Become An Instructor
Thank you for your interest in teaching at Marine Mills Folk School!
We utilize an open call proposal process to schedule our classes on a seasonal basis. This helps ensure a more intentional curation of our program arc and also keeps things manageable for our small-but-mighty staff.
We are currently taking class proposals for Spring Session (March, April, May 2026). If you have an idea to submit for a later season, you can still submit it below – just know that we will review it at a later time.
READY TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA(S)?
Whether you’re a returning instructor or someone interested in joining us for the first time, please use the fillable form linked below. Class proposals for Spring Session are due December 8. Staff will review them in December and respond with questions or to confirm dates and move forward. We may not be able to accommodate every proposal; thank you for your understanding.
- Class Proposal Form (requires a Gmail account, preferred)
- Class Proposal Form (if you don't have a Gmail account)
(You can view the proposal form here before you submit)
About Us
Marine Mills Folk School exists to enrich lives and strengthen community by inviting all people to discover the joy of creating together from a folk school tradition.
We are based in Marine on St. Croix, less than an hour from the Twin Cities, MN. We are housed in a former elementary school, which demonstrates our values of sharing resources and being grounded in community. Our classes are opportunities for artist-instructors and interested participants to come together to share knowledge and support each other in hands-on, in person learning with no grades or competition.
Instructor support
Instructors are independent contractors with whom we split class fees 50/50.
We market your class, provide administrative support (class registration, collecting tuition and material fees) and day-of support.
Questions?
Email program@marinemillsfolkschool.org