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
Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry
In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage of…
Thu, Oct 30th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Root Stitched Birch Bark Containers with Wood Bottoms
In this class we will use spruce root to stitch together birch bark containers and attach fitted…
Mon, Apr 13th, 2026 – Wed, Apr 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Sharpening for the Woodworker
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Sat, Jan 31st, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Wood Carving Tutorial
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 18th, 2025 – Thu, Nov 20th, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
Past Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway
Cedar Bentwood Boxes
Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle
Krympburkar: Scandinavian-Style Shrink Boxes
Spoon Carving for Wood Week
Spoon Carving Intensive
The Art of Spoon Carving
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions