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Wesley Hathaway

Grand Marais, MN
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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.

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Current Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway

A New Edge, A New Day: A Sharpening Tutorial

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway
Whether it’s garden shears, kitchen knives, or straight razors, all blades need a sharp edge…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway

Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Fred Livesay
In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage of…
Thu, Feb 25th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Wed, Apr 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway

Wood Carving Tutorial

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Phillip Odden
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 17th, 2026 - Thu, Nov 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Phillip Odden, Wesley Hathaway

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Fred Livesay Mike Loeffler
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Thu, Oct 1st, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway
Thu, Jan 28th, 2027 - Sat, Jan 30th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Mike Loeffler, Wesley Hathaway
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Fred Livesay Mike Loeffler
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway
Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-3pm
Instructors: Mike Loeffler, Wesley Hathaway
Tue, Mar 16th, 2027
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway

Past Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway

Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry

Cedar Bentwood Boxes

Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle

Krympburkar: Scandinavian-Style Shrink Boxes

Root Stitched Birch Bark Containers with Wood Bottoms

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Sharpening Tutorial

Spoon Carving for Wood Week

Wood Carving Tutorial

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4