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Currently Scheduled Courses
Brain Tanning Deer Skins
In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Buche de Noel: Bake Your Own
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Learn to make the bûche de noël, a classic French cake elaborately decorated to resemble a…
Sat, Dec 6th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Build a Greenwood Bench or Settee
It is a rare occasion to spare an entire week for carving and building chairs, but any greenwood…
Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, Sep 24th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Wed, May 6th, 2026 – Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod
Instructors:
Kris Kristufek
There’s that old saying about teaching a man to fish, but this course lets students go a step…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm and 7-9pm; Day 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Kris Kristufek
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Tue, Dec 9th, 2025 – Fri, Dec 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 15th, 2025 – Thu, Dec 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day.
9am-5pm each day.
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Building the Norse Pram: Intro to Lapstrake Construction
An old Norse saying goes, “A person without a boat is a mere prisoner.” This class is a…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Considering when and where to start on that big cabinet project you want to build? Start here.…
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Carrying Yokes: Handtools, Wood and Fiber
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
The yoke is a practical, often underrated and overlooked tool, historically indispensable for many…
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ty Sheaffer
Carve and Weave: Exploring Tension-Based Weaving Traditions
Instructors:
Anna Sharratt
Discover the rich global tradition of tension-based weaving in this hands-on class where students…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Sharratt
Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 – Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals
Instructors:
Ken Koscik
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ken Koscik
Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling
A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…
Wed, Nov 5th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 7th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm