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Currently Scheduled Clothing & Jewelry Courses

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Caribou Hair Tufted Jewelry

Instructors: Delaney Keshena
Tufting caribou and moose hair is an embellishment craft practiced across many northern Indigenous…
Fri, Sep 29th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 1st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Delaney Keshena
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Custom Leather Sandal Construction

Instructors: Candace LaCosse
A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, May 13th, 2023  –  Sun, May 14th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Aug 24th, 2023  –  Sun, Aug 27th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Jewelry Construction: An Introduction

Instructors: Todd Hawkinson
The scope of possibility for jewelry making is endless: across time, culture, and geography, humans…
Thu, Jun 8th, 2023  –  Sat, Jun 10th, 2023
Day 1: 4-8pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
Fri, Aug 11th, 2023  –  Sun, Aug 13th, 2023
Day 1: 3:30-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
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Link it Together-Pebble Chain

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
Plenty of folks fill their pockets with pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior (or other places)…
Mon, Oct 30th, 2023  –  Wed, Nov 1st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch
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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, Jul 14th, 2023  –  Sun, Jul 16th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Keith Berge
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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 26th, 2023  –  Sun, May 28th, 2023
Day 1: 4-8pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
Fri, Jul 7th, 2023  –  Sun, Jul 9th, 2023
Day 1: 3:30-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
Fri, Oct 27th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 29th, 2023
Day 1: 3:30-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
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Making Hide & Canvas Boots

Instructors: Jo Wood
Remember the last time your feet were too cold to enjoy wonderful wintry weather? Do away with…
Fri, Nov 10th, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 12th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Pebble Jewelry Open Studio

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
Beth Gautsch will host two open studio days for independent study in pebble jewelry construction and…
Sat, Oct 28th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 29th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch
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Pewter Thread Braid Blast

Instructors: Liz Bucheit
Dive into pewter thread braiding with exciting techniques that open windows to all sorts of artistic…
Sat, Sep 23rd, 2023  –  Sun, Sep 24th, 2023
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor: Liz Bucheit
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Prongs & Pebbles: Jewelry Fabrication

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
This is a class for collectors of pebbles and other small treasures who want to turn their…
Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023  –  Thu, Oct 26th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch
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Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop: The Pathfinder

Instructors: Molly Grant
Learn the age-old art of being a cordwainer. Using the original patterns designed in the mid-1930s…
Mon, Jun 19th, 2023  –  Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Molly Grant
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Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop: The Squire Boot

Instructors: Molly Grant
Learn to make the Squire boot with professional shoemaker/cordwainer Molly Grant. Students will…
Sat, Jun 24th, 2023  –  Tue, Jun 27th, 2023
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Molly Grant
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Traditional Swedish Linen Shirt, Sewn by Hand

Instructors: Johanna Runbäck
A linen shirt is a vital part of traditional Swedish folk dress for both men and women. It also…
Mon, Jun 12th, 2023  –  Thu, Jun 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Johanna Runbäck
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Viking "Knit" Chain Bracelet

Instructors: Liz Bucheit
Come explore the ancient tradition of chain making! Students will use “Viking Knitting,”…
Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023
9am-4pm
Instructor: Liz Bucheit