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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION

May 08, 2026 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Expand 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 May 8, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

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Solve It! Secret Box Workshop

May 09, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional Eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble intricate sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your…

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Travel Sketching in Color

May 09, 2026 9:00AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047

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Learn to draw in COLOR 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. This class will review drawing and design concepts…

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Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages)

May 09, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal, even with complete strangers! The…

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Meditative Stitching

May 09, 2026 10:30AM—1:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047

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Stitch Meditation is a creative, mindful practice that supports stress reduction, deepened awareness, and the discovery of your own creative voice. Through slow, intentional hand stitching, you’ll explore how simple repetitive movements can quiet the mind and invite calm, focus, and presence. In this three-hour workshop, you’ll be guided through a meditative stitching process that…

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Beginning Photography for Kids Ages 9-14

May 09, 2026 12:00PM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Students (ages 9-14) will learn how a camera works, explore the fundamentals of photography, and build a strong foundation they can continue developing on their own. Each participant will choose a digital camera to keep and spend class time getting comfortable with its features, settings, and basic functions through hands-on practice. Instructor Carl Wegener is…

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Valley of a Thousand Flowers: Painting with Alcohol Ink

May 09, 2026 11:00AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Alcohol Ink  is a new painting technique that just screams ABSTRACT. First you will create a sky using alcohol ink. Next, you will create a valley using multiple green colors using a brush. Your background is now complete. The best part will be applying different colors to make your flowers. You will soon have a…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – May Series

May 09, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability. This is an all levels class.…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – May Series: SINGLE SESSION

May 09, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability.  This is an all levels class.…

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Community Open Carving Session

May 09, 2026 10:00AM—12:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Calling all wood carvers! Join us in creating a local community of carvers, to share knowledge, help each other, and make friends with other woodcarving artists. Free to anyone who is interested! Local carver Brian Keogh will lead each session, offering fellowship and help with problem-solving on any project that needs an additional set of…

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Community Knit Night

May 12, 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…

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West African Drumming Ensemble SINGLE SESSION

May 15, 2026 4:30PM—6:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Expand 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 May 15, 2026. If you prefer to register for…

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Community Bridge Club

May 16, 2026 9:00AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

*** This event requires NO registration *** 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 the group leader. Bring your notes if you have them. A reminder notice will be…

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Song Circle (Intergenerational)

May 16, 2026 11:00AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…

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Spring Birding

May 16, 2026 9:30AM—2:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047

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Spring birding is all about catching migrating birds as they make their way north to their breeding grounds. Join avid birder Michael Karns for an exploration of the spring migration, and sharpen your skills in identifying warblers along the way. Together, we’ll observe seasonal movement, listen for song, and deepen our understanding of these vibrant…

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Relief Printmaking: Spring Bookmarks

May 16, 2026 10:00AM—1:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047

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Create your own bookmarks in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 2” × 6” black-and-white design, using either their own ideas or sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely use carving tools, properly ink and print your design using hand-printing techniques, and troubleshoot common…

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Watercolor Batik: Iris

May 16, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik! You’ll work from an original watercolor batik of irises while learning a bit of history and theory before diving into hands-on creating. Using watercolor on Kinwashi paper, you’ll explore the process and techniques that make this medium unique. This…

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Country Dance Workshop with Howdy Partner Dance

May 16, 2026 10:30AM—1:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Develop your social dance skills in a low-risk, high-fun environment! This class focuses on two-step and waltz, giving you the confidence and comfort to hit the dance floor with ease. Giddy up and get ready to move! Students are asked to bring: Water bottle Breathable clothing (wear layers!) Shoes that scoot (any shoes that are…

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Soma Slow Flow Yoga – May Series: SINGLE SESSION

May 16, 2026 10:30AM—11:30AM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Soma Slow Flow is a blend of Somatics (gentle movements) to unwind the body and asana/postures for mobility and strength. The slower pace allows yogis to find alignment, individual variation and create space within. We practice breathwork and then add breath to movement for energy flow, mobility and stability.  This is an all levels class.…

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The Kuksa! Carving Wooden Drinking Vessels

May 16, 2026 9:00AM—5:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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Kuksa carving is an old world tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Instructor and carver Alex Yerks will teach you to make your own kuksa and provide insight into how he makes his own pieces and develops his designs. The goal of the workshop is to build a relationship with each of the…

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Community Knit Night

May 19, 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…

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Community Bridge Club

May 26, 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. 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 the group leader. Bring your notes if you have them.  A reminder notice will be sent out twice…

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