Hello all.  MMFS is taking a late summer break from classes.  We will be closed the weekend of August 26 and 27th and then again the following weekend, Labor Day weekend, September 2 and 3!  We will be back with classes scheduled September 9.  Take a look at what we have going on…

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…

***Please register so we know how many people to expect. A donation of $10 is requested at the time of the singing circle unless it is a hardship to donate. *** Lia will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not…

August and September classes will open for registration on June 13 to members and on June 15 to the general public. *Not a member? Sign up here. Want to be notified when registration opens? Sign up to receive our emails here. Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art…

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…

Have you ever wanted to dye a piece of wool clothing but were afraid to? Or have you wondered if that favorite stained sweater in your closet could be dyed? Here is your chance to learn about how to dye a woven wool shawl. Polly Hart will take you through the process of determining what…

Kevin Nyenhuis has been making paddles with MMFS students since 2019. Every year we invite all those paddle makers and their friends to paddle down the St. Croix with their beautiful paddles. Everyone will meet at the Osceola Boat Landing at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The paddle ends at the Marine Landing…

Students will learn to warp a loom with 2-3 colors of cotton yarn, following a weaving draft. They will also learn a new way to tie the warp onto the loom using shoe laces. This is a great way to save yarn. We will get started weaving the first day. The students will need to…

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. This class will take place on 3 consecutive Saturdays, for 1.5 hours each time: Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Sept. 9…

Have fun learning the basic steps to making a stained-glass window and go home with a new skill and a gift or two. Students will learn how to break glass with purpose, shape glass to a pattern, and reassemble it to make something beautiful. Glass will be assembled with the copper foil method, which is a thin strip…

***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,…

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 3 consecutive Saturdays, for one hour each time: Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Sept. 9 Janice Hunton taught…

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?…

*This class is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist, you can click on the Register button. If a spot opens up, we will contact you and then you will officially register and pay. * Learn to draw and get more out of traveling! ‘Moment sketching’ is capturing the…

Did your Aunt Myrtle always say that you have “a way with words?” Are you the storyteller in your family? Do your friends ask you to help them write that important letter? In this workshop, you will learn how to develop your gift. You will learn how writers use words the way painters use paint.…

Kuksa carving is an Old World tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Not only will Alex teach you to make your own kuksa, but he will be giving you insight into how he makes his own, and develops his designs. In this course, you will be fully immersed in the world of kuksa…

*This class is full with a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click register and fill out your information. We will contact you if a spot opens up and then you can officially register and pay. Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow…

*This class is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist, you can click on the Register button. If a spot opens up, we will contact you and then you will officially register and pay. * Have you ever wanted to know how to dye but were afraid of all…