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Dye Like a Viking

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein

The media often portray Viking era textiles as dull brown and grays, but archeological evidence…

Session Information

Sat, Aug 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm

Instructor: Theresa Hornstein

Elemental Salt: A Culinary Exploration

Instructors: Lisa Golden Schroeder

The long history of salt tells the story of its importance to our survival. From being an essential…

Session Information

Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Lisa Golden Schroeder

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Mon, Sep 29th, 2025 – Tue, Sep 30th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Lisa Golden Schroeder

End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe

Instructors: Jarrod Dahl

In the recent past, drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls was quite commonplace in places…

Session Information

Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Everyday Slöjd- A Firewood Carrier Made From Firewood

Instructors: Paul Linden

Make a sweet little firewood/kindling carrier from three pieces of firewood, straight from the…

Session Information

Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Paul Linden

Exploring the Knitting Traditions of Newfoundland

Instructors: Diane Thomson

Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the northeastern coast of Canada. On its…

Session Information

Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 1-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Diane Thomson

Exploring Woven Structures

Instructors: Kristina Nichols

If you have ever wanted to explore woven structures beyond plain weave and twill, this is the…

Session Information

Wed, Aug 13th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Kristina Nichols

Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake

Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd

Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cult-like in the North Country. As the leaves turn…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm

Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd

Fall Tarts for Kids

Instructors: Kirsten Wisniewski

Get into fall baking with a class all about fall tarts! We’ll capture the flavors of the…

Session Information

Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
2-5pm

Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski

Families at the Forge

Instructors: Cody Myers

The North House Blacksmith Shop excites the curiosity of adults and kids alike—hammers pound,…

Session Information

Sat, Jul 5th, 2025
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

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Sun, Jul 6th, 2025
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

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Thu, Oct 16th, 2025
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

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Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

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Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

Felt for the Home: Table Runners and Rugs

Instructors: Mary Sannerud

Felt is a beautiful and versatile fabric—hats, boots, bags, coats, clothing, rugs and more are…

Session Information

Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Mary Sannerud

Felted Dioramas for Families: Make a Scene!

Instructors: Elise Kyllo

Make a diorama of a story you choose! Adults and child/children work together to create one scene…

Session Information

Fri, Oct 17th, 2025 – Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo

Felted Fun!

Instructors: Elise Kyllo

You choose your theme and make a scene! Whether it's monsters, mushrooms and gnomes,…

Session Information

Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-4pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo

Felting for the Sauna

Instructors: Elise Kyllo

Please note: the dates for this class are listed incorrectly in the digital catalog. The Correct…

Session Information

Thu, Nov 20th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo

Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style

Instructors: Charles Banks

Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy this opportunity to focus on figures carved in the…

Session Information

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 – Sat, Aug 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Charles Banks

Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench

Instructors: David Abeel, Joe Tietge

Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…

Session Information

Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm

Instructors: David Abeel, Joe Tietge