Upcoming Workshops

Helping beginners to knitting and crocheting or teaching newcomers to improve existing skills.  Providing ideas for projects or helping with ones they are trying to do.  Teaching them to read a pattern and also how to do the stitches the pattern calls for.  Showing hints and tricks that help make a better finished product.  Students who are interested in Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Crewel Work, Macramé, Beads, Latch Hook, etc., may also enroll in the class.  As students enroll, they should convey at registration which hand craft they are interested in learning or improving.

*Materials: Students are to  provide their own materials (yarn, cord, floss, etc) and tools (knitting needles, crochet hooks, latch hooks, etc). For beginners, advice on  materials and supplies is available prior to the class.

Please call 906-884-7663 to register or e-mail

*”Materials, tools and supplies lists can be found on most patterns, usually at the very beginning of the pattern. A wide variety patterns for knitting, crochet, rug hooking, etc. can be found through any internet search.  Some are free downloads, some are through on line catalogs. Many of our students are willing to share patterns, and even some small tools like knitting needles or crochet hooks. If you have a project in mind and feel unsure of whether it would work for the class, contact Sarah at 884-2630, or visit one of our classes and talk to our instructor, Sherry Havela.”

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2nd Saturday of each month from 7-9pm ET

Old American Folk and Celtic Music Jam at the Porkies Folk School              

Free of charge

2013 Schedule

January 12 ~ February 9 ~ March 9 ~ April 13 ~ May11 ~ June 8 ~ July 13 ~ August 10 ~ September 14 ~ October 12 ~ November 9 ~ December 14   

Music Jams are the 2nd Saturday of each month.

If you are bringing music to play, please bring 10-15 copies.

Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, May 25 from 9am-1pm ET

Vintage Silverware Wind Chime

Instructor Darlene Marczak

$55 for Class; $50 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Have you heard those wind chimes and looked over and seen a bunch of silverware?  What a great idea to repurpose some old utensils.  Join the class to complete your very own vintage silverware wind chime.  Supplies and tools will be provided.
 

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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June 1 from 11am – 5pm and June 22 from 12pm-4pm ET

Beer Brewing

Instructor Scott Eversoll

$89 for class; $81 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Week 1 – All materials and supplies to brew your own beer, as well as a reference the book “Brewing Classic Styles” by Jamil Zainasheff.  Week 2 – There will be a demonstration of “kegging” and students will bottle their brews and take it home with them.
Brewing 101 Syllabus
IrishBlonde
Pictures

Registration deadline: extended to May 23, 2013
Class is limited to 10 participants

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, June 8 from 9am-12pm ET

Bracelet Weaving Class

Instructor Heidi Bukoski

$64 for class; $60 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is May 31, 2013

Use a jig to weave 8 strands of silver wire into a round, herringbone pattern bracelet.  Finish your beautiful piece with a sterling silver clasp.  Students should bring any jewelry pliers if they have their own.

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, June 8 from 1:30pm – 5:30pm ET

Felted Bowl Class

Instructor Heidi Bukoski

$71 for the Class; $66 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is May 31, 2013

Why make a bowl out of wool?  Because we can! 

Experience the magic of traditional wet felting that transforms loose wool fibers into a dense, sturdy fabric.  Students will make an art piece, a bowl to hold holiday candy or decorations or even a very useful and attractive thermal warmer for serving a casserole.  Bring a round, mixing type bowl of your choice to work with (not larger than 8” in diameter).  We will use it as the form to make our bowl.  Then we will transform it from plain to outstanding by needle felting design on to and into it.  Finally we will complete it with a base.

Students need to bring their own towel and 8” diameter bowl.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Sunday, June 9 from 10am – 2pm ET

Loony Loon

Instructor Heidi Bukoski

Cost is $55; $50 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is May 31, 2013

Students will create a life like loon entirely out of wool (How loony is that?) This project is an excellent opportunity to learn, or perfect the art of sculpting with a felting needle.   The technique, also known as dry felting uses a barbed needle and has many applications which we will discuss.    Your finished loon will measure approximately 7”x4”.  It will have garnet bead eyes and swim on a pond of blue wool.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, June 15 from 9am-12pm ET

Beaded Pendant/Pin

Instructor Mollie Larsen

 Cost is $17; $15 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is June 7, 2013

For the beginner or intermediate, this wonderful pendant or pin uses the simplest of beading techniques (peyote stitch) to create a colorful, wearable piece of art.  You may bring your own special beads, but many will be provided during the class.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, June 15 from 1pm – 5pm ET

Fused Glass Necklace

Instructor Beth Cox

Cost is $25; $22 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is June 7, 2013

Each student, using the fused glass method, will create a brooch and/or pendant.  The pendant may be used as a focal point for a stand-alone necklace or as part of a beaded necklace.  This is a beginner class.  No glass cutting experience is required.  Instruction will include a quick overview of glass compatibility, design, and firing process.  The assembled pieces are kiln fired off-site and then returned to each student at a later date.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Friday, June 21 from 11am – 2pm ET

One-Day Water Color Class

Instructor Judy Hiltunen

Cost is $45; $40 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is June 14, 2013

Do you love color? Have you ever wanted to learn to paint? Come and join us for a day of learning and fun.

This is a beginner’s class covering the following topics: Introduction to color, composition, and perspective.  Also specifics on water-colors and experimenting with color.

This Class is taking place during the Summer Solstice and FinnFest, so your painting will be in the spirit of either event.

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Friday, June 21 from 5pm-8pm and Saturday, June 22 from 9am – 4pm ET

Shaker Style Bench Class

Instructor Don Chastan

 Cost $92; $85 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration deadline – June 14, 2013

The instructor will assign supplies including hand tools and will provide and supervise the construction of a shaker bench using 1×12 pine pre-cut to proper lengths.  Step-by-step instructions to assemble and prepare the bench prior to painting or varnishing (student will paint/varnish at home).  The instructor will provide all hand tools, fasteners, and lumber.  The student brings their own safety glasses and gloves.  Safety glasses can be provided if needed.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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Saturday, June 29 from 10am – 5pm

Bob Ross Painting Method

Instructor Vicki Kmiecik

Cost $111; $99 for Friends of the Porkies Members

Registration Deadline is June 21, 2013

Following a certified Bob Ross Instructor, Vicki Kmiecik, will take you step by step to a beautiful painting you will be proud of.  Students will paint a 16×20 canvas in oils - ”Misty  Mountain” is a very traditional Bob Ross painting as seen on TV – Mountains, lake, reflections and evergreen trees.
You will be amazed at what you can do!

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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August 3, 9:30am – 12:00pm ET

Artist-in-Residence Presentation Workshop

Matt Assenmacher

FREE WORKSHOP
There are 12 spots, so reservations are required

Matt will guide participants in the basics of sketching using the natural surroundings of the park for inspiration; discuss art with the students and then have them create a sketch that they would eventually color using colored pencils.  He will have the students create an image using the natural surroundings of the park for inspiration.

You may find more information on Matt and samples of his work here.

 To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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August 17, 9:30am – 12:00pm ET

Artist-in-Residence Presentation Workshop

Katie St. Clair

FREE WORKSHOP
There are 12 spots, so reservations are required

The workshop will start with taking a short collection walk  (easy walking, but uneven ground).

After discussing composition, proportion and simple tools to measure space the students will be guided in the use of ink, pencil and paint to render what they have experienced.  The composition will include information gathered using sight, sound, smell and feel.

You may find Katie’s profile and other samples of her work here.

To Register or Questions call 906-884-7663 or e-mail

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The Porcupine Mountains Folk School is sponsored in cooperation with the Porcupine Mountains State Park and the Friends of the Porkies, whose mission is to promote and enhance the use of the Porkies. The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations.

Have you heard those wind chimes and looked over and seen a bunch of silverware?  What a great idea to repurpose some old utensils.  Join the class to complete your very own vintage silverware wind chime.  Supplies and tools will be provided.