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Currently Scheduled Courses
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 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
Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
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…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
From Branch to Wall: Carving Hooks
Instructors:
Mike Schelmeske
A walk in the woods with instructor Mike Schelmeske is something of a treasure hunt. Where you might…
Wed, Sep 17th, 2025 – Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Schelmeske
Giizhik: Northern White Cedar
Instructors:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
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
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-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 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
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 Lakes Maritime Workshop
Instructors:
Tom Kastle
Join Tom Kastle for a look at the maritime history of the Great Lakes through songs and stories…
Sat, Jun 21st, 2025
10am-noon
10am-noon
Instructor:
Tom Kastle
Hand Drawn Maps: Exploring Your Relationship with the Land
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on class, students will learn how to create their own hand-drawn maps, focusing on…
Fri, Nov 21st, 2025
9am to 5pm
9am to 5pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel