Marine Mills Folk School will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1 for our Late Summer Break.  See you on September 3rd for Knit Night!  Regularly scheduled classes will resume on September 7, 2024. We can be contacted by emailing us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or call 612-314-6295 and leave a message!

Marine Mills Folk School will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25 for our Late Summer Break.  See you on September 3rd when Knit Night will be back in full swing! We can be contacted by emailing us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or call 612-314-6295 and leave a message!

Learn the basic rib basket-making techniques and take home your first Ribbed Egg Basket!  Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor who will have you laughing and learning, she’ll help you ease into basket weaving with no stress, you’ll be amazed at how fast the time goes. You will learn rib basic basket-making techniques. Thoughts on this…

  With skill and practice, an axe can remove an impressive amount of material with precision, allowing projects to progress quickly and leaving the finishing work for much smaller hand tools. In fact, many woodworkers consider the axe to be the most fun and efficient tool in the shop. But sometimes the use of an…

In this metalworking class, students will fabricate a bezel and set a stone to create a pendant or alternative piece of their choice. Along the way, students will also learn how to solder and pierce to create a metal design that complements the stone.  This class will be a TWO DAY CLASS.  August 17 from…

Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. There are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries.  In this class, you…

Create, Connect, Age Well People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a new folk school experience that helps aging adults thrive…

  *** Please register for this event so we know how many people to expect. Walk-ins are also welcome! *** Calling all wood carvers! Join us in creating a local community of carvers, to share knowledge, help each other, and make friends with other woodcarving artists. Free to anyone who is interested! Local carver, Kara…

***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire,…

This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture suitable for your garden or patio. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed or rods or sticks, and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is important. …

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

Ever wonder what the difference is between Egg Rolls and Spring rolls?  Now is your chance to learn all about Spring Rolls!!!  Generally, spring rolls are a traditional Asian food, while egg rolls were invented in the U.S. and are inspired by Chinese cuisine. Egg rolls are often larger than spring rolls, measuring 1–2 inches…

**Use the link below to sign up for all three classes this summer and get $15 off all three. Create, Connect, Age Well People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially…