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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…
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 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Willow Bark Trays
Instructors:
Katherine Lewis
Two layers of thick willow bark woven together create the rich texture of this tray. The weave is…
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…
Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
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…
Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
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…
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Thu, May 7th, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 20269am-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
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Martha Weitekamp
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
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Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 20269am-5pm each day
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Fri, Aug 28th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 20269am-5pm each day
Woven Cotton Towels on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Instructors:
Tracy Griggs
A set of cotton towels adds color and practicality to any kitchen, but when they are handwoven, they…
Fri, Jul 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 26th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tracy Griggs
Woven: Traditional Swedish Table-Made Hair Bracelet
Instructors:
Karen Keenan
Beautiful objects can be made with common and unusual renewable resources. Hairwork, an almost…
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Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25th, 2026Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Karen Keenan