***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 5, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 6, 2026. 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 class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Join us on a quest to rescue our goods from the landfill. On the first Saturday of the month, a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in and stay for as long as…

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) enthusiasts who…

Where does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a spinning wheel works or how your wool socks or sweater were made? In this class, you’ll explore the fundamentals of spinning, including: • Wheel parts • Treadling • Fiber uptake • Drafting • Plying • Setting and finishing All fibers will be provided by…

Develop your social dance skills in a low-risk, high-fun environment! This class focuses on two-step and waltz, giving you the confidence and comfort to hit the dance floor with ease. Giddy up and get ready to move! Students are asked to bring: Water bottle Breathable clothing (wear layers!) Shoes that scoot (any shoes that are…

Students will learn how a camera works, explore photography basics, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features and settings. Your instructor will provide the following: all the cameras light kits computer teaching…

This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. ** Please note this class will meet the following Saturdays: February 7, 14, 21, and 28…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 7, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

This class is a balance of hands on learning and demonstration by celebrated tea enthusiast and culinary expert Gemma Lockram who will give a tutorial on teas and hosting. In this class students will learn how to make a proper pot of tea, assemble a variety of both savory and sweet accompaniments, and then taste…

In this class, you will learn how to make fire cider, exploring each ingredient and its many uses. Every participant will take home a jar of fire cider along with handouts for future reference. Skill Level No experience needed. Age Requirement Students aged 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.  Location Details Marine…

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, take this class and carve hearts for all the loves in your life—or just a few folks near and dear to you! This welcoming workshop is perfect for both beginners and those with some carving experience. You’ll learn to carve wooden hearts while developing useful knife skills that translate into…

Join us outdoors for Kids in Nature—a hands-on, family-friendly class designed for children ages 3-8 and their parents or caregivers. Together we’ll explore nature, try age-appropriate crafts, and enjoy traditional folk activities in every season—rain, snow, or shine. Activities may include candle making in the snow, ice painting, building pine cone bird feeders, creating clay…

***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

Intermediate West African Drumming is intended for drumming students who wish to challenge themselves with more difficult rhythms and with a quicker pace of instruction. **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 12, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…

  **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 13, 2026. 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 class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques…

*** This event requires NO registration! *** 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, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal,…

*** 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…

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

Use linocut tools to carve your own rubber stamps and print them onto paper bags to create beautiful luminary decorations for the dark winter months. The source of inspiration and final design are entirely up to you—explore themes of light and dark, day and night, winter and warmth! Each participant will receive a 4×5-inch carving…

Learn the art of hand-stamping metal—one flower or image at a time—to create a beautiful design that’s uniquely your own. In this class, students will craft a lively pair of hand-stamped earrings and leave with both a finished piece and the skills to continue working with metal in the future. These techniques can be applied…