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  • NPS Youth Ice Fishing

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    Sleeping Bear Dune Climb 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Every Saturday until February 28th, families can enjoy this drop in program at the Dune Climb.

    Free

  • NPS Youth Ice Fishing

    Featured
    Sleeping Bear Dune Climb 6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Every Saturday until February 28th, families can enjoy this drop in program at the Dune Climb.

    Free

  • Intro to Papermaking 2-5 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    You will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home! 

    $100.00

  • Knitting the Lakeshore: Mosaic Knitting Basics 5:30-7:30 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    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.

    $65.00

  • Knitting the Lakeshore: Fiber Tasting 5:30-7:30 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    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.

    $65.00

  • Intro to Papermaking 2-5 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    You will learn the sustainable art and practice of creating handmade paper with equipment you probably have at home! 

    $100.00

  • Woodworking: Shaving Horse

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Let's build together a shaving horse, a basic tool that will allow you to make many handcrafted projects!

  • Flax to Linen – 2 workshops 9 – 3:30

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Use traditional flax processing equipment to create a “strick” of flax, which can then be spun into linen yarn

    $125.00

  • Intro to Rug Hooking 101 9/23 and 9/30 1-4 pm

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    Students will learn the basics of primitive rug hooking including tools and techniques while completing a small decorative mat.

    $100.00

  • Woodworking: 3-legged stool

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    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...

  • Exploring Indigo Dyeing

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER COURSE OVERVIEW: Learn a bit about the different types of indigo dye and the varied sources for them. Explore techniques for folding and tying items to […]

  • 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.

  • Intro to Leather Working 10-2:30

    Thoreson Farm 3694 S. Thoreson Rd., Port Oneida Rural Historic District

    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. 

    $100.00

  • Pine Needle Ornament Workshop

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER COURSE OVERVIEW: This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the craft of pine needle basketry.  With locally foraged red pine needles (supplied), you will utilize the […]

    $100