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Currently Scheduled Traditional Crafts Courses

Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag: Online Course
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
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.
6-9pm CT; Three Wednesday evenings, October 25th, and November 1st, and 8th.
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire

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
9am-5pm each day

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
9am-5pm each day

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
9am-5pm each day

Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive
Instructors:
Jean Marshall
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
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Jean Marshall

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 the…
Fri, Nov 17th, 2023
9am to 4pm
9am to 4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel

Hand-Crafted Brooms: An Introduction
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe

Hand-Sewing the Sailor's Ditty Bag
Instructors:
Ted Gephart
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
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Ted Gephart

Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse

Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse

Hardcover Codex Bookbinding
Instructors:
Sam Gathje
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
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Sam Gathje

Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine
Instructors:
Gigi Stafne
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
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
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Gigi Stafne