UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS

(Waitlist) Build a Wooden Longbow – August 8-10, 2025

Aug 08, 2025 9:00AM—Aug 10, 2025 5:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

(Waitlist) Intro to Photography for Kids (Ages 9 to 14) – Saturday, August 9, 2025

Aug 09, 2025 12:00PM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, August 9, 2025

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Community Open Carving Session – Saturday, August 9, 2025

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Advanced Beginner Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Cocktail Napkins – August 9, 10 & 16, 2025

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 10, 2025 4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

About Us

Marine Mills Folk School is an experiential learning center located in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Our teachers are skilled artisan-instructors and will be your guides in woodworking, fiber arts, culinary arts, and other traditional arts & crafts.

We offer lifelong learning for all ages in a supportive environment that is fun, collaborative, and restorative. Join us and discover the joys of creating together!

"Yes, the class was very enjoyable. The instructions were great and we had a relaxing time with the dialog going on in class. Everyone involved was very encouraging."

"It was good to have a variety of experience levels among the students. Everyone helped each other. It felt like a community."

"I gained confidence, enjoyed the illustrations by Jim Lammers as well as his enthusiasm and easy-going manner. He covered a lot and the pace was just right. I enjoyed sharing our pictures (and seeing that mine were pretty good)."

"Really enjoyed getting back to painting with acrylics and learning some new techniques. Instructor also made it a fun class."

"I learned about techniques and materials to paint a barn quilt, something I've been wanting to do for years!"

"The class was a great combination of education on geology of the area and scenic bike tour. Our group found it interesting to learn about the geology and watershed."

"The grandmas were fun and engaging, willing to help and share. They are very skilled and it was fascinating to learn this craft and the history behind it."

"It was a visceral experience, as well as cognitive. Very clearly explained, very gentle and approachable instruction. And I have an AMAZING drum now!"

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Marine Mills Folk School gratefully acknowledges the support and grants it has received from the following organizations:

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Alice M. O'Brien Foundation logo
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Minnesota State Arts Grant
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