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…

Alcohol Ink  is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. First you will create a sky using alcohol ink. Next, you will create a valley using multiple green colors using a brush. Your background is now complete. The best part will be applying different colors to make your flowers. You will soon have a…

Barn signs or “hex signs” 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…

Learn 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. In this class, you will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil,…

This course introduces raw fleeces from two different breeds of sheep and invites students to work directly with wool. You’ll experience the tactile process of scouring fleece—washing away lanolin, dirt, and natural oils—while learning how each step transforms the fiber in your hands. From there, we’ll move into preparing the fleece for spinning, using hand…

In the Traveling Tabletop Games class, students will learn to play and create up to four unique, ancient games. This hands-on class introduces both woodcarving and leathercraft, making it a great entry point for working with these materials. No prior experience with tools or materials is required. The class is centered around creating classic, portable…

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…

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.…

Build your own beautiful 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. Kevin has helped over 175 students make their own bent shaft canoe…

Partnering with the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway Back by popular demand!  Boat, bike, and ride a vintage train on this fabulous adventure! Boat across the St. Croix River with your bike on the former ferry route from Marine, MN to Somerset, WI, then experience a gorgeous bike ride through the Wisconsin countryside, followed…

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…

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…

Learn the art of hand-stamping metal—one flower or image at a time—to create a beautiful, personalized designs. This class will cover basic metal stamping techniques using a few simple tools.  You will craft a lovely pair of hand-stamped earrings (maybe even 2) or 2-4 pendants while you develop the skills to continue metal stamping in…

Kubb is a stick-throwing, block-knocking lawn game that comes from the Viking Age. In this course, we will be making a pocket-sized Kubb set that can be played on a table! Students will carve a full Kubb set out of pine and birch, paint their pieces with milk paints, then add decorative flourishes using chip…

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.…

Every knot is a tool. The right one makes work easier, safer, and more reliable, especially when you’re on the water or living out of a pack. The right knot holds fast under load, releases cleanly when you need it to, and works with the rope rather than against it. This course gives you a…

This class is a no-frills and all skills approach to gardening. Learn how to grow your own healthy, organic food the way the “Old Timers” did! We will discuss sourcing unique seeds and learn how to harden off seedlings so they can survive transplanting. Once planted, what’s next? We will discuss low maintenance weed control…

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…

Inkle loom weaving is a wonderful and meditative way to start weaving, and is more accessible than you might think! Practiced by numerous cultures for more than 4 centuries, this type of weaving creates long, narrow bands that are versatile and useful. There are many types of textiles that can be created on an Inkle…

This two‑hour workshop blends watercolor color theory with mindful, technique‑based sky painting. Students begin with a short grounding practice to settle attention and tune into sensory details—temperature, breath, and the subtle shifts of color on the palette. From this centered place, we explore how pigments behave—tinting strength, opacity, granulation, and temperature—and how those qualities shape…

In this hands-on fiber arts class, students will explore the fundamentals of wet felting while creating a functional wool snack pouch or lunch bag. Using warm water, soap, and steady pressure, we’ll transform loose fibers into dense felt, learning how to layer wool, use flat resists to build structure with pockets, and shape the piece…

Having a daily artistic practice is a meaningful way to record and celebrate your life. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn about diary stitching and will practice embroidering images that tell your story on an organic cotton bandana that has been medicinally dyed with goldenrod or indigo. You will also work with plant-dyed materials,…