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Anyone Can Draw! Travel Sketching in Black and White

Aug 22, 2026 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Learn to draw and get more out of your travels through the practice of moment sketching. This approach focuses on capturing a feeling or experience rather than perfect accuracy, helping you become more observant and deeply engaged with the places you visit. As the saying goes, the best way to learn how to sketch is…

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Friendship Bracelets for All!

Aug 22, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM

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

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There’s no feeling like the last few weeks of summer. Step back in time to your childhood as instructor Riley Kleve guides you through deceptively simple braids and knots that can be used for bracelets, lanyards, ribbons, and beyond. You’ll learn forward and backward variations of a half hitch knot, square knots, granny knots, and…

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Weld a Garden Sculpture

Aug 22, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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This class offers a hands-on introduction to TIG welding as you create a stone and metal outdoor sculpture. 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. You will…

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Foraging Walk (All Ages)

Aug 22, 2026 11:00AM—1:00PM

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

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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…

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Essentials of Sewing

Aug 22, 2026 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Sewing is a skill that can feel like a superpower! The ability to create your own garments, quilts, and everyday items offers both creative freedom and practical confidence. While getting started can feel intimidating, this class is designed to help you build skills and confidence as you get to know your sewing machine. You’ll practice…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – Summer Series B – SINGLE SESSION

Aug 22, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM

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

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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.…

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Community Bridge Club

Aug 25, 2026 5:30PM—8:00PM

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

Join a relaxed group of Bridge players to play and learn more about the game in a welcoming environment. With Bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue developing your Bridge game. Cards and score pads will be provided by group leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes…

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Community Knit Night

Sep 01, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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…

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Community Knit Night

Sep 08, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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…

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Community Bridge Club

Sep 12, 2026 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

Join a relaxed group of Bridge players to play and learn more about the game in a welcoming environment. With Bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue developing your Bridge game. Cards and score pads will be provided by group leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes…

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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages)

Sep 12, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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, even with complete strangers! The…

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Barn Signs and Barn Quilts

Sep 12, 2026 9:30AM—2:30PM

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

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Barn signs or barn quilts 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 historically found…

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Silver Leaf Pendant

Sep 12, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Create a pure silver necklace pendant using a real leaf! In this class we will use leaves to imprint designs into silver clay. Students will have the option of adding gemstones and will torch fire the completed piece in class. Metal clay is a material made from silver particles, an organic binder, and water. Once…

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Field to Vase: Flower Arranging at Arcola Trail Flower Farm

Sep 12, 2026 10:00AM—12:30PM

Arcola Trail Flower Farm, Stillwater, MN 55082

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The class will take place at Arcola Trail Flower Farm in Stillwater Township during dahlia season. Participants will take a walking tour of the farm to gain an understanding of the varieties of cut flowers, how they are grown using organic methods, proper stage of harvest and cutting techniques. A design demonstration will give participants…

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Polish Cuisine: Autumn Fruit Pierogi

Sep 12, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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A warm‑season twist on a famous Polish classic, this hands‑on workshop invites participants to roll up their sleeves and dive into making fruit‑filled dumplings called pierogi from scratch. You will learn how to mix and knead a dough and will explore bright, autumnal fruit fillings, including apples spiced with cinnamon and plums. Participants will shape,…

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Community Open Carving Session

Sep 12, 2026 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

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 leads each session, offering fellowship and problem-solving help on any project that needs an additional set of eyes. Beginning…

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Community Knit Night

Sep 15, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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…

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Marine Mills Folk School Fall Festival

Sep 19, 2026

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

Save the date for the Marine Mills Folk School Fall Festival! On Saturday, September 19, Marine Mills Folk School (MMFS) invites everyone to experience a day in the life of a folk school. More information about this event coming soon. The Festival takes place on the grounds of the folk school at 550 Pine Street in…

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Community Knit Night

Sep 22, 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…

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Botanical Printing

Sep 26, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM

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

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Learn the basics of botanical printing using the technique known as flower pounding. This process transfers natural dyes from plants and flowers onto fabric and paper using a hammer. In this workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of botanical dyeing and gain the tools to begin your own practice at home. We’ll cover simple at-home mordant…

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Travel Sketching in Color

Sep 26, 2026 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Learn to draw in COLOR 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. This class will review drawing and design concepts…

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Fall Wreath

Sep 26, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Join us to create a sustainable fall wreath featuring eucalyptus, seed heads, grass and other naturally dried elements. This hands-on workshop guides you through making a wreath that is fully compostable and made with all natural and sustainable material. Leave with a beautiful work of botanical art to hang in your home or on your…

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