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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…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Marion
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…
Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 2027
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
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Wed, Apr 21st, 2027 - Sat, Apr 24th, 2027Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Mon, Apr 26th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 29th, 2027
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 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…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Katherine Lewis
Willow Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Willow has been a prized basketmaking material for centuries, and after this class, students will…
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Fri, Feb 5th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 7th, 2027Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. Upon…
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
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
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 15th, 2027
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 Carving Tutorial
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 17th, 2026 - Thu, Nov 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Lindall
Woodcarving for Families: Magic Wands and Dragonflies
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
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, Oct 1st, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3rd, 20269am-5pm each day
Thu, Jan 28th, 2027 - Sat, Jan 30th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-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, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Tue, Mar 16th, 2027
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
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…
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, May 14th, 2027 - Sun, May 16th, 20279am-5pm each day