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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
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
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…
Fri, Apr 2nd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 4th, 2027
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
Build Your Own Drum Carder
A drum carder is a prized fiber tool that can often feel inaccessible because of the cost. Join us…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
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 21st, 2027 - Sun, Jun 27th, 20279am-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…
Sat, Apr 17th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Cardamom
Instructors:
Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden and infuses…
Carve and Weave: Exploring Tension-Based Weaving Traditions
Discover the rich global tradition of tension-based weaving in this hands-on class where students…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm
Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Carving the Mörksuggan
Instructors:
Jake Fee
The Mörksuggan, a creature from Swedish folklore, is a house-protecting spirit that anyone can…
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…
Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
In some Arthurian legends, it is said that Excalibur’s sheath could heal any wound dealt by…
Fri, Mar 19th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
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…
Mon, Jun 21st, 2027 - Sun, Jun 27th, 2027
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, Oct 30th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
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Fri, Mar 5th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7th, 2027Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Marco Good