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Beginning Spinning on a Wheel (In-Person) January 14, 2023

Jan 14, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

Learn to spin wool on a wheel and leave class with a skein of your own handmade yarn. Join Sharon Knutson from Knitting My Way Home and learn the basics of spinning wool into yarn. Sharon will provide you with the knowledge to begin the art of Spinning Wool. This class is for beginners and…

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Weaving on a Loom! (In-Person) January 14, 2023

Jan 14, 2023 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

This rigid heddle loom class is designed for any level weaver! Your guide is Lisa Peterson, weaver extraordinaire. You will complete a table runner or set of coasters, learning how to create patterns using color, fiber texture and a few simple techniques. We may even find some truly natural fibers to incorporate into your weaving…

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FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) January 10, 2023

Jan 10, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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. *** 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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Tunisian Crochet in the Round (In-Person) January 7, 2023

Jan 07, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Learn about Tunisian crochet, which is like a cross between crochet and weaving that produces a waffle-like texture. Tunisian crochet is believed to be started by the French in the early 1800s. In this class, students will learn the process of working Tunisian crochet stitches in the round, which can be useful for hats, headbands,…

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FREE Community Dare to Repair (In-Person) January 7, 2023

Jan 07, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

***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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FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) December 6, 2022

Dec 06, 2022 6:30PM—8:00PM

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. 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…

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Crochet Amigurumi Ornaments (In-Person) December 3, 2022

Dec 03, 2022 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

Learn basic crochet techniques while making these adorable crocheted ornaments! Once you finish your ornaments, you will want to make more and more. They make great holiday gifts, too. Instructor Cara Corey will show you how to form rounds, increase and decrease, stuff your ornaments, and embellish them with tiny faces. You will start with mittens…

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Free! Mend with Friends (In-Person) December 3, 2022

Dec 03, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. Calling all menders! Do you have a pile of mending you’ve been meaning to get to, but haven’t quite gotten to yet? Get support from other menders at our monthly “Mend with Friends” events on the first Saturday of every month. Share mending…

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FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) November 29, 2022

Nov 29, 2022 6:30PM—8:00PM

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. 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…

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FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 6:30PM—8:00PM

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. 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…

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FREE! Tuesday Knit Night (In-Person) November 15, 2022

Nov 15, 2022 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. 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…

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Skinnfell Chair Pad (In-Person) November 5, 2022

Nov 05, 2022 10:00AM—2:00PM

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In this introduction to the Norwegian craft of Skinnfell, participants will create a wood block-printed sheepskin chair pad which can also be used as a wall hanging. We will discuss the traditional use of Skinnfell and the symbolism of the motifs to impart goodwill to the user. Options for stitched and non-stitched edgings will be discussed.…

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Crochet a Rope Basket (In-Person) October 29, 2022

Oct 29, 2022 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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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Basics of Yarn Dyeing (In-Person) October 29, 2022

Oct 29, 2022 10:00AM—3:00PM

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

Have you ever wanted to know how to dye but were afraid of all the potions and mixtures to make that possible?  Well if you have, this class is for you!  Join Polly Hart from Trippin with Dixie Fiber Co. as she walks you through the basics of using chemical dyes to create beautiful, hand…

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Felted Vases, Vessels and Bowls (In-Person) October 22, 2022

Oct 22, 2022 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

Learn the fascinating art of sculptural wet felting! Using wool and a variety of natural fibers, felt a small vessel to hold trinkets, chocolates or to simply brighten up any shelf. Choose bright or natural colors, then “sculpt” your vessel into any 3D shape from organic to contemporary. You can even make it reversible. Some…

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