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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, February 28th
Feb 28, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 28th, 2024. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums; create full textures of rhythms in traditional West African genres, and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a conversation. This ensemble meets on…
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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
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Community Bridge Group – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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 group leader Joan Fogelberg. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will…
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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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,…
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Create a Barn/Hex Sign – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 9:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School - 550 Pine Street - Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
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 originally found…
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(Waitlist) Pysanky-Ukrainian Egg Decoration (ages 12+) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
It is time to learn the art of making Pysanky – Ukrainian decorated eggs! Using beeswax and dyes applied in layers, students will create amazing, beautiful eggs, perfect for special gifts or ornaments. Just think how happy your friends and family will be to receive this handmade gift! The term ‘pysanky’ is of Eastern European-Slavic…
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Herbal Remedies: Elderberry Syrup and Herbs for Winter Health – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 11:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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 Yoga Practice – Feb/March Series: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
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 function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight…
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Beginning Seed Starting (Intergenerational) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Starting your own seeds can be confusing and stressful if you have never done it before but it is so rewarding! Starting nearly 10 years ago, Gabriella has come so far with her seeds and has learned from so many mistakes. She will be sharing tips that reduce the stress and unknowns most beginners face. Gabriella…
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Soma Yoga Practice – SINGLE SESSION Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 22, 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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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, February 21st
Feb 21, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 21st, 2024. 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 listing for January 3. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe…
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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saintt Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
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Community Bridge Group – Saturday, February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 9:00AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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 group leader Joan Fogelberg. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will…
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Doodles: Embroidery Improv (ages 16+) – Saturday, February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
Doodling clears the mind and opens space for creativity, innovation, and calm. Learn new embroidery stitches by embroidering embellishments on vintage printed fabric. Your instructor will provide the following materials: High-Quality Embroidery Hoop Embroidery Needle Threader Water Soluble Pen Vintage printed fabric Embroidery Floss Students are asked to bring: Your class is scheduled over a…
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Community Dare to Repair in Osceola (All Ages) Saturday February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Osceola Senior Center, 310 Chieftan St., Osceola, WI 54020
***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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Band Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…
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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
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Soma Yoga Practice – Jan/Feb Series: Feb 8, Session 6
Feb 08, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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 function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically…
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Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting, Northern Lights (Ages 10+) – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 10:30AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
If you think you can’t paint anything other than a wall, this class is for you! You will paint a painting wet-on-wet style (aka alla prima) just like Bill Alexander and his students did on PBS. In this class, instructor Kevin Klein will share what he learned directly from Tom Anderson, Buck Paulson, and Steve Ross.…
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Community Open Carving Session – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***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 project…
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(Waitlist) Potato Basket Making – Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 9:30AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
What about making a Potato Basket? Potato Baskets have been around for many, many years. You will make a ribbed potato basket, practicing those ribbed basket skills but without a handle. Just something a bit different. Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor who will have you laughing and learning, she’ll help you ease into basket weaving…
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Community Song Circle (All Ages) – Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Marine Mills Folk School
Feb 08, 2025 11:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…
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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, February 28th
Feb 28, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 28th, 2024. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums; create full textures of rhythms in traditional West African genres, and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a conversation. This ensemble meets on…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Group – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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 group leader Joan Fogelberg. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will…
View MoreCommunity Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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,…
View MoreCreate a Barn/Hex Sign – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 9:30AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School - 550 Pine Street - Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
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 originally found…
View More(Waitlist) Pysanky-Ukrainian Egg Decoration (ages 12+) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
It is time to learn the art of making Pysanky – Ukrainian decorated eggs! Using beeswax and dyes applied in layers, students will create amazing, beautiful eggs, perfect for special gifts or ornaments. Just think how happy your friends and family will be to receive this handmade gift! The term ‘pysanky’ is of Eastern European-Slavic…
View MoreHerbal Remedies: Elderberry Syrup and Herbs for Winter Health – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 11:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – Feb/March Series: Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
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 function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight…
View MoreBeginning Seed Starting (Intergenerational) – Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Starting your own seeds can be confusing and stressful if you have never done it before but it is so rewarding! Starting nearly 10 years ago, Gabriella has come so far with her seeds and has learned from so many mistakes. She will be sharing tips that reduce the stress and unknowns most beginners face. Gabriella…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – SINGLE SESSION Saturday, February 22, 2025
Feb 22, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 22, 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…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION – Friday, February 21st
Feb 21, 2025 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on February 21st, 2024. 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 listing for January 3. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for djembe…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saintt Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Group – Saturday, February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 9:00AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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 group leader Joan Fogelberg. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will…
View MoreDoodles: Embroidery Improv (ages 16+) – Saturday, February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
Doodling clears the mind and opens space for creativity, innovation, and calm. Learn new embroidery stitches by embroidering embellishments on vintage printed fabric. Your instructor will provide the following materials: High-Quality Embroidery Hoop Embroidery Needle Threader Water Soluble Pen Vintage printed fabric Embroidery Floss Students are asked to bring: Your class is scheduled over a…
View MoreCommunity Dare to Repair in Osceola (All Ages) Saturday February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Osceola Senior Center, 310 Chieftan St., Osceola, WI 54020
***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…
View MoreBand Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night – Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025 6:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047
***This event requires NO registration! Come as you are and bring a knitting project — whether you’re in the middle of one, or have a project you’ve been meaning to start. If you don’t knit, bring your crochet or embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one and enjoy…
View MoreSoma Yoga Practice – Jan/Feb Series: Feb 8, Session 6
Feb 08, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM
Marine Mills Folk School, Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
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 function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically…
View MoreWet-on-Wet Oil Painting, Northern Lights (Ages 10+) – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 10:30AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
If you think you can’t paint anything other than a wall, this class is for you! You will paint a painting wet-on-wet style (aka alla prima) just like Bill Alexander and his students did on PBS. In this class, instructor Kevin Klein will share what he learned directly from Tom Anderson, Buck Paulson, and Steve Ross.…
View MoreCommunity Open Carving Session – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***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 project…
View More(Waitlist) Potato Basket Making – Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9, 2025
Feb 08, 2025 9:30AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
What about making a Potato Basket? Potato Baskets have been around for many, many years. You will make a ribbed potato basket, practicing those ribbed basket skills but without a handle. Just something a bit different. Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor who will have you laughing and learning, she’ll help you ease into basket weaving…
View MoreCommunity Song Circle (All Ages) – Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Marine Mills Folk School
Feb 08, 2025 11:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…
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