Classes
Intro to Leather 10-2:30
This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Knitting the Lakeshore: Fiber Tasting 5:30-7:30 pm
Gather around the table for an evening of wool, conversation, and steady hands. In this beginner-friendly knitting workshop, you’ll learn foundational stitches while creating something useful and lasting.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Knitting the Lakeshore: Mosaic Knitting Basics 5:30-7:30 pm
Gather around the table for an evening of wool, conversation, and steady hands. In this beginner-friendly knitting workshop, you’ll learn foundational stitches while creating something useful and lasting.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Knitting the Lakeshore: Home Sweet Home, Learning to Knit (2 DAY SESSION)
Create a cozy Up North-inspired pillow cover while learning buttonholes, finishing techniques, and simple project assembly in a relaxed, welcoming class.
Twist & Treat: A German Baking Experience 10 am- 3:30
Enjoy a day of learning how to bake traditional German pretzels & German marzipan candy making.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Basketmaking
Make your own unique basket for your needs or that gift for someone special.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Intro to Papermaking 2-5 pm
You will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home!
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Woodworking: Shaving Horse
Let's build together a shaving horse, a basic tool that will allow you to make many handcrafted projects!
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Flax to Linen – 2 workshops 9 – 3:30
Use traditional flax processing equipment to create a “strick” of flax, which can then be spun into linen yarn
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Intro to Rug Hooking 101 9/23 and 9/30 1-4 pm
Students will learn the basics of primitive rug hooking including tools and techniques while completing a small decorative mat.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Gel to Pen; Experiencing the cultural landscape of historic sleeping bear dunes through Gelli plate printmaking and writing 2 days 9am – 3:30
Try your hand at gel plate monoprinting to make decorative papers, postcards, and booklets.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Woodworking: 3-legged stool
Starting with a shaving horse, craft your one-of-a-kind 3-legged stool for your home, workshop or a surprise gift! Date to be confirmed. Details to come...
Port Oneida Rural Historic District,
Path to Page: Hiking & Writing Date TBD
With the beautiful surroundings and oral history of the farms as your inspiration, along with guidance and instruction from Anne-Marie, you will have the opportunity to write and share some creative prose.


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