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Currently Scheduled Courses
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly-fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Thu, Jun 25th, 2026 – Tue, Jun 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 6:30am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 6:30am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Focus! The Basics of Photography
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Photography is more than quick snapshots of friends and family. Photography is a rewarding way to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on a few common, nutritious,…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 29th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Forge a Railroad Spike Knife
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Learn to take an American icon and forge it into a versatile tool. Students will use high carbon…
Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Forging A Mjolnir: The Blacksmith's Rounding Hammer
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
No power hammer? No problem! In this class we learn to forge a rounding or cross peen hammer by…
Wed, Apr 15th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Forging the Blacksmith’s Knife
Instructors:
Cody Myers
The Blacksmith is primarily a tool maker, and every tool maker needs their own handmade knife. The…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Foundations in Woodturning: Developing Finesse and Skill
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
This four-day course provides an opportunity to dive deep into woodturning, focusing on how to…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween…
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
From Branch to Wall: Carving Hooks
Instructors:
Mike Schelmeske
A walk in the woods with instructor Mike Schelmeske is something of a treasure hunt. Where you might…
Wed, Sep 17th, 2025 – Thu, Sep 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Schelmeske
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
In this class, students will learn how to make jewelry from the smooth, round pebbles found along…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive
Instructors:
Jean Marshall
This one-day intensive is designed to introduce students to the art of quilling as we honor the…
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Jean Marshall
Give Some Heart: Carving Wooden Hearts
Instructors:
Alex Yerks
Have a heart! Hearts are a universal symbol of love. They’re also a simple and therapeutic…
Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais and Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Oct 1st, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy