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Beginning Crop Art (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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Is Crop Art the first exhibit you race to at the Minnesota State Fair every year? Then this is the class for you! Typically incorporating a variety of seeds, grains, and other natural materials, crop art has been described as the “collision of art and agriculture.” Is crop art ‘kitsch’ or ‘art’ or somewhere in between? You…

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Make Your Own Soap (In-Person, Intergenerational) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—12:30PM

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

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Learn to make all-natural soap with John Hanson, owner/maker of the Longfellow Soap Company. Due to the use of lye (used as it has been for over 5,000 years in soap making), part of the class will be a demonstration, but the class also includes a hands-on section with attendee participation. Each student will take…

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Growing a Garden to Dye For (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 1:00PM—3:30PM

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

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Plant-based dyes offer a unique way to cultivate earth-friendly colors in harmony with the seasons. In this class we will walk through the basics of garden planning and growing dye plants, including how to grow, harvest, store and use dye materials. Participants will start a number of dye seeds of their choice and select some…

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(Waitlist) Create a Barn/Hex Sign (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 9:30AM—1:30PM

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

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Barn 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, or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were originally found…

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Intro to Traditional Indian Hand Block Printing (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Hand block printing has been around for over 3,000 years. In this class, you will get an introduction to the basics of an Indian technique of printing on fabric with hand-carved wooden blocks. You will learn three basic techniques from instructor Katrina Ulrich of Marigold Arts and Adventures, practicing on 3 pieces of cotton, then print…

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(Waitlist) Make a Bike Basket! (In-Person) March 25 & 26, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

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Learn the basic basket-making techniques and take home a bike basket! Lay out the base of the basket, shape the sides and create a sturdy rim. Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor who will have you laughing and learning, she’ll help you ease into basket weaving with no stress, you’ll be amazed at how fast the…

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Nuno Felted Table Runner (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—3:30PM

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

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Learn two fascinating techniques in one class! Felt a beautiful table runner or wall hanging using wool from local sheep. Layer naturally colored fibers on silk fabric, then add texture and color with a variety of embellishing techniques, including silk paper you make in class. Add your own creative touches for a one-of-a-kind felted accessory.…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023 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! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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FREE! Beginners Bridge Group (In-Person) March 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023 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! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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FREE Community Dare to Repair (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! 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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Explore Tunisian Crochet Stitches (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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A basic Tunisian crochet stitch is like a cross between crochet and weaving that produces a waffle-like texture. In this class, we will explore other versions of this stitch, including an airy double crochet stitch, full stitch, smock stitch, and a striping technique. You can make your stitched samples into individual squares or one long sampler.…

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Beginning Chip Carving (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 12:00PM—4:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Learn the art of chip carving, a very old craft practiced in many cultures, from instructor Bart Dunning. This is an art form that almost anyone can practice. The finished pieces often look very complicated and beautiful. The patterns we typically see are based on Northern European traditions. Chip carving just requires patience and a…

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Spindle Spinning with Different Fiber Breeds (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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This class will explore how the fibers from different fiber breeds spin, and different characteristics of various fiber breeds. We will play with spinning different breeds and fibers from our local fibershed using handmade wooden drop spindles, which students will get to keep for future spinning.  We will experiment and play with fibers from local breeds…

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(Waitlist) Introduction to Inkle Weaving (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Inkle 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…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 4, 2023

Apr 04, 2023 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! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 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! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Build a Wooden Paddle April Session (In-Person) April 14, 15, & 16

Apr 14, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Build your own bent shaft canoe paddle. Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing. This class will take place over 3 days for a total of 8 hours: Friday…

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Free! Bluegrass Jam Session (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 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. *** 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…

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Beginning Photography for Kids Ages 9 to 14 (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 15 & 22, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

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A picture is worth a thousand words! This class (Updated and improved for 2023) will empower students to begin to capture images that express themselves in relation to the world around them. Students will be introduced to technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, providing them with the foundation for life-long enjoyment & expression. This class…

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Needle Felt a Chickadee (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:30AM—1:00PM

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

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We’re excited to welcome back Karen Englebretson for another needle felting class. In this fast-paced class, you will learn to needle felt a three-dimensional chickadee from core wool and apply lifelike characteristics using merino prefelt and merino roving. You will also learn finishing details for glass bead eyes, mounting, and hanging as an ornament. Participants…

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Free! Open Carving Session (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 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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Past | Archive

Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

Make Your Own Mozzarella Cheese (Online) March 18, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Intro to Welding: Create a Garden Sculpture (In-Person) March 18, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 10:00AM—2:30PM

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

(Waitlist) Challenge Yourself Series: Mosaic Knitting (In-Person) March 18, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 9:30AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115

West African Drumming Interactive Showcase (In-Person, Intergenerational) March 18, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

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