March
Current & Upcoming
West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION
Mar 27, 2026 4:30PM—6:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterExpand your knowledge of hand-drumming techniques across djembe and kpanlogo drums, bells, shakers, and stick drums. In this class, you’ll explore how layered rhythms come together to create rich musical conversations within traditional West African genres. *Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on March 27, 2026. If you prefer to register…
View MoreBeginning Crop Art
Mar 28, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterIs Crop Art the first exhibit you race to at the Minnesota State Fair every year? Then this is the class for you! Typically incorporating a variety of seeds, grains, and other natural materials, crop art has been described as the “collision of art and agriculture.” Is crop art “kitsch” or “art” or somewhere in…
View MoreTherapeutic Mushrooms and Functional Fungi
Mar 28, 2026 9:30AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterIn this class, students will explore the therapeutic and functional properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extract compounds. Together, we’ll perform a dual extraction and create a tincture. We will discuss best practices and learn how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics. Your instructor will provide…
View MoreMeditative Drawing
Mar 28, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterDrawing is an ancient human practice used to understand and record the world around us. It is also a meditative process—an enjoyable way to calm the mind, focus the senses, and see with greater clarity. You don’t need to be a skilled artist to enjoy drawing. In this class, we’ll explore a different approach to…
View MoreDip Your Own Twin Flame Candles
Mar 28, 2026 11:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterMake your own hand-dipped candles! Hand-dipping is a traditional craft that has largely faded in favor of machine-made candles, and this class offers a chance to reconnect with the beauty and intention of the process. We’ll walk through each step together, from start to finish, using shared equipment and supplies so you can explore the…
View MorePolish Folk Mobiles: A Hands‑On Pająki Workshop
Mar 28, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE STREET MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
RegisterTransform simple, natural materials into a beautiful, airy mobile that brings movement, color, and calm into any space. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to design and construct their own hanging mobile using natural straw, tissue paper, and twine. These mobiles—known in Poland as pająki (“spiders”)—are part of a century‑old folk tradition, once…
View MoreCommunity Knit Night
Mar 31, 2026 5:00PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
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, embroidery, spinning, or weaving. Find a new friend or meet up with an old one, and enjoy time working on a fiber…
View MoreCommunity Bridge Club
Mar 31, 2026 5:30PM—8:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Join a relaxed group of Bridge players to play and learn more about the game in a welcoming environment. With Bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue developing your Bridge game. Cards and score pads will be provided by group leaders Melinda and Jared Hoke. Bring your notes…
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