu, Jun 4th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Thu, Jun 4th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
Thu, Jul 9th, 2026 – Sat, Jul 18th, 2026
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Day 1: 4:30pm start; Final Day: 3pm finish
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
Scandinavian Inspired Boxes with Sliding Dovetailed Lids
Instructors:
Fred Livesay
Immigrants from Scandinavia brought with them items of importance. Often, these keepsakes arrived in…
Thu, Nov 5th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Fred Livesay
Scandinavian Smörgåsbord
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Enjoy a Scandinavian culinary adventure and discover the elements of the…
Sat, Sep 19th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Seasonal Pies: Baking for the Colder Months
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether for holiday celebrations or simply for everyday indulgence, the colder months mean making…
Sat, Nov 7th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Self Care to Community Care: Beginner's Botanical Medicine
Instructors:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Do you want to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Perhaps you have dipped your…
Fri, Sep 11th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Whether drawn by a desire for better fit, more original style, or sustainability, sewing is coming…
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Sewing: Next Steps
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Want to level up your sewing skills? This is a class for those that have some introductory (or…
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Sharpening Tutorial
Instructors:
Dennis Chilcote
"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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Dennis Chilcote
Course is full.
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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…
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm
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…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Becky Utecht
Smørrebrød & Snitters
Instructors:
Scott Graden
There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Snack Dispenser: Build Your Own on Spring Break
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
Spring break, snack break! The snack dispenser is a beloved woodworking project around North House.…
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson