Saturday Dec 7, 10am-4pm at Folk School Warroad

Bring your project of choice and enjoy coffee and friendship while you make progress on your special crafts!

Christmas Tree Skirt

Learn a Bargello method of piecing and use a quilt as you go method to create your unique tree skirt..

for $30 you will receive the Batting, directions, spray basting and cutting tools needed

Bring sewing machine AND Must have 1 ¼ yd backing AND Fabric ⅔ yd for binding.

AND Jelly Roll with at least 34 pieces (easiest) OR a layer cake with at least 34 pieces (10” squares) OR ¼ yd of 8 different fabrics dark to medium and ⅜ of 4 light colored fabrics. Please contact Brenda with any questions brenda@folkschoolwarroad.org  

 Limited space

Make both a Woven Angel & a Woven Sleigh

To make the Angel, you’ll start with a pre-drilled wood ball, add spokes, choose your colors and pattern, and weave your angel with rattan. Angel’s are approximately 5” tall. 

The Sleigh is made with flat red rattan, and round black rattan. The runners are just a single piece of natural rattan. Sleighs 2.75” tall, 3.5” wide and 11” from front runners to back. 

Instructor will provide all tools and materials needed.  Class requires finger and hand dexterity, bring your glasses or readers. Age 14+

Only $40 to make both!

Woven Snowflake

Weavers of all experience levels are invited to weave their own Scandinavian Snowflakes!  Each person can expect to leave with 3 or more 10" snowflakes.

This workshop requires hand dexterity and includes the use of sharp shears and quick-dry adhesives. The instructor will bring all tools and materials needed. Materials are included in the class fee of $35.

Bring your own project and work along side other crafters.

We all get ideas from each other and get some work done while making new friends!

Anytime between 10 am and 3 pm.

The Cross-Body Tote Basket was designed by instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum, specifically for this workshop series.

Students will have the opportunity to learn the making of a filled woven base, weaving with flat and round reed, and twining. They’ll design their unique piece by choosing from a variety of nylon and cotton straps and coordinating reed colors, strap designs will vary.  The final step will be to decide the length of the strap and stitch the clasp on.

Weavers of all levels are welcome. Finished Basket is approx 17” long, 9” deep, basket sides are 9.25” high, without straps. Ages 16+, hand dexterity is required.

$25 All materials provided

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

There are Haitians living among us.  

Through Art, Folk Stories, Craft & Snack we will learn about Haiti.

This class is for children 5 to 12 years old. 

Pre Registration REQUIRED

Parents & adults are welcome but not required.  Please wear something you can paint in.  

FREE

Carving Utensils

Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of carving a utensil with Hal Bitzer. Hal has taught all over this part of the country. He has been carving 30 years and teaching over 10.

Students need to be at least 12 years old.

Bring your own knife, wood will be provided.

Crafting Bee

Come bring a craft project, enjoy some coffee AND companionship.

Come for an hour or the whole day!

No tickets required.

Email if you have questions or plan to attend.

Have you ever been curious about making your own beer? 

Rosta Hruby has been successfully making beer for years. He will share with us his techniques and his valuable experience.  We will meet at his house to see his setup and learn the basics.  

Students must be over 21

Kah-bay-kah-nong was the original name of the area where the river meets Muskeg Bay.  Come prepared to walk around town and learn more about this city we now call Warroad.

Meet us at the Warroad Depot (City Office) at 9 am, Friday July 5th. This rich history of Warroad will be presented by 2 local historians, Ron Tveit and Brady Swanson. 

This is a Free event supported by Warroad Heritage Center and Folk School Warroad.  Donations to Warroad Heritage Center appreciated. 

Fishing our Warroad River takes unique tips, tricks and tactics.

We will benefit from the experiences and recommendations of a fellow fisherman, Griffin Marvin, who loves to fish the river. 

Come join us in a fun, relaxing afternoon of sharing fishing stories and techniques while enjoying your favorite beverage.

New to sewing or quilting?  Do you want to have a patriotic table runner or wall hanging to add to your home decor?  In this class, you will learn how to do some simple piecing with precut pieces. All materials provided.  By the end of the class, you should have a finished project.

This activity is easy enough for a novice, only a little sewing experience is needed. Kids 14 and up are welcome!

If you have a sewing machine, please bring it.

Are you ready? 

Are you prepared if…

Your car breaks down?

There’s a tornado?

You’re on vacation, and end up stuck in the airport for 3 days?

Or a whole host of other “what ifs”

Although we can’t be prepared for every surprise, we can be prepared for many common emergencies that come our way. Drawing from years of personal experience and insights from other seasoned individuals, Darrik Walker will be sharing some practical tips and essential gear that can help you stay prepared.

Topics covered include… 

First Aid

EDC items

Car preparedness

Family emergency planning

And way more….

Whether you’re the Indiana Jones of preparedness, or the duct tape fixes everything type, we’d love to see you! 

ages 16 +

Join Folk School Warroad during the Northborn Music Festival to make a straw-woven bookmark, bracelet, or headband! Head to the Grand Gazebo at 6:00 to join in the fun!