December

Current & Upcoming

Community Knit Night – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Dec 02, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

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

***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, December 5, 2025

Dec 05, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on December 5, 2025. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for October 3, 2025. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 06, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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*** This event requires NO registration! *** An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal,…

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Cold 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

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Join 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…

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Community Circular Sock Machine Crank-in – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 06, 2025 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

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We have Deb and Pete Oswald hosting a monthly Sock Machine Crank-in gathering at Marine Mills Folk School every first Saturday of the month!  MMFS invites all of you “Crankers” to the Folk School beginning at 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This will be a time for gathering like-minded Circular Sock Machine (CSM) enthusiasts who…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 06, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM

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

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on December 6, 2025. Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability, and…

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Handcraft 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

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Start 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 one of our most popular…

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Handcraft 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

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Start 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 one of our most popular…

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Soft Sculpture Design and Fabrication – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 06, 2025 12:00PM—4:00PM

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

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Design and sew your own original soft sculpture in this playful, hands-on workshop with artist Eva Adderley. Learn how to transform a 2D pattern into a 3D form while exploring shape, texture, and character. This class is perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to create a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal—either for yourself or as a handmade…

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Community Dare to Repair (All Ages) – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 06, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

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

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Join us on a quest to rescue our goods from the landfill. On the first Saturday of the month, a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in and stay for as long as…

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Glitter 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

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Create 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!…

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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dec 09, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

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

***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

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Community Open Carving Session – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

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*** This event requires NO registration! *** Calling all wood carvers! Join us in creating a local community of carvers, to share knowledge, help each other, and make friends with other woodcarving artists. Free to anyone who is interested! Local carver Brian Keogh will lead each session, offering fellowship and help with problem-solving on any…

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Inkle Loom Band Weaving: Turned Krokbragd – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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In this class, students learn how to read a Turned Krokbragd chart and weave a cotton band using three groups of heddles. Unlike plain weave patterns, which utilize only 2 sheds (up and down), Krokbragd patterns utilize 3 sheds and so require additional setup and manipulation of warp threads. If you have taken Beth’s Introduction…

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Herbal Remedies: Elderberry Syrup and Herbs for Winter Health – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Come join local herbalist Heather Mashuga for a hands-on elderberry syrup-making class. Elderberry syrup is a must-have, especially through the colder months! Elderberries are known for their immune-boosting and anti-viral properties. They reduce the duration of colds and flus, as well as the symptoms experienced. They are also packed full of other benefits like clearing mucous, reducing…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM

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

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**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on December 13, 2025. Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability, and…

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Pinecone 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

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In 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,…

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Kitchen Knife Knowhow: Keeping Your Knives Tip-Top – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Sharp knives are safe knives—easier to use, easier to control, and essential for efficient food preparation. In this class, you’ll learn how to improve your knife-sharpening skills and how to recognize when a blade needs just a quick touch-up versus a full regrind. Participants will explore edge geometry, knife steel types, and various sharpening methods…

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Breed Study: Bring Your Own Tool – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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Ever wanted socks that don’t felt, a sweater that doesn’t weigh six pounds, or a shawl with perfect drape? In this class, we will explore the unique properties of our local fibers and learn how to choose the right wool for your spinning projects. We will discuss different sheep breeds and the strengths of various…

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Learn to Make Kransekake – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

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Learn the Scandinavian art of making Kransekake just in time for the holidays. Both Denmark and Norway claim Kransekage (Danish) and Kransekake (Norwegian) as their own. With a nod to both countries, Laurelei will walk you through the steps to create a beautiful 18-ring cake that is typically created for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, Christmas,…

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Community Bridge Club – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

*** This event requires NO registration *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by the group leader. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will be…

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