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Community Knit Night
Mar 03, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
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, embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one, and enjoy time working on a fiber…
View MoreIntroduction to Medicinal Mushrooms – Saturday, February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
In this class, students will explore the medicinal properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extracts. Together, we’ll perform a dual extraction and create a tincture while discussing best practices and learning how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics. Your instructor will provide the following: Mushrooms for…
View MoreDenim Upcycling – Saturday, February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Breathe new life into your old jeans, jackets, and other denim pieces in this hands-on workshop focused on creativity and sustainability. You’ll learn visible mending techniques such as patching, sashiko-inspired stitching, and creative repair methods. The class will combine some machine sewing and hand stitching. There will be 1-2 sewing machines on hand that the…
View MoreSlow Flow Soma Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability. This is an all levels class.…
View MoreCut & Fitted: Inlay Workshop – Saturday, February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Inlay is the timeless craft of embedding contrasting materials, often different wood species, metals, or shells into a wooden or stone surface to create stunning decorative patterns and accents. The Taj Mahal in India is a prime example of this art form but we’ll practice it on wood. In this introductory class, you’ll learn the…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble – SINGLE SESSION – Friday February 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 27, 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…
View MoreIntermediate West African Drumming – SINGLE SESSION – Thursday February 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026 7:00PM—8:30PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
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 26, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are offered at a…
View MoreCreate, Connect, Age Well – Swedish Folk Painting with Egg Yolk
Feb 26, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Learn to make your own natural paint out of egg yolks in the style of folk painting from Southern Sweden! Teaching artist Pieper Fleck Bloomquist has studied and practiced traditional Swedish folk art painting practices dalmålning and bonadsmålning for over 30 years, and blends these techniques to tell contemporary stories. Historically, paints were mixed from…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night – Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
***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…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Club – Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026 5:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
*** 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 leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes if you…
View MoreBand Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…
View MoreSongwriting in the Folk Tradition – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
If you have ever thought about writing your own songs, join us for a songwriting workshop focusing on folk traditions, lyrics development, and some history. This class explores the songwriting process through examples and guided exercises, giving participants the opportunity to create original songs and develop their own creative voice. Your instructor will provide the…
View MorePolish Cuisine: Winter Soups – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Polish soups are more than starters, they are soulful, nourishing, and steeped in tradition. In this class, you will learn to make three vegetarian soups: Kapuśniak, a tangy sauerkraut-based soup layered with earthy vegetables and warming spices, Barszcz, a vibrant beet broth served with delicate mushroom-filled dumplings called uszka, and a Pickle soup, a hearty…
View MoreSlow Flow Soma Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability. This is an all levels class.…
View MoreBean Pot Basket with Wire Handle – Sat/Sun February 21 & 22, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Check out this Bean Pot Basket! It has a wire handle and a simple offset twill weave around the basket. Add a bit of dyed reed and you have a great basket. A simple yet functional basket. In this class, you will create a round, twined bottom basket which measures 9” in diameter and …
View MoreIntro to Welding: Create a Metal Sculpture – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture suitable for indoors or outdoors. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed or rods or sticks, and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is important. Local…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Club – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
*** 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 leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes if you…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble – SINGLE SESSION – Friday February 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 20, 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…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night – Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
***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…
View MoreCommunity Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Feb 14, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
*** 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,…
View MoreCommunity Open Carving Session – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Feb 14, 2026 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
*** 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…
View MoreHand-Stamped Floral Earrings – Saturday, February 14, 2026
Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
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…
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