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: 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,
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,
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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