***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…

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…

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: January 3, 10, 17, 24, and…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 3, 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 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…

**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.  Alternatively, you have the option of registering for single sessions under the specific dates on the website for $15/class. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe and…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 9, 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! *** 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…

Join Liz Schreiber for a three-hour, hands-on crop art workshop! All materials will be provided, along with information about the art form itself, how to enter the Minnesota State Fair, and other helpful details about the craft. Participants will create a 7.5” square piece, which may or may not be finished during class. If you…

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make a variety of herbal salves and discover their different uses and benefits. Each participant will take home several salves they’ve made, along with handouts detailing each recipe and its applications. Students are asked to bring the following materials: Snacks if needed, as there are no food…

Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…

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…

From the best way to warp, to weaving and finishing, learn the basics of circular weaving by creating a hand-woven wall-hanging during this relaxed three-hour workshop. Circular weaving is a flexible and expressive way to create woven artwork. This project is a perfect introduction to the art of weaving for anyone who’s ever been interested…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 10, 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. …

Clogging is a lively, percussive American dance form that’s fun for all ages! In this class, you’ll learn the basic steps and a few easy routines. By the end, you’ll be able to dance along to your favorite songs at home and show off your double toe steps to friends and family. This is a…

***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…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 16, 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…

Our northern winters call for something warm and soothing—and a cup of chaga chai might be just the answer for your winter wellness. Chaga, a medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees in northern forests, has been used in folk medicine around the world. As one of the best-tasting medicinal mushrooms, it makes a perfect…

This class goes beyond the basics, focusing on creative calligraphy projects to help you build skill and confidence. Beginners will start at their own level, learning the fundamentals of calligraphy—including how to form the alphabet—before moving into project work. ** Please note that this class meets for three Saturdays in January: January 17, 2026 January 24, 2026…

In this class, students will create a wall-hanging vase in the shape of a house. Each artist will personalize their piece by stamping designs into the clay and choosing a glaze color for their finished work. Peg will take the clay houses home to fire in her kiln, and participants will receive their beautifully glazed…