Current & Upcoming
Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom (In Person) May 7 & 20, 2023
May 07, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterCreate 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 determining…
View MoreMake a Sami-Inspired Bracelet (In Person) April 22, 2023
Apr 22, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreDorset and Death Head Buttons & More (In-person) March 4, 2023
Mar 04, 2023 10:00AM—2:30PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Join instructor Katherine Buenger for an exploration of button-wrapping techniques. You will learn about button styles that were popular in England in the 18th and 19th centuries and still make for beautiful styles today. Whether you create your own garments and have a hard time finding the perfect button or you want to make a…
View More7 Strand Tin Thread Necklace (In-person) December 3, 2022
Dec 03, 2022 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Students enjoyed Katherine’s sami-inspired bracelet class so much that we decided to bring her back for another class! Using tin thread, a fine wire made of pewter and 4% silver that is wrapped around a fiber core, you will learn to make a 7-strand braided necklace with a silver-plated magnetic clasp. Students should bring: Small…
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