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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

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  Join 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…

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Make 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

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  Join 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…

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Weave 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

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  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…

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(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

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  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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Weave 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…

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Weave 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…

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Make 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…

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(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…

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Make 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…

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Dorset 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…

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7 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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Past | Archive

Tuesday Knit Night – October 3, 2023

Oct 03, 2023 6:30PM—8:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk (Intergenerational) September 30, 2023

Sep 30, 2023 11:00AM—1:00PM

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

Beginning Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet (Intergenerational) – September 30, 2023

Sep 30, 2023 11:00AM—3:00PM

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

(Waitlist) Knife Skills are Life Skills with Fred Livesay (Intergenerational) – September 30 and October 1, 2023

Sep 30, 2023 9:00AM—5:00PM

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

Learn to Knit: The Great Pumpkin, September 30, 2023

Sep 30, 2023 9:30AM—12:30PM

Marine Mills Folk School 550 Pine Street Marine on St. Croix, MN 55115

Introduction to Inkle Weaving, September 30, 2023

Sep 30, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

Marine Mills Folk School Marine on St Croix, MN 55047