Fiber Arts

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Band Weaving: Turned Krokbragd – Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr 12, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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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. In this class, students learn how to read a Turned Krokbragd chart and weave a cotton band using three groups of heddles. If you have taken Beth’s Introduction…

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Challenge Yourself Series: Understanding Brioche Knitting – Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr 26, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115

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Brioche is unequalled for its lofty texture and distinctive ribbed appearance. As if that’s not enough, it’s reversible. But it’s also mysterious! Even experienced knitters often have trouble grasping it. However, as a teacher experienced in teaching brioche, Liz presents all the information, secret tips, and guidance knitters need to learn it — without struggling!…

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Weave a scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Saturdays, May 3 & 17, 2025

May 03, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Create a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this two-session workshop, learn to warp a loom, wind a shuttle, hem stitch, weave and discuss troubleshooting, on the first day. During the second session learn several fringe options and how to wet finish. Discuss how to plan for future projects on the loom including…

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Band Weaving: Plain Weave on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, May 17, 2025

May 17, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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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Band Weaving: Baltic-style Pickup – Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Jun 14, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, 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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Beginning Spinning on a Wheel – Saturday, June 28, 2025

Jun 28, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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Where does thread come from? Have you ever wondered how a spinning wheel works, or how your wool socks or sweater was made? This class will explore the fundamentals of spinning. – wheel parts – treadling – fiber uptake – drafting – plying – setting and finishing All fibers will be provided by the instructor.…

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(Waitlist) Challenge Yourself Series: Mosaic Knitting – Saturday, March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025 9:30AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115

Band Weaving: Plain Weave on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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

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

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

Community Circular Sock Machine Crank-in – Saturday, February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025 9:30AM—3:30PM

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