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(Waitlist) Copper Foil Stained Glass Window (Ages 12+) – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Nov 01, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterLearn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window. You will learn how to make, cut, and…
View MoreIntroduction to Nordic Peasant Knitting – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Nov 01, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterLearn how to knit traditional stranded colorwork using what is known in the Nordic countries as “peasant knitting.” Working in the round with two colors at a time, knitters of old held one color in each hand, knitting as they led the cows back to the barn or wandered down to the docks, hoping to…
View MoreStitch Meditation, A creative mindful practice – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Nov 08, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStitch meditation is a creative mindful practice that helps you reduce stress, increase mindfulness, develop your stitching skills, and discover your unique creative voice. In this 3 hour workshop, you’ll explore a calming process that blends simple hand stitching with the principles of meditation. The repetitive rhythm of stitching gently quiets the analytical mind, allowing…
View More(Waitlist) Beginning Crop Art – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Nov 08, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterIs Crop Art the first exhibit you race to at the Minnesota State Fair every year? Then this is the class for you! Typically incorporating a variety of seeds, grains, and other natural materials, crop art has been described as the “collision of art and agriculture.” Is crop art ‘kitsch’ or ‘art’ or somewhere in between? You…
View MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, November 8, 2025 (morning session)
Nov 08, 2025 10:30AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, November 8, 2025 (afternoon session)
Nov 08, 2025 2:00PM—4:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MorePine Needles and Sweet Grass: The Art of Coiled Basketry – November 15 and 16, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 9:30AM—Nov 16, 2025 4:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterLearn how to design and make your very own Pine Needle Coiled Basket! You will learn about every step of the process: harvesting and choosing materials, coiling and stitching, incorporating embellishments (black walnut hull, beads, other grasses and plant material..), and more. You will add a cone for a lid handle and learn techniques for…
View MoreMake a Sami-Inspired Bracelet (Age 12+) – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreMake Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments with Peg! – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterYou are going to love this! Wear your ugly sweater and get crafty this holiday season! Hand-build 3 ugly (or cute) sweater ornaments from clay, then glaze them with bold, festive colors. I’ll take your ornaments home to fire in my kiln, and they’ll be ready for your tree or gift to friends. This is…
View More(Waitlist) Beginning Crop Art – Sunday, November 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterIs Crop Art the first exhibit you race to at the Minnesota State Fair every year? Then this is the class for you! Typically incorporating a variety of seeds, grains, and other natural materials, crop art has been described as the “collision of art and agriculture.” Is crop art ‘kitsch’ or ‘art’ or somewhere in between? You…
View MoreIntro to Talismanic Embroidery – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterTalismans are objects believed to be imbued with magical properties. They can guide, empower, and protect the user. This 4-hour Talismanic Embroidery class will delve into the rich history and intricate art of talismanic embroidery. The course is designed to provide a hands-on experience, allowing you to learn and practice various embroidery techniques to create…
View MoreEasy Home Coffee Roasting (Ages 16+) – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterThink 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 MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, November 22, 2025 (morning session)
Nov 22, 2025 10:30AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, November 22, 2025 (afternoon session)
Nov 22, 2025 2:00PM—4:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MoreBraid a Wool Rug – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025 9:30AM—3:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterRug braiding is a simple, meditative way to create something for your home, and it connects us to past traditions of giving scrap of fabric a purpose. Colorful blanket-weight wool provides an opportunity to play with colors and patterns. Each student will make a small braided rug, either oval or circle (about 2’ x 3’),…
View MoreCold Process Soap Making (Ages 10+) – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Dec 06, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterJoin John Hanson, soap maker and owner of Longfellow Soap Company in Minneapolis, for a tutorial on making soap using the cold-process method. Cold-process soap making has been around for hundreds of years. It’s a traditional method of making soap by combining fat or oil (animal- or plant-based) with sodium hydroxide lye, then blending in…
View MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (morning session)
Dec 06, 2025 10:30AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MoreHandcraft a Beautiful Holiday Wreath – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (afternoon session)
Dec 06, 2025 2:00PM—4:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterStart your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by two of our most popular…
View MoreGlitter Ornaments with Alcohol Ink – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Dec 06, 2025 2:30PM—4:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterCreate four one-of-a-kind glass ornaments using alcohol ink and glitter—perfect for your Christmas tree or as handmade gifts. After preparing the ornaments, Kay will demonstrate a variety of alcohol ink techniques before guiding you in choosing your own colors and designs. Each ornament can match or feature a different color palette—it’s entirely up to you!…
View MorePinecone Decor – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Dec 13, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterIn this class, all materials will be provided for students to create three pine cones and a pine branch. The finished pieces can be arranged as a decorative display or hung on a door for a touch of handmade charm. A variety of wool colors and patterns will be available for students to choose from,…
View MoreBeginning Crop Art – Saturday, January 10, 2026
Jan 10, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterJoin Liz Schreiber for a three-hour, hands-on crop art workshop! All materials will be provided, along with information about the art form itself, how to enter the Minnesota State Fair, and other helpful details about the craft. Participants will create a 7.5” square piece, which may or may not be finished during class. If you…
View MoreCircular Weaving – Saturday, January 10, 2026
Jan 10, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterFrom 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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