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Currently Scheduled Courses
Introduction to Nålbinding
Instructors:
Melba Granlund
Nålbinding, or needle binding, is an ancient looping technique that has been practiced in six…
Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 – Thu, Feb 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Melba Granlund
Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style
Instructors:
Tara Austin
During this class you will be introduced to rosemaling. Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has…
Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Introduction to Tablet Weaving
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
Tablet weaving (also called card weaving) is an ancient craft found in many places around the world.…
Sat, Feb 15th, 2025 – Mon, Feb 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 – Sun, Dec 15th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 – Sun, Feb 9th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Knit a Fisherman’s Kep
Instructors:
Diane Thomson
Along the main highways of the world's seaways lies a small Scottish island called Fair Isle,…
Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 – Sun, Dec 8th, 2024
Day 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm Day 2: 9:00am-4:00pm; Day 3: 9:00am-noon
Day 1: 4:00pm-7:00pm Day 2: 9:00am-4:00pm; Day 3: 9:00am-noon
Instructor:
Diane Thomson
Knitting the Night Sky: The Borealis Hat
Instructors:
Annie Albertson
Let the colors of the Northern Aurora Borealis sky inspire this delightful winter hat, knit with…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 – Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Annie Albertson
Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
The knutkorg, or knot basket, is a classic style of Scandinavian basket. Constructed from willow and…
Fri, May 9th, 2025 – Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jarrod Dahl
Kolrosing: Decorative Line Carving
Instructors:
Liesl Chatman
Kolrosing is wood tattoo. It’s similar to scrimshaw on wood and a great way to decorate…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 – Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liesl Chatman
Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup
Instructors:
Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025 – Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Lakeside Swatch to Sweater Adventure
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
It’s always sweater weather up north! Start your fall wardrobe early among new knitting…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025 – Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am - 4pm each day
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Wed, May 21st, 2025 – Fri, May 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Sat, May 24th, 2025 – Mon, May 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate White
Learn to Knit: Artists Point Cowl
Instructors:
Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artists Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy Broomall,…
Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 – Thu, Feb 13th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Dorothy Broomall
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 1st, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Joe Walewski
Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet
Instructors:
Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 – Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings
Instructors:
Todd Hawkinson
Rings on fingers have been around since the beginning of civilization. Egyptian and Greek legend…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025 – Sun, May 25th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Todd Hawkinson