This is an introductory spoon-carving class, great for beginners and those wanting to review the foundations of carving. Class will start with an overview of traditional knife grips and carving techniques. Students will be given the time and material to practice these skills on wooden sticks before carving a medium-sized serving or cooking spoon. With…

This class will introduce you to TIG welding and hand tool use for metal work. TIG welding uses an inert gas (argon) and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed, rods or sticks. You must have some hand strength to use the cutting and bending tools that shape the rose. Local artist Greg Kraft will…

Become a Broom Squire! That is what a person who makes brooms is called. Experience tying a traditional hand broom, which dates back to Colonial America. You will learn the style of tying known as a turkey wing. This turkey wing broom is approximately 14-16 inches tall with a spread of 10-12 inches wide. You will make two…

*This class is full with a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click register and fill out your information. We will contact you if a spot opens up and then you can officially register and pay. Learn the art of chip carving, a very old craft practiced in many cultures,…

Join mushroom enthusiast Carson Gross for a mushroom walk and talk in the St. Croix Valley. Class will start with an overview of the basics of mushroom foraging and identification as well as discussion of how to forage ethically and mindfully. The class will then meet at a nearby location for a mycological walk in…

***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by…

Learn to draw and get more out of traveling! ‘Moment sketching’ is capturing the moment, expressing how you feel about what you are observing and sketching. It’s the perfect approach for traveling, as it will help you become more observant and expand your traveling experience. A wise man once said the only way to learn…

Learn to make all-natural soap with John Hanson, owner/maker of the Longfellow Soap Company. Due to the use of lye (used as it has been for over 5,000 years in soap making), part of the class will be a demonstration, but the class also includes a hands-on section with attendee participation. Each student will take…

Learn the art of embroidery and creating something by hand. In this class, students will learn to embroider six different stitches from the most basic to a little more challenging. Using only these six stitches, students will learn variations and how to combine stitches to create a colorful floral design. This class will focus on…

*This class is full with a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click register and fill out your information. We will contact you if a spot opens up and then you can officially register and pay. Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art…

In this class, we will learn the basic skills of leather working while sewing a classic 100% leather tote bag. Learn about cutting leather, preparing it for stitching, saddle-stitching and riveting handles. Leave with a beautiful market tote of your very own and the skills to do countless leather-working projects for a lifetime! The tote…

***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. *** Lia will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you…

***This event requires NO registration! Just come if you can and enjoy. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS SESSION ONLY! 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…

Mobiles are sculpture that moves. They use equilibrium (balance) to hold together an assemblage of shapes in space. Their inventor, Alexander Caulder, made them because they were fun! This class will have, at its heart, the creation of something fun, that can be used as holiday-themed art or an artistic puzzle to be solved by their…

***This event requires NO registration! However, you can enter your information if you would like us to know you’re coming. *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by…

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…

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…

Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique that involves folding, twisting, or bunching cloth and then binding it to create brilliant patterns.  In this class, you will learn folding techniques that utilize stitched thread as a resist. By stitching and folding fabric in certain ways, you will be able to create mesmerizing repeating patterns. You will dip…

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…

*This class is full, but you can sign up to be put on the waitlist. If a spot opens up, we will contact you so that you can officially register and pay. * Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing,…

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. This class will take place on 3 consecutive Saturdays, for 1.5 hours each time: July 8 & July 15 Janice…

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 class will take place over 3 days for a total of 8 hours: Friday…