Hello all. Happy Holidays! MMFS will be on holiday break on the weekends of December 21st and 28th. Classes at the folk school will resume with a full roster of classes on January 4, 2025.   Remember, gift certificates from Marine Mills Folk School are a perfect, and easy, gift for everyone on your list, no…

Marine Mills Folk School will be closed for the Holidays from December 21, 2024 to January 3, 2025.  We can be contacted by emailing us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org, and registration for January/February classes is open.  We will resume classes on January 4 and hope you can join us for a class in the New Year!!

**Please note – this registration page is for the full 8 class series.  If you register for the full series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  If you prefer, you may register instead for single sessions under the specific dates on the website for $15/class. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 3, 2024. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the website class listing for January 3. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

Watercolor Batik has become one of our most popular classes at Marine Mills Folk School.  Kim Gordon is a fantastic instructor who guides you expertly through this process.  You will not be disappointed! Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Japanese art of batik. You will work with an image…

Join this class where your hands weave tales of connection and each stitch sings the song of friendship. Just like crafts, writing to someone takes intention. To connect. To hold that person in heart and mind. To share of yourself. In this class, we will take this to the next level. We will each write…

Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability and function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight…

If you want to try your hand at the art of punch needle rug hooking, this is the class for you.  Starting with a small kit you will make a small punch needle hooked project.  Skills covered will include: Positioning base fabric in the hoop Threading a punch needle and types of punch needles Suitable…

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Molly Sanford and Dana Vannen Anderson are on a quest to rescue your goods from the landfill. On the first Saturday of the month, join a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in…

Guess what?  We have Deb and Pete Oswald hosting a monthly Sock Machine Crank-in gathering at Marine Mills Folk School every first Saturday of the month!  MMFS invites all of you “Crankers” to the Folk School beginning at 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This will be a time for gathering like-minded Circular Sock Machine (CSM)…

Join Peg Medcraft, a crafty pottery instructor with 30+ years of experience, and craft your own unique hand built mug masterpiece! Choose from various stamps and enjoy hands-on guidance in a supportive environment. We’ll make handles and you can choose your glaze color!  *Details*  Perfect for beginners and seasoned potters Hands-on -guided instruction  Various stamp…

***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 10, 2024. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the website class listing for January 3. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

  This rigid heddle loom class is designed for any level weaver! Your guide is Lisa Peterson, weaver extraordinaire. You will complete a table runner or set of coasters, learning how to create patterns using color, fiber texture, and a few simple techniques. We may even find some truly natural fibers to incorporate into your…

Learn to write in beautiful Italic Calligraphy alphabet with dip pens. We will write with flexible metal brushes/ C-tips and a handle.  Instructor will demonstrate for the class/individuals. Please note that this class meets for three Saturdays in January Date: January 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:30am – 1pm Instructor Mary Anne Kinane has been an…

  Where does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a spinning wheel works, or how your wool socks or sweater was made? This class will explore the fundamentals of spinning. wheel parts treadling fiber uptake drafting plying setting and finishing All fibers will be provided by the instructor. Wheels will be provided by…

***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,…

  Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability and function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically…

***This event requires NO registration! *** 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 Brian Keogh will lead each session, offering fellowship and help with problem-solving on any project…

***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 17, 2024. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the website class listing for January 3. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

Our Northern winters certainly call for something warm to sip on and a delicious soothing cup of chaga chai may just be the answer for winter wellness!  Chaga grows on birch trees in northern forests and has been used in for medicine for its many health benefits.  Today it is in the spotlight for the…