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Intro to Photography for Kids (Ages 9 to 14) – Saturday, November 22, 2025

Nov 22, 2025 12:00PM—4:00PM

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

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A picture is worth a thousand words! In the tradition of folk school hands on learning this class will empower students with a beginner’s knowledge to capture images as a true photographer. Students will be introduced to technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, providing them with the foundation to see and capture beauty around them…

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Relief Printmaking – Saturday, January 3, 2026

Jan 03, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

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

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Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

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Pet Portrait Collage – Saturday, January 3, 2025

Jan 03, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Create a one-of-a-kind collaged portrait of your pet using printed imagery as your guide. The instructor will introduce materials and techniques before giving you plenty of work time to experiment, along with tips and tricks to refine your process. Collages will be created on 11×14″ watercolor paper using magazines, acrylic matte medium (applied with a…

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Printed Paper Luminaria – Saturday, January 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Use linocut tools to carve your own rubber stamps and print them onto paper bags to create beautiful luminary decorations for the dark winter months. The source of inspiration and final design are entirely up to you—explore themes of light and dark, day and night, winter and warmth! Each participant will receive a 4×5-inch carving…

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Calligraphy: Art of Beautiful Writing Series – 3 Saturdays: January 17, 24, and 31, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 10:00AM—12:30PM

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

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This class goes beyond the basics, focusing on creative calligraphy projects to help you build skill and confidence. Beginners will start at their own level, learning the fundamentals of calligraphy—including how to form the alphabet—before moving into project work. ** Please note that this class meets for three Saturdays in January: January 17, 2026 January 24, 2026…

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House Wall Vase – Saturday, January 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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In this class, students will create a wall-hanging vase in the shape of a house. Each artist will personalize their piece by stamping designs into the clay and choosing a glaze color for their finished work. Peg will take the clay houses home to fire in her kiln, and participants will receive their beautifully glazed…

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Watercolor Valentines – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026 9:30AM—12:30PM

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

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Learn basic watercolor painting techniques as you create a series of miniature artworks. Participants can choose from a variety of designs and will take home six finished cards—or the supplies to complete them later. If time allows, you’ll also have the chance to write personal notes and seal your envelopes with wax for a special…

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Beginning Photography Class for Kids 9-14 Years old – Saturday, February 7, 2026

Feb 07, 2026 12:00PM—4:00PM

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

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Students will learn how a camera works, explore photography basics, 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 and settings. Your instructor will provide the following: all the cameras light kits computer teaching…

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Winter Landscapes in Watercolor Series – 3 Saturdays: February 14, 21, and 28, 2026

Feb 14, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

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This class will take place over 3 Saturdays for a total of 6 hours: Saturday, February 14 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 21 – 9:30am – 11:30am Saturday, February 28 – 9:30am – 11:30am In this class, we will cover the basics of watercolor painting, including mixing, blending, brush techniques, and how to use…

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Intro to Welding: Create a Metal Sculpture – Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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This class will introduce you to welding as you create a stone and metal sculpture suitable for indoors or outdoors. TIG welding uses an inert gas and bonds metal to metal without a wire feed or rods or sticks, and is typically used for thinner materials such as pipe welding or where appearance is important.  Local…

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Relief Printmaking – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 10:30AM—2:00PM

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

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Create your own postcards or mountable art pieces in this beginner-friendly printmaking class! Students will draw, carve, and hand-print multiples of a 4” x 6” black-and-white relief design—either from their own ideas or from sample images provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to safely handle carving tools, properly ink and print your design using…

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Past | Archive

Printed Paper Ornaments – Saturday, November 15, 2025

Nov 15, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

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

(Waitlist) Create a Barn/Hex Sign – Saturday, November 8, 2025

Nov 08, 2025 9:30AM—2:30PM

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

Carve a Cryptid Linocut – Saturday, October 25, 2025

Oct 25, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

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

Nordic Folk Art Cross Stitch – Saturday, October 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2025 10:30AM—1:30PM

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

Intro to Photography for Kids (Ages 9 to 14) – Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 04, 2025 12:00PM—4:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Anyone Can Draw! Travel Sketching – Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 04, 2025 9:00AM—2:00PM

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