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Create, Connect, Age Well – Session 1: You Can Paint! – June 20, 2024
Jun 20, 2024 9:30AM—12:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church 150 5th Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
This is Session 1 of a three-part series. You can sign up here for just this session ($30) or register for all 3 summer sessions at a discounted price ($75). To sign up for all three classes and take advantage of the discount, click here. Create, Connect, Age Well People are living longer than ever…
View MoreCreate, Connect, Age Well – Sessions 1, 2 & 3 – Sign Up for all Three! Summer 2024
Jun 20, 2024 9:30AM—12:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church 150 5th Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
**Use the link below to sign up for all three classes this summer and get $15 off all three. Create, Connect, Age Well People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially…
View MoreHerbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…
View MoreAnyone Can Draw! Travel Sketching – June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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…
View MoreHmong Embroidery: Reverse Applique – June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 10:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115
Our Hmong embroidery teacher, Mandora Young, is back to teach us another beginner-friendly technique using the reverse applique embroidery method that is popular in traditional Hmong textiles. Students will learn how to fold and cut a snail motif on a piece of fabric, learn stitching techniques, and complete the piece by stitching a border. The finished…
View MoreEasy Home Coffee Roasting (Ages 16+) June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Think roasting coffee at home is tough? Think again! In this class, we’ll show you how to turn green beans into aromatic masterpieces. And guess what? We’re doing it with an air popper you might find in your grandma’s attic. (We’ll taste some coffee too!) Ever wondered why coffee from different places tastes, well, different?…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Club (All Ages) June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***Please register if you plan to attend Bridge Club so the host knows you’re coming. *** 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,…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – June 15, 2024 (Session 5 of 5)
Jun 15, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
*Please use this link to register for all 5 May and June sessions. 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. It is…
View MoreMini Desserts: Big Flavors – June 15, 2024
Jun 15, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115
In this mini dessert class you will learn the art of making small treats with delectable flavors, perfect for any occasion. You will start by making petite cheesecakes with fresh fruit toppings of your choice. In addition, Gemma will guide you through making delicious brownie bites dipped in creamy white chocolate. Finally, you will learn…
View MoreCommunity Song Circle (All Ages) June 15, 2024 – Marine Mills Folk School
Jun 15, 2024 11:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…
View MoreWalking into the Woods with Rosie Peters: A Poetry Cohort (Session 3 of 11)
Jun 13, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Photo Credit: Ne-Dah-Ness-Rose-Greene Registration is required. Bravely embark on a new poetry venture led by author, activist, and storyteller Rosetta “Rosie” Peters. Limited to 12 participants, the cohort will commit to a five-month process of figuratively and metaphorically “walking into the woods” together, exploring grief, trauma, our inner lives, and more through poetry. Sherman Alexie…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) June 13, 2024 – Session 6 of 6
Jun 13, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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 7 drumming sessions with no…
View MoreCreate a Barn/Hex Sign – June 8, 2024
Jun 08, 2024 9:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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…
View MoreGeology Bike Tour: Morning Session – June 8, 2024
Jun 08, 2024 9:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Enjoy a 15-mile ride through Marine and Scandia exploring some of the geologic features of the area, with an explanation of how they were formed and how they affect life on this landscape. Bicycling offers an ideal pace to examine the landscape thoroughly, but still cover a large area. You’ll not just see these features, you’ll…
View MoreCommunity Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) June 8, 2024
Jun 08, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***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,…
View MoreCommunity Open Carving Session – June 8, 2024
Jun 08, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
*** Please register for this event so we know how many people to expect. Walk-ins are also welcome! *** 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, Kara Lundin,…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – June 8, 2024 (Session 4 of 5)
Jun 08, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
*Please use this link to register for all 5 May and June sessions. 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. It…
View MoreWet-on-Wet Oil Painting (Ages 10+) June 8, 2024
Jun 08, 2024 10:30AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
If you think you can’t paint anything other than a wall, this class is for you! You will paint a painting wet-on-wet style (aka alla prima) just like Bill Alexander and his students did on PBS. In this class, instructor Kevin Klein will share what he learned directly from Tom Anderson, Buck Paulson, and Steve Ross.…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) June 6, 2024 – Session 5 of 6
Jun 06, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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 7 drumming sessions with no…
View More(Waitlist) Watercolor Batiks: Iris – June 1, 2024
Jun 01, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik. You don’t need to know watercolor technique or even how to draw — you’ll work from an image traced onto rice paper and then use melted wax and watercolor to create a final work of art. In this floral…
View MoreFearless Writing: Poetry and Prose Unleashed – June 1, 2024
Jun 01, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
The act of writing should be joyful and liberating. Silence your inner critic and dive in to a new relationship with your most creative self. No matter your experience level or genre, you can learn to trust love and curiosity as your most guiding elements. We will discuss why we write, what obstacles we believe we face,…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – June 1, 2024 (Session 3 of 5)
Jun 01, 2024 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
*Please use this link to register for all 5 May and June sessions. 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. It…
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