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Currently Scheduled Courses
Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing: Aizome Introduction
Instructors:
Kenta Watanabe
In the Edo period, indigo—affectionately known as “Japan Blue”—was part of…
Fri, Sep 19th, 2025
1-4pm
1-4pm
Instructor:
Kenta Watanabe
Traditional Scandinavian Tanning Methods
Instructors:
Karl Karlsson
This course offers a unique opportunity to dive into traditional Scandinavian bark tanning methods…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Karl Karlsson
Tramp Art: Obscure Folk Art of the Working Class
Instructors:
Nate White
Tramp Art is an American folk art that started being produced in the 1870s until the 1950s…
Thu, Sep 11th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate White
Twill and Twine Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
In this class, we'll be incorporating both twill and twine weaving techniques into a single,…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ty Sheaffer
Useful and Fun Felt Additions
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
In this course, students will learn to make felt straps, cords, spikes, pockets, and buttons.…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Valborg
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…
Sat, May 2nd, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Viking-Era Smelting: Iron-Age Technology in the Modern Era
Instructors:
Wayne Potratz
It's always interesting to take materials back to the source: woodworking courses regularly head…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wayne Potratz
Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving and Designing Turned Twill Block Weaves
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to learn about weave structures, play with color, and…
Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once you’ve learned how to warp a loom, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do…
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
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.…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Wick
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…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Traudi Bestler
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 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Wild Yeast: The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread
People were baking bread using wild yeast and bacteria cultures long before they understood the…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
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
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison