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West African Drumming Ensemble – SINGLE SESSION – Friday February 13, 2026

Feb 13, 2026 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 February 13, 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…

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Community 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

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*** 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,…

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Community 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…

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Printed Paper Luminaria – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Use linocut tools to carve your own rubber stamps and print them onto paper bags to create beautiful luminary decorations for the dark winter months. The source of inspiration and final design are entirely up to you—explore themes of light and dark, day and night, winter and warmth! Each participant will receive a 4×5-inch carving…

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Hand 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

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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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Circular Weaving – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM

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

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From the best way to warp, to weaving and finishing, learn the basics of circular weaving by creating a hand-woven wall-hanging during this relaxed three-hour workshop. Circular weaving is a flexible and expressive way to create woven artwork. This project is a perfect introduction to the art of weaving for anyone who’s ever been interested…

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Slow Flow Soma Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM

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

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 14, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

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Winter Landscapes in Watercolor Series – 3 Saturdays: February 14, 21, and 28, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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This class will take place over 3 Saturdays for a total of 6 hours: Saturday, February 14 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 21 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 28 – 9:30am – 11:30am In this class, we will cover the basics of watercolor painting, including mixing, blending, brush techniques, and how to use…

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Relief Printmaking – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

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

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Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

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Community 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…

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West 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

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**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…

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Band 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

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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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Songwriting 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

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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…

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Polish 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

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Polish soups are more than starters, they are soulful, nourishing, and steeped in tradition. In this class, you will learn to make two vegetarian soups: kapuśniak, a tangy sauerkraut-based soup layered with earthy vegetables and warming spices, and barszcz, a vibrant beet broth served with delicate mushroom-filled dumplings called uszka. We’ll explore fermentation, broth-building, and…

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Knitted Breast Forms – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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It may not be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but need has no season. We all know someone who could use a gift that provides comfort and dignity—or perhaps we could use it ourselves. One breast form recipient shared, “When I look in the mirror, I recognize myself again.” Many recipients request additional forms, a true…

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Slow 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

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 21, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

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Bean 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

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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 …

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Intro 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

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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…

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Knife Skills are Life Skills with Fred Livesay (Ages 16+) – Sat/Sun February 21 & 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—5:00PM

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

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Students will learn 10 to 14 different, but essential knife grips and how to use them effectively carving. In the process you will become comfortable with the use of a knife, safely carving both away and towards yourself. Sharpening knives will be covered in some detail. This two-day class will be interspersed with demonstrations of…

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Community 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…

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Community 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…

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Community 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…

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