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Intro to Shibori with Indigo Dye (Ages 12+) June 1, 2024
Jun 01, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterOne of the earliest written descriptions of Shibori dates to 238 CE! Shibori is a Japanese technique that involves folding, twisting, or bunching cloth and then binding it to create brilliant patterns when it’s dyed. In this class, you will learn a variety of Shibori folding techniques. You will use wood boards, clips, rubber bands, and…
View MoreMacrame Plant Hanger (Ages 12+) May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterFor the love of knots, let’s learn about macrame! This class is designed to help beginners learn some basic knots in order to create a plant hanger with soft cotton cord. You will learn how to make a gathering knot around the ring at the top of your plant hanger, then form the part that…
View MoreUpcycled Coiled Baskets & More (Ages 12+) April 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—1:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterCoiling has been utilized for centuries by many cultures to create basketry, often with plant fibers. In honor of Earth Day, we will put a modern spin on this craft, using plastic shopping bags (that so often get thrown away) as the filler for our coils. We will also use various yarns to do the…
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