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Currently Scheduled Traditional Crafts Courses

Teaser image for Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag: Online Course

Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag: Online Course

Traditional beadwork is widely practiced in Grand Portage, Minnesota where for generations it has…
Wed, Oct 25th, 2023  –  Wed, Nov 8th, 2023
6-9pm CT; Three Wednesday evenings, October 25th, and November 1st, and 8th.
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Belt Making: Forge and Stitch

Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Fri, Apr 19th, 2024  –  Sun, Apr 21st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Elizabeth Belz, Sam Gathje
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Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry

In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage…
Thu, Oct 12th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
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Brain Tanning Deer Skins

In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023  –  Thu, Oct 5th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
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Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive

Using porcupine quills, students will learn to sew them onto home tanned hide. This class is not…
Sat, Oct 7th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 8th, 2023
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Jean Marshall
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Hand Drawn Maps: Exploring Your Relationship with the Land

In this hands-on class, students will learn how to create their own hand-drawn maps, focusing on the…
Fri, Nov 17th, 2023
9am to 4pm
Instructor: Bryan Hansel
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Hand-Crafted Brooms: An Introduction

Experience traditional broom making from start to finish.  Students will explore design and…
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 25th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
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Hand-Sewing the Sailor's Ditty Bag

During long passages or when the wind slacked, sailors would busy themselves repairing sails and…
Fri, Nov 17th, 2023  –  Sat, Nov 18th, 2023
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor: Ted Gephart
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Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…
Fri, Dec 1st, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 3rd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
Teaser image for Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Here it is—a perfect shoulder bag for everyday errands! This classic yet funky crossbody bag…
Fri, May 3rd, 2024  –  Sun, May 5th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Toolbag

In this course, students will make a small toolbag with buckle closures and a removable…
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 25th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag

A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Feb 3rd, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 4th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts

Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Nov 11th, 2023  –  Sun, Nov 12th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Hardcover Codex Bookbinding

Hand-bound hardcover books are not only functional and beautiful, but they hold a certain…
Fri, Mar 29th, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Sam Gathje
Teaser image for Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine

Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine

Desire to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Dipped your toes into the deep…
Fri, Apr 19th, 2024  –  Sun, Apr 21st, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Gigi Stafne
Fri, May 3rd, 2024  –  Sun, May 5th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Gigi Stafne