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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…

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Heart 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…

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Carve 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…

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Have 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…

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(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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Past | Archive

Community Bridge Club (All Ages) – December 17, 2024 – Tuesday Evening

Dec 17, 2024 6:00PM—8:30PM

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

Community Open Carving Session – December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

Copper Foil Stained Glass Window (Ages 12+) – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

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

Band Weaving on an Inkle Loom – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

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

Herbal Remedies: Make Elderberry Syrup – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 11:00AM—1:00PM

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

Weaving on a Loom – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 9:00AM—2:00PM

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