Fiber Arts

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Intro to Traditional Indian Hand Block Printing (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Hand block printing has been around for over 3,000 years. In this class, you will get an introduction to the basics of an Indian technique of printing on fabric with hand-carved wooden blocks. You will learn three basic techniques from instructor Katrina Ulrich of Marigold Arts and Adventures, practicing on 3 pieces of cotton, then print…

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Nuno Felted Table Runner (In-Person) March 25, 2023

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—3:30PM

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

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Learn two fascinating techniques in one class! Felt a beautiful table runner or wall hanging using wool from local sheep. Layer naturally colored fibers on silk fabric, then add texture and color with a variety of embellishing techniques, including silk paper you make in class. Add your own creative touches for a one-of-a-kind felted accessory.…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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FREE Community Dare to Repair (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Molly Sanford and Dana Vannen Anderson are on a quest to rescue your goods from the landfill. On the first Saturday of the month, join a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in…

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Explore Tunisian Crochet Stitches (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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A basic Tunisian crochet stitch is like a cross between crochet and weaving that produces a waffle-like texture. In this class, we will explore other versions of this stitch, including an airy double crochet stitch, full stitch, smock stitch, and a striping technique. You can make your stitched samples into individual squares or one long sampler.…

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Spindle Spinning with Different Fiber Breeds (In-Person, Intergenerational) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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This class will explore how the fibers from different fiber breeds spin, and different characteristics of various fiber breeds. We will play with spinning different breeds and fibers from our local fibershed using handmade wooden drop spindles, which students will get to keep for future spinning.  We will experiment and play with fibers from local breeds…

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(Waitlist) Introduction to Inkle Weaving (In-Person) April 1, 2023

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Inkle loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. There are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries.  In this class…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 4, 2023

Apr 04, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Needle Felt a Chickadee (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 9:30AM—1:00PM

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

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We’re excited to welcome back Karen Englebretson for another needle felting class. In this fast-paced class, you will learn to needle felt a three-dimensional chickadee from core wool and apply lifelike characteristics using merino prefelt and merino roving. You will also learn finishing details for glass bead eyes, mounting, and hanging as an ornament. Participants…

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(Waitlist) Introduction to Tufting (In-Person) April 15, 2023

Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM—5:30PM

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

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Students will learn everything they need to build their own tufting practice at home from fiber artist Meg Brunston. They will start with the basics of applying fabric to the frame, leading into designing and tufting a piece, and finishing the piece with backing cloth and commercial grade adhesive. They will receive tips and tricks to…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 18, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Introduction to Wet Felting (In-Person) April 22, 2023

Apr 22, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Explore the fundamentals of the ancient technique of wet felting. Using modern materials, learn to lay out wool, the steps to create quality felt, and build a foundation for more complex felting projects. This is a great class for beginners and those who’d like to improve their felt-making skills. Students will go home with two…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) April 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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You Can Sew! Lined Zipper Bag (In-Person) April 29, 2023

Apr 29, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

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Bring your sewing machine and build confidence in your sewing skills while learning to make your own lined zipper pouch. Instructor Lynn Berens will guide you through the process of cutting fabric, ironing, and sewing your bag. Students will make a fully lined zipper bag that measures approximately 5“ x 7“. The bag also has…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) May 2, 2023

May 02, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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FREE Community Dare to Repair (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Molly Sanford and Dana Vannen Anderson are on a quest to rescue your goods from the landfill. On the first Saturday of the month, join a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in…

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Nordic Block Printing (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 2023 9:00AM—3:00PM

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

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In this class, students will learn to carve simple nordic-inspired designs on linoleum blocks and use permanent fabric inks to print the design on their fabric. By using a variety of design elements and shapes and colors in the printing process, a simple design can become a unique work of art for the table or…

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Beginning Primitive Rug Hooking, (In-Person) May 6, 2023

May 06, 2023 9:00AM—3:00PM

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

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Students will learn rug hooking with wool fabric strips on a linen backing to create a beautiful landscape design. Topics covered will include: hooking straight and curved lines; using hard and soft edges; and understanding atmospheric perspective. At the end of the day, students will leave with a hooked 4-by-6-inch landscape ready to be framed,…

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Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom (In Person) May 7 & 20, 2023

May 07, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St 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 determining…

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Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) May 9, 2023

May 09, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** 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…

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Crochet a Rope Basket (In-Person) May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Join knit and crochet designer Cara Corey for a beginning crochet class, in which you will learn how to construct a sturdy basket with leather handles (perfect for storing craft supplies, toys or other household items) with felted wool rope and your fingers rather than a crochet hook. No crochet experience is required. These baskets…

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Past | Archive

Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Challenge Yourself Series: Mosaic Knitting (In-Person) March 18, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 14, 2023

Mar 14, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Intro to Nalbinding (In-Person) March 11, 2023

Mar 11, 2023 9:00AM—3:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Weaving on a Loom! (In-Person) March 11, 2023

Mar 11, 2023 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) March 7, 2023

Mar 07, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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