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Currently Scheduled Courses

Black Ash Handbag Basket

Instructors: April Ogimaakwe Stone
Black ash, also known as “Baapaagimaak” to the Ojibwe people around the shores of Lake…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026  –  Thu, Oct 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: April Ogimaakwe Stone
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Black Ash Pack Baskets

Instructors: Ian Andrus, Nate Johnson
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Course is full.
Thu, Feb 19th, 2026  –  Sat, Feb 21st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Course is full.
Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026  –  Tue, Feb 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026  –  Mon, Oct 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Ian Andrus, Nate Johnson
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Blacksmith’s Folding Knife

Instructors: Robert Burns
Throughout history, blacksmiths have made their own tools, among them the “blacksmith’s…
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026  –  Mon, Jul 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Robert Burns
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Blacksmithing for Women, Non-Binary, and Trans Folks

Instructors: Becca Cerra
This introductory 3-day blacksmithing class led by a female blacksmith is a supportive,…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becca Cerra
Fri, Sep 11th, 2026  –  Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becca Cerra
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Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade

Instructors: Cody Myers
In this course, students will begin to outfit their own blacksmithing tool chest while learning the…
Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026  –  Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond

Instructors: Cody Myers
Always wanted to swing a hammer and fire up a forge? This is the place to start and the place to…
Course is full.
Thu, Apr 2nd, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026  –  Tue, May 26th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Course is full.
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026  –  Thu, Jun 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026  –  Fri, Sep 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Blacksmithing: The Next Step

Instructors: Cody Myers
For those looking to level up their blacksmithing skills in the way that only an immersive hands-on…
Course is full.
Wed, May 27th, 2026  –  Sat, May 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Mon, Oct 19th, 2026  –  Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Boreal Basketry Immersion

Instructors: Emily Derke
In this in-depth basketry course, we’ll explore the range of materials found in Northern…
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026  –  Mon, Jul 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Emily Derke
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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…
Course is full.
Fri, May 8th, 2026  –  Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz
Tue, Sep 1st, 2026  –  Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz
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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,…
Sat, Aug 1st, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Karalyn Littlefield
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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…
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom

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
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Brain Tanning Deer Skins

Instructors: Jeff Harper, Nate Johnson
In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Nate Johnson, Jeff Harper
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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!…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026  –  Thu, Oct 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Katherine Lewis
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Build a Greenwood Bench or Settee

Instructors: Rose Holdorf, Mary Tripoli
It is a rare occasion to spare an entire week for carving and building chairs, but any greenwood…
Course is full.
Wed, Apr 1st, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Rose Holdorf, Mary Tripoli