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Currently Scheduled Courses

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Wild Yeast: The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread

Instructors: Amy James, Caleb Mattison
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
Instructors: Amy James, Caleb Mattison
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026  –  Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
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
Instructor: Caleb Mattison
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Willow Basketry

Instructors: Emily Derke
Willow has been a prized basketmaking material for centuries, and after this class, you'll know…
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Emily Derke
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Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style

Instructors:
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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Winter Natural Dye Exploration

Instructors: Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liz O'Brien
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Wood Carving Tutorial

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway, Phillip Odden
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 18th, 2025  –  Thu, Nov 20th, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
Instructors: Phillip Odden, Wesley Hathaway
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Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler

Instructors: Anna Sharratt
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Anna Sharratt
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Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown ups…
Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cooper Ternes
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Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cooper Ternes

Wooden Latch Shrink Pots

Instructors: Derek Brabender
Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Derek Brabender
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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Thu, Jan 8th, 2026  –  Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Thu, May 7th, 2026  –  Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4

Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler

Woodturning Skill Builder

Instructors: Jim Sannerud
This course is designed for students who want to build a solid base of skills on the lathe in order…
Fri, Feb 27th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jim Sannerud
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Wool Pullover Shirt: Sew Your Own Using a Wool Blanket

Instructors: Martha Weitekamp
Upcycle a well-loved or brand new wool blanket into a cozy winter pullover. In this class, you will…
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Martha Weitekamp
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Wool: The Full Experience

Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025  –  Sun, Aug 31st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist
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Woven Birch Bark Basketry

Instructors: Emily Derke
Birch bark holds a multitude of uses, and has been widely used across the world wherever birch trees…
Sat, Jan 10th, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Emily Derke