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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Mar 04, 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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(Waitlist) Walking into the Woods with Rosie Peters: A Poetry Cohort 2025 (14 sessions)

Mar 06, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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  Bravely embark on a poetry venture led by author, activist, and storyteller Rosetta “Rosie” Peters. Limited to 12 participants, the cohort will commit to a six-month process of figuratively and metaphorically “walking into the woods” together, exploring grief, trauma, our inner lives, and more through poetry. Sherman Alexie said, “Vulnerability is contagious.” Rosie’s body…

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West African Drumming Ensemble FULL SERIES (Ages 12+) Fridays, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 25

Mar 07, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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**Please note – this registration page is for the full 7 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…

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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, March 7, 2025

Mar 07, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 7, 2025. 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 March 7. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe…

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Soma Yoga Practice: Feb/March Series – Session 3: Saturday March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 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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Weld a Steel Rose – Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, 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 repertoire,…

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Community Open Carving Session – Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

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***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 project…

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Cool Trash: Introduction to Plasticsmithing – Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Learn how to (safely!) transform plastic waste into cool stuff! Participants will make a keychain, magnet or pin to take home. All materials provided, but bring some clean plastic bottle caps if you can. Materials that the instructor will provide: Panini press & toaster oven Cookie cutters Letter stamps Pin backs, magnets, keychain hardware Non-stick…

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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Mar 11, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT 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 SINGLE SESSION – Friday, March 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 14, 2025. 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 March 7. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe…

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Soma Yoga Practice: Feb/March Series – Session 4: Saturday March 15

Mar 15, 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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Make Your Own Drum (Ages 12+) – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 11:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

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Wayne Manthey is a nationally known drum maker and teacher of drum making. His approach is spiritual, honoring the animals who provided the hides and the trees who donated the wood. The healing properties of a drum are found in the elements that make it: wood and animal hide. Making a personal frame drum is…

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Spring Tulips In Watercolor Batik – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 10:00AM—1:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, 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 Javanese art of batik. You will work with an image…

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Making Paper Moravian Stars (Ages 10+) – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

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Using narrow strips of paper, learn how to fold beautiful three dimensional stars. The tradition started in the 1800’s by a Moravian math teacher, to teach his students about geometry. Students will follow specific, clear directions to make one or more stars and attach a hanger. Paper and hanger options will be explored. Your instructor…

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Band Weaving: Plain Weave on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT 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. 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,…

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Community Bridge Club – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 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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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Mar 18, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT 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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Build a Wooden Paddle (Ages 14+) March 21, 22 & 23, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 5:00PM—7:00PM

Private home to be announced in 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.  Kevin has helped over 175 students make their own bent shaft canoe paddle.  It…

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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, March 21, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 21, 2025. 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 March 7. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe…

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Soma Yoga Practice: Feb/March Series – Session 5: Saturday March 22

Mar 22, 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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Challenge Yourself Series: Mosaic Knitting – Saturday, March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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It IS possible to knit intricate colorwork designs using only one strand of yarn per row! Mosaic, or Macedonian knitting is a method of colorwork is so streamlined and easy that suddenly, colorwork is accessible to everyone who is comfortable with knitting and purling. Students will acquire a working knowledge of how to read a…

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