Current & Upcoming

Community Knit Night – December 10, 2024

Dec 10, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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***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…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) – Friday, December 13, 2024 (Session 4 of 4)

Dec 13, 2024 4:30PM—6:00PM

Private Location, MN

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Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums; create full textures of rhythms in traditional West African genres, and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a conversation. When you sign up for the West African Drumming Ensemble, you’ll be registered for 4 drumming sessions with…

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Community Open Carving Session – December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Copper Foil Stained Glass Window (Ages 12+) – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Band Weaving on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. There are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries.  In this class, you…

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Herbal Remedies: Make Elderberry Syrup – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Come join local herbalist Heather Mashuga for a hands-on elderberry syrup-making class. Elderberry syrup is a must-have, especially through the colder months! Elderberries are known for their immune-boosting and anti-viral properties. They reduce the duration of colds and flus, as well as the symptoms experienced. They are also packed full of other benefits like clearing mucous, reducing…

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Weaving on a Loom – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047

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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 weaving…

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Community Bridge Club – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047

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*** This event requires NO registration *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by group leader Joan Fogelberg. Bring your notes if you have them.  A reminder notice will…

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Soma Yoga Practice – Nov/Dec Series: Dec 14, Session 5

Dec 14, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Community Bridge Club (All Ages) – December 17, 2024 – Tuesday Evening

Dec 17, 2024 6:00PM—8:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047

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No Registration Required for this Event Community Bridge Club is ongoing and welcomes players with minimal to experienced knowledge of the game. There is no official instruction, however, everyone is friendly, helpful to one another, and enjoys playing bridge in a very relaxed atmosphere. Players gather twice monthly when they can. Host, Joan, provides cards, score pads, and learning handouts and sends email…

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Chickadee In Watercolor Batik – Saturday, January 4 (FULL)

Jan 04, 2025 10:00AM—1:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Embroider a Letter to Your Best Friend (ages 16+) – Saturday, January 4

Jan 04, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Weld a Steel Rose – Saturday, January 4

Jan 04, 2025 10:00AM—2:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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This class will introduce you to TIG welding and hand tool use for metal work. TIG welding uses an inert gas (argon) and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed, rods or sticks. You must have some hand strength to use the cutting and bending tools that shape the rose. Local artist Greg Kraft will…

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Soma Yoga Practice – Jan/Feb Series: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 2025

Jan 04, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Intro to Punch Needle Rug Hooking – Saturday, January 4, 2025

Jan 04, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Community Dare to Repair (All Ages) January 4, 2025 – 9:30 to 11:00 am

Jan 04, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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***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…

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MMFS Circular Sock Machine Crank-in, January 4, 2025

Jan 04, 2025 9:30AM—3:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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)…

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Community Dare to Repair (All Ages) January 4, 2025 – 9:30 to 11:00 am

Jan 04, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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***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…

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Stamped Slab Mugs – January 4, 2025

Jan 04, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Community Knit Night – January 7, 2025

Jan 07, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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***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…

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Weaving on a Loom – Saturday, January 11

Jan 11, 2025 9:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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  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…

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Calligraphy: Beautiful Pen Writing – 3 Saturdays: Jan 11, 18, 25

Jan 11, 2025 10:30AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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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…

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Past | Archive

Community Dare to Repair (All Ages) December 7, 2024 – 9:30 to 11:00 am

Dec 07, 2024 9:30AM—11:00AM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) December 7, 2024

Dec 07, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Community Song Circle (All Ages) – Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Marine Mills Folk School

Dec 07, 2024 11:00AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Needle Felted Gift Toppers – Saturday, December 7, 2024

Dec 07, 2024 9:30AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Weave Kitchen Towels on a Rigid Heddle Loom (Ages 16+) – Saturday, December 7 & 14, 2024

Dec 07, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Soma Yoga Practice – Nov/Dec Series: Dec 7, Session 4

Dec 07, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047