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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, Aug 15th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16th, 2026
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…
Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Explore blacksmithing or develop your skills at the forge to create your own cooking utensils. In…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 - Mon, Sep 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween blacksmithing…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Geology Up the Gunflint Trail
Instructors:
Jim Miller
This class does not meet at North House The rocks exposed along the upper stretch of the Gunflint…
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Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026Day 1: 4-6pm, Day 2: 9am-4pm & 7:30-8:30pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Jim Miller
Gnome Spoon Carving
Instructors:
Bruce Futterer
Join longtime local woodcarver Bruce Futterer in carving his latest clever and whimsical endeavor,…
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Bruce Futterer
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Jul 15th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Great Big Leather Tote
Instructors:
Beth Dow
This tote bag is large enough to use as a weekender, or it can double as a favorite work bag. It…
Grindbygg Timber Frame Construction: Build Your Own
Instructors:
Mike Loeffler
Grindbygg is a distinctive style of timber frame structure traditionally found along the coastal…
Tue, Aug 25th, 2026 - Mon, Aug 31st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Loeffler
Hand Sketching for Timber Framing and Woodworking
Instructors:
Fred Sklenar
Despite the ubiquitous nature of AI, we believe the world still needs-- and maybe even prefers-- a…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Fred Sklenar
Hand-Crafted Brooms: An Introduction
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
Experience traditional broom making from start to finish. Students will explore design and…
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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Hand-Drawn Maps: Documenting Your Journey
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on, two-day class, students will learn to create hand-drawn journey maps that capture…
Hand-Forged "Using" Knife
Instructors:
Robert Schulz
Make a custom knife designed for everyday use! We will begin by hand-forging a blade of high-carbon…
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 - Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Schulz
Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse