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Build a Bluebird House! (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNBluebirds are highly desirable backyard residents for their attractive plumage, insectivorous diets, and melodious songs. With the right bluebird house positioned properly to attract tenants, any birder can become a…
Leather Journal with Candace LaCosse (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNHave you ever thought, “I need to write this down!” Whether you are journaling for grandchildren, children, or for yourself, this leather journal will capture it all. We proudly welcome…
Writing Workshop: Moving Forward in Our Writing (Online)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNThis class has been moved to online due to an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19 “You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward.” -- …
Impressionist Landscape Painting with Emily Anderson! (Online)
OnlineThis is a two session class. Saturday, September 18 and Saturday, September 25! We're so darn excited to welcome back Emily Anderson to teach an online painting class. This is…
Mushrooming with the Gentleman Forager (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNMarine Mills Folk School is thrilled to offer this mushrooming class with Mike Kempenich, the Gentleman Forager . How does a day of "all things mushrooms" sound: first a presentation…
Get Creative with Cool Weather Containers (Online)
OnlineContainer designer, Michelle Mero Riedel, will show you how to reflect the rich texture of the fall season in your container combinations. Get creative adding seasonal favorites like mums, kale…
FREE! Welcome Back Extravaganza & Third Birthday Celebration! October 2, 2021
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNOur Welcome Back Extravaganza starts at 10:00 am and will wrap up at 2pm and everyone is invited! Join us to celebrate Marine Mills Folk School and more! It’s our…
Beginning Photography for ages 9-14 (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNDates: Saturdays October 2 and 10, 2021
Times: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: in person at Marine Mills Folk School
Needle Felted Chickadee (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNIn this fast-paced class, students will learn techniques for needle felting a beautiful, three-dimensional, lifelike bird from Corriedale wool roving, then felting fine detail using merino pre-felt and merino roving. …
Create a Barn/Hex Sign (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNBarn signs or ‘hex signs’ are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms,…
Welcome Back Extravaganza FREE Make & Take Bracelet Class! (Session 1)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNThis FREE class will be a fun introduction to the world of fiber arts. Session 1: 10:00 -11:00 am Get dressed-up for a party -- make a fun…
Design your own set of Fused Glass Bowls (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNJoin glass artist Susan Tracy and make a set of four handcrafted 3 1/2 inch fused glass bowls to enjoy or give as gifts. This fun workshop introduces the art…
Welcome Back Extravaganza FREE Make & Take Bracelet Class! (Session 2)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNThis FREE class will be a fun introduction to the world of fiber arts. Session 2: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Get dressed-up for a party -- make a…
Memory Cloth Books (Online)
OnlineThis is a two session on-line class. Classes are held on Oct 3 and October 10, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Create soft, tactile books out of fabric that…
Build a Wooden Paddle (In-Person)
To Be Announced!If you have not been able to take this class yet – now is your chance! Limited space available! Build your own bent shaft canoe paddle. Students will learn about…
Octoberfest: Blue Cheese to WOW Your Friends & Family! (Online)
OnlineWho doesn’t enjoy an excellent blue cheese? We know you will love making this in the comfort of your own kitchen under the guidance of our cheese master, Gary Colles.…
Oktoberfest: Traditional Sausage Making the Calabrian Way (Online)
OnlineBob Grant learned sausage making at the knee of his Italian immigrant grandfather, and now you can join in the tradition! In this demonstration class, students will learn everything they…
Weaving on Natural Objects with Emma Freeman (Online)
OnlineThis is a two session class, Saturday 10-9-21 and Saturday 10-16-21 Explore creating simple weavings on things like rocks, stone tiles and pieces of tree bark with different threads and…
Octoberfest: Beermaking Basics and Brewing (In-Person)
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNIf you’ve ever dreamed of making your own beer at home but you weren’t sure what was involved or where to start, this is the class for you! Just in…
Sourdough from Start to Finish! (In-Person)
Christ Lutheran Church 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix, MNThis is a two session class: the main work day is Saturday October 16 from 9-3 pm, but we'll begin on Friday, October 15 from 7-8:30pm with the all important…