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Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 11:00AM—1:00PM

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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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

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

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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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

***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

***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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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

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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Relax and Draw (In-Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. , MN 55047

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 your…

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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

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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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

***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! Bluegrass Jam Session (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

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…

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Beginning Photography for Kids Ages 9 to 14 (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 15 & 22, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

A picture is worth a thousand words! This class (Updated and improved for 2023) will empower students to begin to capture images that express themselves in relation to the world around them. Students will be introduced to technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, providing them with the foundation for life-long enjoyment & expression. This class…

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Needle Felt a Chickadee (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:30AM—1:00PM

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

We’re excited to welcome back Karen Englebretson for another needle felting class. In this fast-paced class, you will learn to needle felt a three-dimensional chickadee from core wool and apply lifelike characteristics using merino prefelt and merino roving. You will also learn finishing details for glass bead eyes, mounting, and hanging as an ornament. Participants…

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Free! Open Carving Session (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

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. *** 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…

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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

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

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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FREE! Beginners Bridge Group (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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. *** 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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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

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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Build a Wooden Paddle April Session (In-Person) April 14, 15, & 16

Apr 14, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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. This class will take place over 3 days for a total of 8 hours: Friday…

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Women’s Clothing Swap (In-Person) Friday April 14, 2023

Apr 14, 2023 6:30PM—9:00PM

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

*Registration is now closed. However, if you would like to join us, you still can. Just send an email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org to let us know you’re coming. Ladies, join us on Friday, April 14 for a Women’s Clothing Swap! At this free event, you’ll be able to swap your clean, usable clothing and accessories with others…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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. *** 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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Happy Spring Break from MMFS! April 8 & 9, 2023

Apr 08, 2023 8:00AM—Apr 09, 2023 12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School

Marine Mills Folk School will be closed for Spring Break April 8 & 9, 2023.  We can be contacted by emailing us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or call 612-314-6295 and leave a message!

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