March

Current & Upcoming

Community Knit Night (All Ages) March 19, 2024

Mar 19, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***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 Needle-Felting Night – March 19, 2024

Mar 19, 2024 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

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***Registration is not required for this event, but you can register to let us know you’re coming.  Need some help or care to share your 3-dimensional needle felting project? Want to try out some simple needle-felting techniques? If you’re currently working on a project or have never tried needle felting, this is an opportunity to learn…

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West African Drumming Ensemble (Ages 12+) March 21, 2024 (Session 2 of 7)

Mar 21, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PM

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

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*If you are interested in joining the ensemble in March & April, please click here to register for all sessions.  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…

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Herbal Remedies: Make a Soothing Salve – March 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 11:00AM—1:30PM

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

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Come join local herbalist Heather Mashuga in a hands-on salve-making class. Want to take that next step and feel comfortable turning all the amazing herbs you have learned about into topical remedies? We will make a couple of different herb-infused oils, turn those oils into salve, and learn how to utilize them. Each participant will…

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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

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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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Rip It – Warp It – Weave It – March 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM

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

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What can you do with old fabric? WEAVE IT into a placemat or table runner. In this class, you will prepare fabric, warp the loom, and weave. This class is designed for any level weaver! Your guide is Lisa Peterson, weaver extraordinaire. Feel free to bring “fiber” to prepare. Lisa will also have plenty of fiber to…

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(Waitlist) Kurv Lerrett Basket – March 23 & 24, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 9:30AM—3:00PM

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

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It is time to learn how to make a Tote Basket! A simple yet great tote, you can choose any colors of reed to color your basket. You will learn how to add a lattice bottom. Carry all your knitting or paperwork or favorite project anywhere you need to go with this woven tote. You…

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Intro to Chip Carving – March 23 & 24, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM

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

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Join Wesley Hathaway for an introduction to chip carving. The goal of this class is to provide you with the fundamental skills of chip carving to allow you to tackle projects on your own. During this two-day class, we will cover topics that include but are not limited to wood grain, sharpening, design/patterns, carving, and…

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Alcohol Ink Flowers (Ages 16+) March 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 10:30AM—12:30PM

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

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How you ever wanted to create beautiful flowers but thought it would be too hard? Alcohol Ink painting is more abstract which gives you the freedom to paint without rules. Beware – it is addictive! You will learn the basics of alcohol ink including: What is Alcohol Ink? How can it be used? What tools…

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Intro to Clogging (Ages 10+) March 23, 2024 (Session 2 of 4)

Mar 23, 2024 9:30AM—10:30AM

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

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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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Community Dare to Repair in Osceola (All Ages) March 23, 2024

Mar 23, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

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***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 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

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***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 Bridge Club (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

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***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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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

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***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

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*If you are interested in joining the ensemble in March & April, please click here to register for all sessions.  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…

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Birding Through the Seasons: The Anticipation of Migration (Ages 8+) April 20, 2024

Apr 20, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St. , MN 55047

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Join educator and bird enthusiast Jaime Souza for the next phase of Birding Through the Seasons. Kids ages 8 to 12 may attend for free! (This class is not recommended for children younger than 8.) March and April are typically spring break months. We find ourselves dreaming of palm trees or desert landscapes where the…

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Past | Archive

(Waitlist) Pysanky-Ukrainian Egg Decoration (Ages 12+) March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 9:00AM—1:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Intro to Spinning on a Wheel – March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 9:30AM—3:30PM

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

Make Your Own Soap (Ages 10+) March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Intro to Band Weaving on an Inkle Loom – March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Intro to Talismanic Embroidery – March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

Community Bridge Club (All Ages) March 16, 2024

Mar 16, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM

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