June 2020
Fused Glass Garden Art
Instructor: Beth Cox. Create colorful glass elements perfect for yard or potted plant embellishments, while learning the ancient technique of glass fusing. Pieces will be fired off site and returned to students. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Monday, June 10 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 15 students. To register for this class, click "Add to Cart" below or call 906-884-7663. For information about refunds, click on the Refund Policy link at…
Find out more »Hand Hammered Copper Bowl
Instructor: Mollie Larsen. Craft your own copper bowl using techniques as old as history. Forge your bowl in an open fire, and pound it into shape with stones. Each bowl will be a unique piece of art. The class will be held outside by an open fire. All students age 16 and older are welcome. No experience is needed. Be prepared to work outside near an open fire in direct sunlight. A minimum of 2 students need to…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Celebration
Celebrate with us on the longest day of the year. Hot dogs and sides, the traditional bonfire circle, a brief history and science of solstice, traditional music by Jason Busniewski. Celebrate with us rain or shine! This is a free event!
Find out more »Aldo Leopold Bench
Instructor: Dave Rasmussen. Construct your own Aldo Leopold bench using treated lumber. To shorten wait time, bring any of the following tools & equipment that you have: routers, palm and belt sanders; bring tape measure, safety glasses, and ear protection if you prefer your own. Beginners with minimal woodworking experience ages 14 and older are welcome. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Saturday, June 20 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 4 students. …
Find out more »Stepping Stones in Stained Glass
Instructor: Laura Hamlett. Create a stepping stone embellished with stained glass to use in your garden or home. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Friday, June 26 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 12 students. To register for this class, click "Add to Cart" below or call 906-884-7663. For information about refunds, click on the Refund Policy link at the bottom of the Folk School page. Directions: Follow M-107 west from Silver City to…
Find out more »July 2020
Applique Beadwork: Rosette Earings: Session 1 of 2
Instructor: Cynthia Cote: Learn the applique stitch to create circular beadwork for a pair of earrings. The beadwork rosette is stitched on ultrasuede with a leather backing. Front and back are stitched together with a decorative beadwork edging. Examine samples of beadwork; discuss basic design and color combining. Cynthia enjoys introducing students to the joy of beadwork. All ages teen to adult are welcome. Some experience with needle and thread is helpful, and manual dexterity is important. Begin your earrings…
Find out more »Applique Beadwork: Rosette Earrings: Session 2 of 2
Instructor: Cynthia Cote: Finish the pair of earrings you began in Session 1. Take your finished earrings home to wear and enjoy. You must have taken Session 1 to take this class. See Session 1 for the class fee. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by the start of class on July 13 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 8 students. To register for this class, click "Add to Cart" below or call…
Find out more »Campers’ Memories
Instructor: Marlene Broemer. Join a writing workshop to record their memories of Lake Superior and nature of the Porkies. Take a short nature hike and use some printed and crafts materials to create a permanent memory of the Park. The class will be coordinated with the Park Host’s activities. A minimum of 4 students need attend in order to hold the class. Maximum of 10 students. To register for this class, click "Add to Cart" below or call 906-884-7663.…
Find out more »Eco Dye: Experiments on Paper, Wool, Silk, Cotton, and Linen: Day 1 of 2
Instructor: Dawn Andersson. Experiment eco dyeing on paper, wool, silk, cotton and linen using locally sourced dye plants that are easy to grow or pick in the wild. Mordant with alum and explore iron and tannin reactions in dyeing. Experiment with fibers coated with dried soy milk or various fibrous materials students bring from home. Instructor will provide ample materials to use as well. Students will go home with many finished examples of eco dyeing magic! Bring a lunch. …
Find out more »Eco Dye: Experiments on Paper, Wool, Silk, Cotton, and Linen: Day 2 of 2
Instructor: Dawn Andersson. Experiment eco dyeing on paper, wool, silk, cotton and linen using locally sourced dye plants that are easy to grow or pick in the wild. Mordant with alum and explore iron and tannin reactions in dyeing. Experiment with fibers coated with dried soy milk or various fibrous materials students bring from home. Instructor will provide ample materials to use as well. Students will go home with many finished examples of eco dyeing magic! Bring a lunch. …
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