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Currently Scheduled Courses
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Course is full.
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Mon, May 25th, 2026 – Wed, May 27th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Layer Up! The Art and Science of Lamination
Instructors:
Tabitha Blanchard
Lamination can be rewarding, and the final result can be beautiful and delicious, but it is an…
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Learn to Knit: Artist's Point Cowl
Instructors:
Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artist’s Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Dorothy Broomall
Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
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 12th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Luminaries and Bowls: 3D Sculptural and Nuno Felting
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Become a better wet felter in this class by sculpting two very different items with the same resist.…
Masonry Heater Building
Instructors:
Eric Moshier
Masonry heaters originated in Northern Europe where winters were cold and fuel wasn’t always…
Fri, Feb 20th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Eric Moshier
Meat Preservation: The Basics and Beyond
In this class, students will revisit time-honored skills that have fallen out of daily use and learn…
Course is full.
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Milk Paint: Exploring Color, Texture, and Pattern
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
Explore color, pattern, and texture using milk paint, a durable natural finish with a long history.…
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
Natural Finishes for Bark Tan
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Finishing bark or vegetable-tanned leather is an art unto itself typically done by entirely separate…
Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Matt Richards
Needle Felting & Bead Embroidery: Bead, Felt, & Frame
Instructors:
Jo Wood
Combine needle felting and bead embroidery to create a unique landscape “painting” in…
Never Summer Sweater
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
Inspired by the rugged beauty of year-round sweater weather, the Never Summer Sweater is a worsted…
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
Northwoods Nature Through the Lens
Instructors:
David Brickner
The beauty of the Northwoods inspires countless photographers in all seasons. And now that everyone…
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Instructor:
David Brickner