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Forest Therapy Walk (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 1:30PM—3:30PM

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

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Join your guide Christine Shoemaker of Sky Meets Water Forest Therapy for a healing walk in the woods at William O’Brien State Park. Participants will explore their senses, breathing, childlike playfulness, and grounding techniques. The class will conclude with a tea ceremony.  What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy, or “Forest Bathing”, is a research-based framework…

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(Waitlist) Introduction to Tufting (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM—5:30PM

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

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Students will learn everything they need to build their own tufting practice at home from fiber artist Meg Brunston. They will start with the basics of applying fabric to the frame, leading into designing and tufting a piece, and finishing the piece with backing cloth and commercial grade adhesive. They will receive tips and tricks to…

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Introduction to West African Drumming (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 15, 22, 29 & May 6

Apr 15, 2023 2:00PM—3:00PM

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

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Join instructor Janice Hunton for a hands-on lesson in West-African drumming. Learn hand-drumming technique for djembe and kpanlogo drums, discover traditional West-African rhythms and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a conversation. This class will take place on 4 consecutive Saturdays, for one hour each time: April 15 April 22 April 29 May 6…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 18, 2023

Apr 18, 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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Sourdough from Start to Finish (In-Person) April 21 and 22, 2023

Apr 21, 2023 6:30PM—8:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School - Christ Lutheran Church 150 5th Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Learn the secrets of sourdough bread. This is an eight-hour class, starting Friday evening and picking up again on Saturday. Students are encouraged to come on Friday to get a sneak preview and help us start the fermentation. On Saturday, master breadmakers Bryce Johnson and Ross Safford will take you through the steps of making bread…

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Make a Sami-Inspired Bracelet (In Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Join instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant bracelet. These bracelets are based on the designs of the Sami people, who are the native people from the far northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The bracelets are constructed with traditional materials including reindeer leather, tin thread (4% silver), and reindeer…

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Meditative Drawing (In-Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. , MN 55047

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Drawing can be a meditative art—an enjoyable way to calm the mind, focus, and see the world around us with more clarity. You don’t need to be a skilled artist to enjoy drawing. In this class we will explore a different way of drawing and you will get practice with several techniques. Leave behind the inner critic…

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Introduction to Wet Felting (In-Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Explore the fundamentals of the ancient technique of wet felting. Using modern materials, learn to lay out wool, the steps to create quality felt, and build a foundation for more complex felting projects. This is a great class for beginners and those who’d like to improve their felt-making skills. Students will go home with two…

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FREE! Beginners Bridge Group (In-Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 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! 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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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 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) April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 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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You Can Sew! Lined Zipper Bag (In-Person) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Bring your sewing machine and build confidence in your sewing skills while learning to make your own lined zipper pouch. Instructor Lynn Berens will guide you through the process of cutting fabric, ironing, and sewing your bag. Students will make a fully lined zipper bag that measures approximately 5“ x 7“. The bag also has…

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Make Your Own Soap (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 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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Beginning Chair Caning (In-Person) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 9:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Ever wonder how a caned chair seat is made? Do you have one (or more) caned chair seats to replace? Then this is the class for you. In this class, participants will hand cane a wooden trivet using natural strand cane to learn the chair caning process. Other topics that will be discussed include: the…

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Beginning Spoon Carving (In-Person) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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This is an introductory spoon-carving class, great for beginners and those wanting to review the foundations of carving. Class will start with an overview of traditional knife grips and carving techniques. Students will be given the time and material to practice these skills on wooden sticks before carving a medium-sized serving or cooking spoon. With…

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Garden Trug Basket (In-Person) April 29 & 30, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 9:30AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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What is a garden trug? An indispensable tool for gardeners, trugs are shallow and easy-to-carry baskets used primarily for carrying garden produce. They’re handy for gardeners growing flowers, fruit and veg, or gardeners just looking for an easy way to carry their tools around. This basket will hold lots of lots of things. The large handle makes…

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Papercutting with Torben (Online) April 30, 2023

Apr 30, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM

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Papercutting has been explored all over the world. From China, to Eastern Europe, to Mexico, to Denmark—the distinction of this art form is that the intricacies of the designs are cut from a single sheet of paper. Think of papercutting as a subtractive art versus collage making which is additive.  In this class you will learn…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) May 2, 2023

May 02, 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 Community Dare to Repair (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 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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Anyone Can Draw! Travel Sketching (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 2023 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Learn to draw and get more out of traveling! ‘Moment sketching’ is capturing the moment, expressing how you feel about what you are observing and sketching. It’s the perfect approach for traveling, as it will help you become more observant and expand your traveling experience. A wise man once said the only way to learn…

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Botanical Printing On Paper (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 2023 10:00AM—2:30PM

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

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Botanical printing or eco printing is a direct-contact printing technique. This technique uses heat to transfer pigments and tannins in leaves and flowers to paper or cloth. In this class, you will experiment with leaves and flowers on a variety of papers that could later be used for collage, cards, bookbinding, and other art projects. …

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