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Botanical Blacksmithing
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Not all flowers wilt in scorching heat—these forged beauties will bloom all year long. Learn…
Bounty of the Big Lake: Fish Cookery
Instructors:
Karalyn Littlefield
While many people enjoy the gift of Lake Superior’s beauty from the shore or from a vessel,…
Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge
Instructors:
Jon Strom
Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to stand at the chopping block and learn…
Braided Leather Shoulder Bag and Wallet
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
In this class, we will make a beautiful leather shoulder bag and wallet assembled using a…
Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Branches and Bark: Willow Gathering Basket
Instructors:
Katherine Lewis
This willow gathering basket is a classic project with a brand new look--willow bark on the sides!…
Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
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Wed, Sep 16th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Wed, Dec 16th, 2026 - Sat, Dec 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Building the Norse Pram: Intro to Lapstrake Construction
An old Norse saying goes, “A person without a boat is bound to land.” This class is a…
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Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28th, 20269am-5pm each day
Card Weaving: Beginner & Intermediate
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Dating back to the early Iron Age, card-woven bands were used for several purposes: to create the…
Cardamom
Instructors:
Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden and infuses…
Carve a Loom, Weave a Band: Carving Session
Instructors:
Roger Abrahamson
Woodcarving and weaving come together in this unique offering designed for pairs of students: one…
Tue, Jun 30th, 2026 - Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Roger Abrahamson
Carve a Loom, Weave a Band: Weaving Session
Instructors:
Reggie Delarm
Woodcarving and weaving come together in this unique offering designed for pairs of students: one…
Tue, Jun 30th, 2026 - Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Reggie Delarm
Carving Wooden Plates and Trays With Hand Tools
Instructors:
Paul Linden
Carving low relief wooden plates and trays with hand tools is quite simple, but there are a…
Catching the Rye: Many Uses of a Great Grain
Instructors:
Kim Ode
Rye is an ancient grain and among the more challenging grains to work with. With an immense…
Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals
Instructors:
Ken Koscik
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…