Fused Glass with Beth Cox

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Create jewelry components and/or a sun-catcher while learning ancient techniques of glass fusing. Beth will fire pieces off site and return them when finished. A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Monday, July 17  in order to hold the class. Maximum of 15 students.  To register for ...

$50

Copper Wire Tree on Driftwood with Mollie Larsen

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Discover how to create a simple copper wire tree on driftwood to create a sweet scene! A minimum of 4 students need to be registered by Monday, July 17 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 10 students.  To register for this class, click the registration button below or ...

$30

Beginners’ Knitting: Market Bag: Level 2 with Hannah Eskel

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Learn to decrease, change colors, and make handles in this useful project. No knitting experience is necessary. Hannah will provide all supplies. Students age 10 and older are welcome. A minimum of 2 students need to be registered by Sunday, July 16 in order to hold the class. Maximum of ...

$57

Hands on History Sewing: Calico Fish with Ginger Alberti and Mike Sabo

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Use an antique hand crank sewing machine to create a colorful calico fish. A large variety of color choices are provided along with stuffing and button eyes. No experience is necessary sewing with these antique machines that require no electricity! Wandering walk-ins are welcome if fewer than 8 students are ...

$25

Hands on History: A New Focus Mini Quilt with Ginger Alberti and Mike Sabo

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Design and piece together an abstract mini-quilt of many colors using antique hand crank sewing machines. All materials are provided. No experience is necessary. These machines are remarkable easy to use and require no electricity! Walk ins are welcome as long as fewer than 8 students are registered. A minimum ...

$25

Design a Driftwood Gnome with Sandy Lindblom

Union Bay Campground 107th Engineers Memorial Highway, Ontonagon, MI

Build your driftwood gnome using beach treasures: driftwood, stones, bark, feathers, and top it off with a genuine leather hat. If you have special beach finds, beads or trinkets you want to use on your gnome, please bring them. Your gnome will be about a foot in height or a ...

$60

Knitting Socks with Hannah Eskel: Level 3: Session 1 of 2

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Learn to do ribbing, increase, turn heels, and do a stretchy bind-off on these chunky winter socks. Hannah will provide all supplies. Some knitting experience or previous lessons with Hannah required. Students age 10 and older are welcome. A minimum of 2 students need to be registered by Sunday, July ...

$55

Market Basket Basics with Poppy Hatinger

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Weave a functional market basket using reeds and a wooden handle. Learn the "chicken scratch" solid bottom technique and size control while weaving a basket approximately 11"x14"x16". Bring a small dishpan "basin," scissors, spring-type clothes pins or clamps, a spray bottle, pocket knife, and towel. Please bring a lunch. A ...

$74

Weave a Willow View Wreath with Poppy Hatinger

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Designed for a beginning willow experience! Construct a basket-style wreath with a spiral border using locally grown and sustainably harvested willow rods. Poppy includes a discussion of willow growing and harvesting. Bring an old bath towel, sharp bypass pruners, and an awl. A minimum of 4 students need to be ...

$52

Knitting Socks with Hannah Eskel: Level 3: Session 2 of 2

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Finish the chunky socks that you started in Session 1. Students from Session 1 are welcome. See Session 1 for the cost. A minimum of 2 students need to be registered by Sunday, August 13 in order to hold the class. Maximum of 5 students.  To register for this class, ...

Blacksmithing for Beginners: Lesson 1 with Payne Ann and Bill

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Manage a coal fired forge, learn hammer control, safe use of tongs and other traditional blacksmithing tools. Learn proper stance, how to punch and drill holes, and taper, square, round and twist hot steel. No prior experience is needed. Open to ages 10 and up with adult supervision. A minimum ...

$65

Blacksmithing for Beginners: Lesson 2 with Payne Ann and Bill

Union Bay Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI

Learn hammer control, safe use of tongs and other traditional blacksmithing tools. Learn to punch and drill holes, stamp letters and symbols on hot steel, and add decorative patterns using a partner as a striker. Students must have taken Lesson 1 or have prior blacksmithing experience. A minimum of 5 ...

$65

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