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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
RegisterPlease 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…
View More(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
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. In this class, you will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil,…
View MoreBarn Signs and Barn Quilts
Jul 11, 2026 9:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterBarn 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…
View MoreSilver Clay Jewelry
Jul 25, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterCreate 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…
View MoreBotanical Printing
Jul 25, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterLearn 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…
View MoreCalligraphy 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
RegisterDiscover 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…
View MoreCoptic Bookbinding
Aug 08, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterSpend 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…
View MoreFriendship Bracelets for All!
Aug 22, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterThere’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…
View MoreFall Wreath
Sep 26, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreLeather Market Tote
Sep 26, 2026 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
RegisterIn 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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