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Community Bridge Club (All Ages) April 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM
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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Stained Glass Suncatchers (Ages 12+) April 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Have fun learning the basic steps to making a stained-glass window and go home with a new skill and a gift or two. Students will learn how to break glass with purpose, shape glass to a pattern, and reassemble it to make something beautiful. Glass will be assembled with the copper foil method, which is a thin strip…
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(Waitlist) Knife Skills are Life Skills with Fred Livesay (Ages 16+) April 27 & 28, 2023
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Join internationally respected woodworker and craftsman Fred Livesay for this 2-day class focused on knife skills. Students will learn 10 to 14 different knife grips and how to use them effectively for wood carving. In the process you will become comfortable with the use of a knife, safely carving both away and towards yourself. Sharpening…
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Community Dare to Repair in Osceola (All Ages) April 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 10:00AM—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 Terry Metz are on a quest to rescue your goods from the landfill. On the last Saturday of the month, join a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in and…
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Community West African Drumming (All Ages) April 25, 2024
Apr 25, 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 12+) April 25, 2024 (Session 7 of 7)
Apr 25, 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 23, 2024
Apr 23, 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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Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…
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Weave Kitchen Towels on a Rigid Heddle Loom (Ages 16+) April 20 & 27, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Students will learn to warp a loom with 2-3 colors of cotton yarn, following a weaving draft. They will also learn a new way to tie the warp onto the loom using shoe laces. This is a great way to save yarn. We will get started weaving the first day. The students will need to…
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Upcycled Coiled Baskets & More (Ages 12+) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Coiling has been utilized for centuries by many cultures to create basketry, often with plant fibers. In honor of Earth Day, we will put a modern spin on this craft, using plastic shopping bags (that so often get thrown away) as the filler for our coils. We will also use various yarns to do the…
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Community Singing Circle (All Ages) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 11:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***Please register so we know how many people to expect. A donation of $10 is requested at the time of the singing circle unless it is a hardship to donate. *** Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or…
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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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Community Bridge Club (All Ages) April 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM
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,…
View MoreStained Glass Suncatchers (Ages 12+) April 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Have fun learning the basic steps to making a stained-glass window and go home with a new skill and a gift or two. Students will learn how to break glass with purpose, shape glass to a pattern, and reassemble it to make something beautiful. Glass will be assembled with the copper foil method, which is a thin strip…
View More(Waitlist) Knife Skills are Life Skills with Fred Livesay (Ages 16+) April 27 & 28, 2023
Apr 27, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Join internationally respected woodworker and craftsman Fred Livesay for this 2-day class focused on knife skills. Students will learn 10 to 14 different knife grips and how to use them effectively for wood carving. In the process you will become comfortable with the use of a knife, safely carving both away and towards yourself. Sharpening…
View MoreCommunity Dare to Repair in Osceola (All Ages) April 27, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 10:00AM—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 Terry Metz are on a quest to rescue your goods from the landfill. On the last Saturday of the month, join a community of repair-driven folks and learn how to restore items rather than throw them away. Drop in and…
View MoreCommunity West African Drumming (All Ages) April 25, 2024
Apr 25, 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…
View MoreWest African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) April 25, 2024 (Session 7 of 7)
Apr 25, 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…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night (All Ages) April 23, 2024
Apr 23, 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…
View MoreHerbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, noticing and admiring the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. Discover how to learn to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing. Herbal medicine focuses on herbs to prevent and treat illness and promote health and has been used for centuries by…
View MoreWeave Kitchen Towels on a Rigid Heddle Loom (Ages 16+) April 20 & 27, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Students will learn to warp a loom with 2-3 colors of cotton yarn, following a weaving draft. They will also learn a new way to tie the warp onto the loom using shoe laces. This is a great way to save yarn. We will get started weaving the first day. The students will need to…
View MoreUpcycled Coiled Baskets & More (Ages 12+) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Coiling has been utilized for centuries by many cultures to create basketry, often with plant fibers. In honor of Earth Day, we will put a modern spin on this craft, using plastic shopping bags (that so often get thrown away) as the filler for our coils. We will also use various yarns to do the…
View MoreCommunity Singing Circle (All Ages) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 11:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
***Please register so we know how many people to expect. A donation of $10 is requested at the time of the singing circle unless it is a hardship to donate. *** Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or…
View MoreCommunity 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,…
View MoreWest 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…
View MoreCommunity 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…
View More(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…
View MoreIntroduction 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…
View MoreCommunity 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,…
View MoreIntro 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…
View MoreWest 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…
View MoreCommunity 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…
View MoreRescheduled – 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…
View MoreFive-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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