February

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Winter Landscapes in Watercolor Series – 3 Saturdays: February 14, 21, and 28, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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This class will take place over 3 Saturdays for a total of 6 hours: Saturday, February 14 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 21 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 28 – 9:30am – 11:30am In this class, we will cover the basics of watercolor painting, including mixing, blending, brush techniques, and how to use…

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Relief Printmaking – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

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

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Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026 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 February 20, 2026

Feb 20, 2026 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 February 20, 2026. 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 January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

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Band Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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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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Songwriting in the Folk Tradition – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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If you have ever thought about writing your own songs, join us for a songwriting workshop focusing on folk traditions, lyrics development, and some history. This class explores the songwriting process through examples and guided exercises, giving participants the opportunity to create original songs and develop their own creative voice. Your instructor will provide the…

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Polish Cuisine: Winter Soups – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Polish soups are more than starters, they are soulful, nourishing, and steeped in tradition. In this class, you will learn to make two vegetarian soups: kapuśniak, a tangy sauerkraut-based soup layered with earthy vegetables and warming spices, and barszcz, a vibrant beet broth served with delicate mushroom-filled dumplings called uszka. We’ll explore fermentation, broth-building, and…

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Knitted Breast Forms – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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It may not be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but need has no season. We all know someone who could use a gift that provides comfort and dignity—or perhaps we could use it ourselves. One breast form recipient shared, “When I look in the mirror, I recognize myself again.” Many recipients request additional forms, a true…

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Slow Flow Soma Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 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 February 21, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

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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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Intro to Welding: Create a Metal Sculpture – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture suitable for indoors or outdoors. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed or rods or sticks, and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is important.  Local…

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Knife Skills are Life Skills with Fred Livesay (Ages 16+) – Sat/Sun February 21 & 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 9:00AM—5:00PM

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

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Students will learn 10 to 14 different, but essential knife grips and how to use them effectively carving. In the process you will become comfortable with the use of a knife, safely carving both away and towards yourself. Sharpening knives will be covered in some detail. This two-day class will be interspersed with demonstrations of…

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Community Bridge Club – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 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 group leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes if you…

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Community Knit Night – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026 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 Bridge Club – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026 5:30PM—8:00PM

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 group leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes if you…

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Intermediate West African Drumming – SINGLE SESSION – Thursday February 26, 2026

Feb 26, 2026 7:00PM—8:30PM

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 February 26, 2026. 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 January 22, 2026. Intermediate West African Drumming is intended…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Swedish Folk Painting with Egg Yolk

Feb 26, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Learn to make your own natural paint out of egg yolks in the style of folk painting from Southern Sweden! Teaching artist Pieper Fleck Bloomquist has studied and practiced traditional Swedish folk art painting practices dalmålning and bonadsmålning for over 30 years, and blends these techniques to tell contemporary stories. Historically, paints were mixed from…

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West African Drumming Ensemble – SINGLE SESSION – Friday February 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 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 February 27, 2026. 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 January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

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Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM

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

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In this class, students will explore the medicinal properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extracts. Together, we’ll perform a dual extraction and create a tincture while discussing best practices and learning how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics. Your instructor will provide the following: Mushrooms for…

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Relief Printmaking – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

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

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Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

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Denim Upcycling – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 1:00PM—4:00PM

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

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Breathe new life into your old jeans, jackets, and other denim pieces in this hands-on workshop focused on creativity and sustainability. You’ll learn visible mending techniques such as patching, sashiko-inspired stitching, and creative repair methods. The class will combine some machine sewing and hand stitching. There will be 1-2 sewing machines on hand that the…

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Slow Flow Soma Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 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 February 28, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

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