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Build Thoreau’s Cabin: Basic Building, Extended Session
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod
Instructors:
Kris Kristufek
There’s that old saying about teaching a man to fish, but this course lets students go a step…
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Fri, Feb 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
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Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Thu, Dec 10th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
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
There is an old Norse saying that “a person without a boat is a mere prisoner.”…
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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…
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 – Thu, Oct 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Cardamom
Instructors:
Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden and infuses…
Mon, Nov 30th, 2026 – Tue, Dec 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
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
Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
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Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 – Thu, Mar 5th, 20269am-5pm each day
Carving Köksredskap: Breadboards, Butter Knives, & Spoons
Instructors:
Jon Strom
Create beautiful and useful things for your kitchen using simple hand tools and native woods.…
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…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 – Wed, Jun 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
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…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ken Koscik
Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling
A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…
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Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Chairmaking: An Introduction
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces of wood from log to finished stool.…
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby