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Make a Glove/Mitten/Mail Basket – Sat/Sun January 17 & 18, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Learn to make a Glove or Mitten or Mail Basket! A glove basket!  Or how about a mail basket or a mitten basket. A simple yet functional basket that can be hung on the wall near your door to store whatever you need to keep track of. This is a great way to keep your…

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Copper Foil Stained Glass Window (Ages 12+) – Saturday, January 24, 2026

Jan 24, 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. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

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Beeswax Basics: From Bees to Candles – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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During this workshop, we will work with 100% pure beeswax, a natural, renewable resource. You will learn how to melt and clean beeswax to make candles that emit a bright, healthful light within the same spectrum as the sun. Beeswax burns longer, drips less, and naturally smells wonderful.  Through demonstration, students will learn: The wonderful…

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Intro to Hmong Embroidery: Paj Ntaub – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026 10:30AM—2:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55115

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This class introduces students to Hmong embroidery needlework called paj ntaub (flower cloth). Students will learn about the history, motifs, or symbols of the Hmong paj ntaub and make a piece of paj ntaub using the cross-stitching embroidery method. Each student will receive a kit with materials and additional tips/resources to help increase the student’s…

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Stamped Slab Mugs – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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Craft your own ceramic mug out of clay! Choose from a variety of stamps and rollers to decorate your mug and enjoy hands-on guidance in a supportive, creative environment. You will also learn how to make handles and select your preferred glaze color. • Perfect for beginners and seasoned potters alike • Step-by-step, hands-on instruction…

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Bean Pot Basket with Wire Handle – Sat/Sun February 21 & 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 9:30AM—3:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Check out this Bean Pot Basket!   It has a wire handle and a simple offset twill weave around the basket.  Add a bit of dyed reed and you have a great basket.  A simple yet functional basket.  In this class, you will create a round, twined bottom basket  which measures 9” in diameter and …

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Copper Foil Stained Glass Window – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 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. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

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