Traveling Tabletop Games: Intro to Leather and Wood

In the Traveling Tabletop Games class, students will learn to play and create up to four unique, ancient games. This hands-on class introduces both woodcarving and leathercraft, making it a great entry point for working with these materials. No prior experience with tools or materials is required.

The class is centered around creating classic, portable games that are easy to play anywhere. Students will have the opportunity to customize their game boards with stamped or carved embellishments, and game pieces will be made from wood, with options for carving and personalizing each piece. The class will begin with playing a selection of ancient games so students can discover which ones they’re drawn to before creating their own versions to take home.

Instructor will provide the following:

All tools and materials.

Students are asked to bring:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Wear clothes that can get messy

• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level

No experience required.

Age Requirement 

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $120

Materials Fee: $60

Total Cost: $180

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.