Instructors
Wesley Hathaway
Grand Marais, MN
Wesley grew up in Indiana where being creative was always encouraged, whether it was playing an instrument, drawing, or just cutting up popsicle sticks. Wesley spent 6 years in the Air Force which is how he stumbled upon a folk school in Fairbanks, Alaska and got exposed to craft. Wesley was apart of the 2021 internship program and is also participating in the Artisan Development Program at North House Folk School.
Current Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway
Cedar Bentwood Boxes
In this class, students will build a bentwood box of a design inspired by the Yupik peoples of the…
Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 – Sun, Apr 6th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Spoon Carving for Wood Week
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
Carving wooden spoons is a wonderful gateway into the world of green woodworking. A deceptively…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025 – Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 – Sat, Jan 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Jan 12th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Past Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway
Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry
Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle
Krympburkar: Scandinavian-Style Shrink Boxes
Sharpening for the Woodworker
Spoon Carving Intensive
