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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…
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
What’s This Rock? The Geologic Story of the North Shore
Instructors:
Jim Miller
The cobbled beaches and rocky cliffs of the North Shore can inspire some serious geological…
Fri, May 29th, 2026 - Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller
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Fri, Aug 21st, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller
White Oak Basketry
Instructors:
Mary Thompson
In this intensive six-day basket course, students will learn the whole process of white oak…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 - Mon, Oct 12th, 2026
Day 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: OFF; Day 5-7: 9am-5pm
Day 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: OFF; Day 5-7: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Mary Thompson
White on Blue: Organic Indigo and Resist Designs
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Discover the magic of the organic indigo vat, where pigment lies waiting in yellow liquid, turning…
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Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026Day 1: 4pm-5:30pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Wiigwaas Makakoon: Birch Bark Baskets
Instructors:
Michelle Marion
Wiigwaas (birch bark) is an integral part of Anishinaabe culture. Join us in making a basket with…
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Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 20269am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Marion
Willow Bark Trays
Instructors:
Katherine Lewis
Two layers of thick willow bark woven together create the rich texture of this tray. The weave is…
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Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Katherine Lewis
Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style
Instructors:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
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Tue, May 12th, 2026 - Thu, May 14th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
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, 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…
Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Sat, Jul 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Sun, Jul 5th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Thu, May 7th, 2026 - Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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Thu, Oct 1st, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3rd, 20269am-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, May 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm