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Damascus Blade Forging Intro

Instructors: Jeff Harper

Sparks will fly as we begin forge-welding our billets immediately! This class is suitable for…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Jeff Harper

Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop

Instructors: Robert Burns

Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…

Session Information

Mon, Aug 25th, 2025 – Thu, Aug 28th, 2025
9am-5pm daily

Instructor: Robert Burns

Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants

Instructors: Monarda Thrasher

Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…

Session Information

Sat, Jun 7th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-4pm each day

Instructor: Monarda Thrasher

Designing Scandinavian Style Mittens

Instructors: Diane Thomson

Scandinavian style mittens are some of the most iconic mittens today. The styles vary, as do the…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 5th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon

Instructor: Diane Thomson

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

Duck, Duck, Grey Duck!

Instructors: Scott Graden

Put aside the old canard that cooking duck is something best left to the professionals. Join Chef…

Session Information

Sat, May 3rd, 2025 – Sun, May 4th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Scott Graden

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…

Session Information

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

Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Exploring the Knitting Traditions of Newfoundland

Instructors: Diane Thomson

Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the north eastern 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

Families at the Forge

Instructors: Cody Myers

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

Session Information

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 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