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Currently Scheduled Courses
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
Instructors:
David Abeel
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
Instructor:
David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Instructors:
David Abeel
Note: the 9/9/25-9/12/25 session is co-taught with Joe Tietge who isn't listed above due to a…
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 – Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
David Abeel
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
Fly Casting Workshop and North Shore Fly Fishing Primer
Landing a fly gracefully on a quiet inland lake or gently on a rushing river is an experience…
Sun, May 18th, 2025
noon-6pm
noon-6pm
Mon, May 19th, 2025
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
Fly Fishing Field Adventure
There are many beautiful and often productive places to fish creeks along the North Shore, and…
Tue, May 20th, 2025
8am-4pm
8am-4pm
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 29th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Fly Fishing the North Shore: Grand Marais Area
The North Shore area of Lake Superior provides some highly prized fly fishing opportunities. Many…
Sun, Jun 15th, 2025 – Wed, Jun 18th, 2025
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Folding Camp Stool: Intro to Staked Furniture
Instructors:
Gabe Strand
Staked joinery is the foundation of everything from Windsor chairs to farm tools. This technique is…
Thu, Jul 24th, 2025 – Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gabe Strand
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 for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common,…
Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 30th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
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…
Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 – Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
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…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 – Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz
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…
Sat, May 31st, 2025 – Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco