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Currently Scheduled Courses

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Discovering the Language of Birds

Instructors: Michael Karns

We call them songs, but in reality, those sweet bird chirps and calls are more than a happy little…

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Sat, May 31st, 2025
8am-3pm

Instructor: Michael Karns

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Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
8am-3pm

Instructor: Michael Karns

Dried Flower Wreaths

Instructors: Jenny Monfore

Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable dried wreaths using farm-grown flowers! We’ll start…

Session Information

Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-noon

Instructor: Jenny Monfore

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
9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Lisa Golden Schroeder

End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe

Instructors: Jarrod Dahl

Drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls is quite commonplace in Asia, Scandinavia, and other…

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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…

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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,…

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Fri, Jun 20th, 2025
9am - 3pm

Instructor: Cody Myers

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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…

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

Create your own wet felted wool sauna kit for a dreamy, comfortable sauna session. In this class,…

Session Information

Fri, Nov 21st, 2025 – Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo