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Make a Tin Thread and Leather String Necklace (Intergenerational) October 21, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterJoin instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant necklace. Using tin thread, a fine wire-wrapped around a fiber core (4% silver), and leather cord, students will learn to make a 5-strand braid to form a necklace with a silver-plated clasp. Your instructor will provide: Written instructions Complete kit to make one…
View MoreMake a 4-Strand Beaded Bracelet (Intergenerational) November 18, 2023
Nov 18, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterJoin instructor Katherine Buenger to learn the art of tin braiding and create an elegant four-strand bracelet with beads. Inspired by the woven belts and bands of the indigenous Sami people of Northern Europe, this simple technique for braiding tin thread can be utilized in a variety of ways for future jewelry or fiber…
View MoreWeave Kitchen Towels on a Rigid Heddle Loom – Oct. 28 & Nov. 4, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
RegisterStudents will learn to warp a loom with 2-3 colors of cotton yarn, following a weaving draft. They will also learn a new way to tie the warp onto the loom using shoe laces. This is a great way to save yarn. We will get started weaving the first day. The students will need…
View More(Waitlist) Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom (Intergenerational) – October 7 & 14, 2023
Oct 07, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM
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…
View MoreWeave Kitchen Towels on a Rigid Heddle Loom – August 12 & 19, 2023
Aug 12, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Students will learn to warp a loom with 2-3 colors of cotton yarn, following a weaving draft. They will also learn a new way to tie the warp onto the loom using shoe laces. This is a great way to save yarn. We will get started weaving the first day. The students will need to…
View MoreWeave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom (In Person) July 15 & 22, 2023
Jul 15, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St 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 determining…
View MoreMake a Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet (In Person, Intergenerational) June 24, 2023
Jun 24, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Join instructor Katherine Buenger and learn how to make an elegant bracelet. Using tin thread, a fine wire wrapped around a fiber core (4% silver) and beads, students will learn to twist the thread as they add beads to make 5 strands. The bracelet is finished with a silver-plated magnetic clasp. Your instructor will provide: Written instructions…
View More(Waitlist) Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom (In Person) May 20 & June 4, 2023
May 20, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM
Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
*This class is full, but you can sign up to be put on the waitlist. If a spot opens up, we will contact you so that you can officially register and pay. * Create a woven scarf on a rigid heddle loom! In this two-session workshop, learn to warp a loom, wind a shuttle, hem…
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
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…
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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