Current & Upcoming
Beginner’s Spoon Carving – The Folk Tradition from Trunk to Table (16+), September 28 & 29, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Carve one of the first tools we come into contact with as a child: the ancient and glorious wooden spoon! This is a great class for anyone interested in diving right into the world of spoon carving and the rich tradition of green woodworking. The focus of this class is to develop the student’s confidence in…
View MoreHeart to Heart – Carving Wooden Hearts (16+), Saturday, September 7, 2024
Sep 07, 2024 9:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Have you been wanting to jump into the world of green woodworking and slöjd? This is the perfect one-tool class for someone who wants an introduction to wood carving, but the course is open to all skill levels. The universal symbol of love – The Heart. Simple, quick, therapeutic to carve, and a great way…
View MoreCarve a Kuksa – Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Kuksa carving is an Old World tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Not only will Alex teach you to make your own kuksa, but he will be giving you insight into how he makes his own and develops his designs. In this course, you will be fully immersed in the world of kuksa carving…
View MoreHave No Fear…The Axe is Here! (ages 16+) – August 17, 2024
Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine St Marine On Saint Croix, MN 55047
With skill and practice, an axe can remove an impressive amount of material with precision, allowing projects to progress quickly and leaving the finishing work for much smaller hand tools. In fact, many woodworkers consider the axe to be the most fun and efficient tool in the shop. But sometimes the use of an…
View More(Waitlist) Carve a Kuksa – April 20 & 21, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 9:00AM—5:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Kuksa carving is an Old World tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Not only will Alex teach you to make your own kuksa, but he will be giving you insight into how he makes his own and develops his designs. In this course, you will be fully immersed in the world of kuksa carving…
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