Create a Leopold bench from treated lumber. Students may bring a helper to work on their bench with them. Aldo Leopold was an internationally recognized figure in wildlife conservation and a pioneering author and philosopher on environmental ethics and land stewardship. The style of bench that is named after him, ...

This class is cancelled.   Create a Leopold bench from treated lumber. Students may bring a helper to work on their bench with them. Aldo Leopold was an internationally recognized figure in wildlife conservation and a pioneering author and philosopher on environmental ethics and land stewardship. The style of bench ...

Design a traditional Inuit kayak paddle that is tailored to your body size. The paddle is lightweight and efficient and helps to reduce paddling fatigue. During construction, students will use power tools to create the rough shape and then hand tools to craft the final product. Students age 14 and ...

Construct your traditional Inuit kayak paddle that is tailored to your body size. The paddle is lightweight and efficient and helps to reduce paddling fatigue. During construction, students will use power tools to create the rough shape and then hand tools to craft the final product. Students age 14 and ...

Please join Sandy Lindblom in creating a one of a kind functional art piece: a whisk broom.  We’ll use actual broom corn along with your choice of colored reed and nylon twine.  Your creativity means each broom will be different. Students age 16 and older are welcome. Please bring a ...

Explore intuitive and freeing watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers. Abstraction allows you to explore all the wonders of the medium of watercolor. Students age 16 and older are welcome. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Saturday, June 10 in order to hold the class. Maximum ...

Join the Friends of the Porkies Folk School in celebrating the summer solstice, the day with the longest daylight hours of the year. Lawn games, traditional bonfire, snacks, and s'mores! We welcome families; the event is free.

Learn to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and seam your mitts. No knitting experience necessary. Hannah will provide all supplies. Students age 10 and older are welcome. A minimum of 2 students need to be registered by Sunday, June 18 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 5 ...

Drop in, browse, experience. The Folk School folks welcome you to this opportunity to learn what we're all about and to participate in activities using traditional Folk arts and crafts.

Learn the applique stitch to create a circular beadwork pair of earrings using size 11 glass seed beads. The beadwork is stitched on Ultrasuede with a leather backing. Decorative bead edging is used to join the front and back together. You will learn basic design and color combining and view ...

Using driftwood, broomcorn, and your choice of many colors of reed and nylon string, create a hearth broom that is uniquely yours. Your broom will be a usable work of art. Sandy will provide all materials. Please bring a snack or lunch. A minimum of 3 students need to be ...

Explore color selection and weaving techniques using your own hand-held loom. You will receive a starter loom kit that contains everything you need to create a unique woven design. Yarn is included for warp and weft. The instructor will walk you through the weaving process. Beginning students age 7 and ...