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Community Bridge Club (All Ages) April 20, 2024

Apr 20, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

***Please register if you plan to attend Bridge Club so the host knows you’re coming. *** Community Bridge Club is ongoing and welcomes players with minimal to experienced knowledge of the game. There is no official instruction, however, everyone is friendly, helpful to one another and enjoys playing bridge in a very relaxed atmosphere. Players gather twice monthly when they can. Host, Joan,…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) April 18, 2024 (Session 6 of 7)

Apr 18, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

*If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.  Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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. When you sign up for…

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Community Knit Night (All Ages) April 16, 2024

Apr 16, 2024 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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(Waitlist) Copper Foil Stained Glass Window (Ages 12+) April 13, 2024

Apr 13, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

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

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

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Introduction to Hmong Embroidery: Paj Ntaub (Ages 16+) April 13, 2024

Apr 13, 2024 10:30AM—1:30PM

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

This class introduces students to Hmong embroidery needlework called paj ntaub (flower cloth). Students will learn about the history, motifs, or symbols of the Hmong paj ntaub and make a piece of paj ntaub using the cross-stitching embroidery method. Each student will receive a kit with materials and additional tips/resources to help increase the student’s…

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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) April 13, 2024

Apr 13, 2024 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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Intro to Clogging (Ages 10+) April 13, 2024 (Session 4 of 4)

Apr 13, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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

Clogging is a fun activity for the whole family and provides great exercise! Learn the basic steps of clogging, along with at least three routines. Modern clogging shows similarities to tap, Irish dancing, and Hip Hop. The last class will be a fun opportunity to showcase your new clogging routines for friends and family! *The…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) April 11, 2024 (Session 5 of 7)

Apr 11, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

*If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.  Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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. When you sign up for…

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Community Knit Night (All Ages) April 9, 2024

Apr 09, 2024 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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Rescheduled – Community Bridge Club (All Ages) April 9, 2024

Apr 09, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

***Bridge Club has been rescheduled due to the weather cancellation on March 26. Please register if you plan to attend Bridge Club so the host knows you’re coming. *** Community Bridge Club is ongoing and welcomes players with minimal to experienced knowledge of the game. There is no official instruction, however, everyone is friendly, helpful to one another…

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Five-Strand Braided Bead Necklace (Ages 12+) April 6, 2024

Apr 06, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

Join instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant necklace. Students will make a five-strand braid with tin thread, a fine wire wrapped around a fiber core (4% silver), and then add three ceramic beads to make an eye-catching necklace with a silver-plated clasp. Katherine is one of our highest-rated instructors. Her classes…

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Intro to Photography for Kids (Ages 9 to 14) April 6 & 13, 2024

Apr 06, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM

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

A picture is worth a thousand words! This class will empower students to begin to capture images that express themselves in relation to the world around them. Students will be introduced to technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, providing them with the foundation for life-long enjoyment & expression. This class is designed for 9- to 14-year-olds…

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Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting (Ages 10+) April 6, 2024

Apr 06, 2024 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 using the wet-on-wet style (aka alla prima) just like Bill Alexander and his students did on the popular PBS show. In this class, instructor Kevin Klein will share what he has learned directly from Tom Anderson,…

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Community Dare to Repair (All Ages) April 6, 2024

Apr 06, 2024 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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Intro to Clogging (Ages 10+) April 6, 2024 (Session 3 of 4)

Apr 06, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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

Clogging is a fun activity for the whole family and provides great exercise! Learn the basic steps of clogging, along with at least three routines. Modern clogging shows similarities to tap, Irish dancing, and Hip Hop. The last class will be a fun opportunity to showcase your new clogging routines for friends and family! *The…

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(Waitlist) Build a Wooden Paddle (14+) April 5-7, 2024

Apr 05, 2024 4:00PM—7:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School To be announced Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Build your own bent shaft canoe paddle. Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing. This is one of our most popular classes, our students love our instructor…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) April 4, 2024 (Session 4 of 7)

Apr 04, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

*If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.  Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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. When you sign up for…

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Community Knit Night (All Ages) April 2, 2024

Apr 02, 2024 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 West African Drumming (All Ages) March 28, 2024

Mar 28, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM

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

***Registration is not required for this event. However, if you plan to come, please register so we know how many people to expect.  Join host Janice Hunton for a hands-on experience with West-African drumming. Learn about hand-drumming technique for djembe and kpanlogo drums, discover traditional West-African rhythms and how the layers of rhythms work together to create a…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 10+) March 28, 2024 (Session 3 of 7)

Mar 28, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

*If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.  Expand knowledge of hand-drumming technique 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. When you sign up for…

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Canceled – Community Knit Night (All Ages) March 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024 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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Make a Stitched and Plaited Whisk Broom (Ages 16+) March 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

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

Join experienced broom-maker Tina Green Krause and learn to make a functional and beautiful whisk broom. In this 5-hour introduction class, you will learn techniques to make a strong and sturdy hand broom. You will also learn to process stalks, plait handles and stitch the broom flat. You’ll leave the class feeling confident and inspired…

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