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(Waitlist) Make a Bike Basket – May 2 and 3, 2026

May 02, 2026—May 03, 2026

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047

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Please note: This class meets over the course of two days, Saturday-Sunday May 2 and 3, 2026 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm each day. Learn the basic basket-making techniques and take home a bike basket! Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor known for her energetic and encouraging teaching style. She’ll help you ease into basket…

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(Waitlist) Copper Foil Stained Glass Window

May 30, 2026 10:00AM—4:30PM

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

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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,…

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Barn Signs and Barn Quilts

Jul 11, 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 Clay Jewelry

Jul 25, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM

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

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Create silver jewelry the easy way—with metal clay! This flexible medium can be rolled, stamped, and shaped like traditional clay, then transformed into pure silver once fired. In this class, you’ll use texture designs to create your choice of pendants, charms, or earrings. Students will fire their own pieces using a torch and complete the…

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Botanical Printing

Jul 25, 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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Calligraphy for Fun – July 28, August 4, and August 11

Jul 28, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM

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

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Discover the art of hand lettering with dip pens in the “Kinane Script,” developed by calligrapher and instructor Mary Anne Kinane. Each class will focus on a portion of the alphabet, with guided instruction and take-home handouts to support your practice. Using traditional nibs and holders, you’ll create elegant, ribbon-like letterforms by hand. As you…

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Coptic Bookbinding

Aug 08, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

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Spend a full day learning the art of Coptic bookbinding, a historic structure known for its beautiful exposed spine and ability to open completely flat. These books make great journals, sketchbooks, and gifts. In the morning, we’ll focus on single-needle Coptic sewing, preparing folded sections, and stitching them into a sturdy, functional book. In the…

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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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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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Leather Market Tote

Sep 26, 2026 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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In this class, we will learn the basic skills of leather working while sewing a classic 100% leather tote bag. Learn about cutting leather, preparing it for stitching, saddle-stitching, and riveting handles. Students will leave with a beautiful market tote and the skills to continue leather-working in the future. The tote measures approximately 16”x14” and…

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Past | Archive

From the Garden: Herbal and Goat Milk Soap Making

Apr 12, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

Silver Clay Jewelry

Apr 11, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM

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

Beginning Crop Art

Mar 28, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

Dip Your Own Twin Flame Candles

Mar 28, 2026 11:00AM—2:00PM

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

Polish Folk Mobiles: A Hands‑On Pająki Workshop

Mar 28, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decoration

Mar 21, 2026 9:00AM—1:00PM

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