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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
Instructors: Erik Swenson, Jake Lubke
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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
Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd
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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
Instructors: Erik Swenson, Jake Lubke
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Folding Camp Stool: Intro to Staked Furniture

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
Instructor: Gabe Strand
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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
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025  –  Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-12pm each day
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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common,…
Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Fri, May 30th, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Foraging to Fiber: Naturally Dyed Tote Bag and Scarf

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
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Forge a Railroad Spike Knife

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
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen

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
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz
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Foundations in Woodturning: Developing Finesse and Skill

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
Instructor: Matt Monaco
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Monaco
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Frightful Forging

Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Have you ever collected perfectly smooth, round pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior or other…
Thu, May 8th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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Giizhik: Northern White Cedar

Giizhik, the northern White Cedar, has been growing on Anishinaabe lands for millenia. From bark to…
Tue, Jun 17th, 2025  –  Thu, Jun 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session

The Grand Marais and Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Oct 1st, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-11am
Instructor: Layne Kennedy
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Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session

The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Jul 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor: Layne Kennedy