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Currently Scheduled Courses
Families at the Forge
Instructors:
Cody Myers
The North House Blacksmith Shop excites the curiosity of adults and kids alike—hammers pound,…
Thu, Oct 16th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm
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…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025 – Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm each day
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,…
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
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…
Thu, Nov 20th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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…
Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 – Sat, Aug 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Charles Banks
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Craft a family heirloom in this unique course designed for all woodworking skill levels. …
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 – Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Fingerweaving
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Fingerweaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make beautiful…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
Folk Tales at the Folk School: Exploring Puppetry
Gather round, we have a story to share and create! Learn to bring your favorite stories to life…
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Foraging to Fiber: Naturally Dyed Tote Bag and Scarf
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
In this class, we’ll make a beautiful scarf and sturdy canvas and leather tote, naturally dyed…
Sat, Sep 6th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Forge a Railroad Spike Knife
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Learn to take an American icon and forge it into a versatile tool. Students will use high carbon…
Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Foundations in Woodturning: Developing Finesse and Skill
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
This four-day course provides an opportunity to dive deep into woodturning, focusing on how to…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers