Upcoming Events

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 be registered…

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 19 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 4 students. …

Instructor: Martha Kotter, 2019 Friends of the Porkies Artist in Residence. Paint a nature scene from the Porkies or a nature-inspired abstract using resist, a stretcher frame, and water-base silk paints to complete one or two paintings. Bring a lunch and patience! Ages 11 through adult are welcome. Your painting from today's class is your ticket into tomorrow's quilting class.   A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Friday, July 2 in order to hold the class.…

Instructor: Martha Kotter, 2019 Friends of the Porkies Artist in Residence. Use your silk painting from the previous class “Silk Painting from Nature” to make a quilted hanging .  They will learn about hand quilting and making embellishments.  Although you will will not finish during class, you will leave knowing needed finishing techniques. No quilting experience is necessary. Bring your own scissors and a lunch.   A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Friday, July 2 in…

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…

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.…

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 Session 1 on July 14 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 8 students.  To register for this class, click "Add to Cart" below or…