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Nordic Herbals
Instructors:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Healing traditions, like all crafts, reflect the landscape and stories of the people who create…
Sat, Nov 1st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne

North Shore Cyanotype Folio
In 1842, Anna Atkins used the cyanotype process to make the first book illustrated by photographic…
Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 – Thu, Jun 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day

Old-School Inks
Instructors:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Many cultures around the world have independently created ink from various formulas. The…
Sat, Sep 27th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen

Ovencrafting: Building and Baking in the Wood-Fired Oven
Hearth loaves, live-fire cooking, flatbreads, and overnight baked bean pots are just a few of the…
Wed, Apr 30th, 2025 – Mon, May 5th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6:30 pm; Days 2-5: 9am-5pm; Day 6: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6:30 pm; Days 2-5: 9am-5pm; Day 6: 9am-noon

Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Thu, Apr 24th, 2025
4-8pm
4-8pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright

The Geometry, Magic, and Beauty of Himmeli
Instructors:
Mary Erickson
Himmeli making was brought to Minnesota by Finnish immigrants.Traditionally hung over a table or…
Sat, Oct 4th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mary Erickson

Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Have you ever needed a small garden fence? A trellis or wattle fence is the answer! Sometimes…
Fri, Jul 25th, 2025 – Sat, Jul 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf

Wood, Fiber, Leather, Wire: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Sharratt
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 – Sat, Apr 19th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Sharratt