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Kumihumo meets Sami Tin Thread – Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 04, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

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Kumihimo is a Japanese art of braiding or twisting cords and ribbons into intricate patterns.  The word “kumihimo” literally translates to “gathered threads”.   Sami artisans have been embroidering textiles and jewelry with spun pewter thread since the 1600s.  Join Katherine Buenger to create this beautiful necklace that joins these traditional craft methods together for this…

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Make a Tin Thread Chevron Braided Bracelet – Saturday, September 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

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Join instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant bracelet. Using tin thread (4% silver) or tin thread and leather, learn to make a gorgeous 8 strand bracelet.  The bracelet is finished with a silver-plated magnetic clasp. Your instructor will provide: Written instructions Complete kit to make one bracelet Skill level No experience…

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Make a Sami-Inspired Bracelet (Age 12+) – Saturday, November 15, 2025

Nov 15, 2025 10:00AM—2:00PM

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

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Join instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant bracelet. These bracelets are based on the designs of the Sami people, who are the native people from the far northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The bracelets are constructed with traditional materials including reindeer leather, tin thread (4% silver), and reindeer…

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Advanced Beginner Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Cocktail Napkins – August 9, 10 & 16, 2025

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM—Aug 10, 2025 4:00PM

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

One Warp, Two Colors, Four Patterns, Sixteen Patterns – The Magic of Color and Weave In this class, you will learn how to warp a rigid heddle loom using two threads in both slots and holes. You will also learn to tie on using shoelaces, which is a great way to save on loom waste.…

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Weave a scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Saturdays, May 3 & 17, 2025

May 03, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

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

Create a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this two-session workshop, learn to warp a loom, wind a shuttle, hem stitch, weave and discuss troubleshooting, on the first day. During the second session learn several fringe options and how to wet finish. Discuss how to plan for future projects on the loom including…

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Past | Archive

Community Knit Night – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

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

Community Bluegrass Jam Session (All Ages) – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

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

Community Open Carving Session – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (All Ages) – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM—2:00PM

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

Soma Slow Flow Yoga – SINGLE SESSION – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 10:30AM—11:30AM

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

Country Dance Workshop with Howdy Partner Dance – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep 13, 2025 10:30AM—1:00PM

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