Posts by MMFS

Aimee will be teaching a 2-day Introduction to Tai Chi on February 23 and the following Sunday, March 1. The original developer of Tai Chi is reported to have lived over 300 years!  We’re not promising you’ll do the same, but we are sure you’ll see how learning this martial art can help calm your thoughts and get…

February 22  Create a Memory Bear! Capture family memories in a stuffed bear that will be treasured for years. Laurelie Creuzer will show you how to turn a loved one’s favorite article of clothing into a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Surprise the new mom in your family or honor a beloved family member with a memory bear.

January 18 Beginning CrochetThere are just a few spots left! Back by popular demand, Pam Anderson will help you learn how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and more! Each participant will leave with a beautiful and useful hot pad holder, along with the enthusiasm to continue improving your own crocheting at…

Tai Chi Chai Tea Recipe Ingredients2-inch piece, fresh ginger, cut into thin rounds2 cinnamon sticks2 tsp black peppercorns10 whole cloves6 cardamom pods6 cups, cold water6 bags, black tea (preferably Darjeeling)2 cups, whole milk½ cup (packed), golden brown sugar PreparationCombine first 5 ingredients in medium saucepan. Lightly crush or bruise spices. Add 6 cups water, bring to…

Working on your New Year’s resolutions? Abandoned them and need another focus? Don’t do resolutions? Whatever your approach, you’ll find classes from Marine Mills Folk School that are engaging, hands-on, challenging and fun. Make a commitment to learn in 2020! Featured Class – Just Added February 1 Sew a Leather Market ToteWant a beautiful leather…

Apparently, humans have been making and breaking New Year’s resolutions for thousands of years. We prefer to use the term ‘goal’ as it seems more strategic and less loaded with unrealistic expectations. Those of us at Marine Mills Folk School took some time at the end of the year to think ahead to what we want…

We want everyone to experience the joy of creating! Thanks to a generous grant from the Lee S. and Dorothy N. Whitson Fund, we are able to offer scholarships for class tuition to those who might otherwise not be able to take a Marine Mills Folk School class. Know of someone who would enjoy the camaraderie…

Norwegian Rosemaling, February 8 & 9  ‘Rosemaling’ means ‘rose painting’ in Norwegian, while in Sweden this decorative painting is known as ‘kurbits’ or ‘dala painting.’ Whether or not your interest is due to a Scandinavian heritage, you’re sure to enjoy this two-afternoon class with Pam Anderson! An experienced instructor who consistently delights and engages class…

Got a tough question about crafting or other life issues? Ms. Makers will do her best to provide timely and helpful advice, send in your questions today! Ms. Makers: For Christmas my daughter gave me a hand-made paddle. It is beautiful, but what she doesn’t know is that I sold my canoe last fall! What…