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Marine Mills Folk School 2023-2024 Impact Statement
Read our 2023-2024 Impact Statement to learn how we fulfill our mission by partnering with artisan-instructors who have a passion for teaching hands-on folk arts classes to eager learners of all ages.
Read MoreIntergenerational Learning takes Center Stage this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day weekend 2024, the mission of Marine Mills Folk School will come to life through a variety of intergenerational class offerings.
Read MoreHow to Build Community
Laurelei Creuzer teaches Pysanky-Ukrainian Egg Dyeing at Marine Mills Folk School. Here are her tips for building community.
Read MoreWoodcarver’s Corner
Woodcarvers can supplement their craft and find a wide variety of books through the Washington County Library system.
Read MoreMonthly Fix-it Clinic to Start at Osceola Senior Center
Dare to Repair is headed to Osceola as volunteers seek to seed the clinic in that community.
Read MoreMarine Mills Folk School Hires First Executive Director
Kate Seitz will lead folk school as its first executive director.
Read MoreCommunity Takes Center Stage at the Marine Fall Festival
The Marine on St. Croix community is coming together on Saturday, September 16 to celebrate the beauty of autumn and handcrafted art in the St. Croix Valley.
Read MoreMarine Fall Festival Returns September 16
The Marine Fall Festival hosted by Marine Mills Folk School will be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 16. Drop in and enjoy a variety of activities at the free community festival located on the grounds of Marine Mills Folk School.
Read MoreFriendship Is Good for Your Health
There’s an epidemic of loneliness in the U.S. Learn how folk art and hands-on crafting with others creates community and is good for your health.
Read MoreThe Genius of the Folk School Model
Folk schools originated in the 1850s as part of a movement to provide individuals a way to gain self-knowledge and purpose in connection with their community through lifelong learning.
Read MoreCrop Artist Liz Schreiber Explains Her Craft
Liz Schreiber has won numerous ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair, and teaches Crop Art classes at Marine Mills Folk School.
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