If we’ve said it once, we’ll say it a thousand times: using your hands to craft is good for your mental health! On this World Health Day, take a minute to think about the last time you created something artistic. Whether it was just yesterday or you can’t recall the last time, we humbly suggest taking a class with us to put your hands and mind to work learning something new from our skilled artisan instructors.

Upcoming in-person classes include a Writing Workshop, Nordic Peasant Knitting, and (simple!) Stone Carving. If you’re eager to take your learning outdoors, check out our Foraging series led by herbalist Heather Mashuga or Forest Bathing with certified Forest Therapy Guide Chris Brandt.

Wishing you good health—in body, mind, and spirit!
 

Writing Workshop
In-Person

Next Steps in Nordic Peasant Knitting
In-Person

Advance your skills by learning to knit a traditional Scandinavian hat! You’ll gain skills needed for proficiency in stranding and learn the separate ways for securing floats in the background and pattern colors, as well symmetrical decreases (k2tog and ssk) and the use of double pointed needles at the crown. Instructor Liz Towers leads this class on Saturday, April 23.
 

Stone Carving Made Easy
In-Person

Series Spotlight: Foraging

Herbalist Heather Mashuga leads a monthly foraging walk through the woods, helping you to notice and admire the multitudes of wildflowers and plants. You will discover how to use these plant allies to provide nourishment and healing.

This 7-part class begins this month and runs through October. Take the whole series or pick and choose the topics that speak to you. "Herbal Remedies" will be held on Saturday, April 30.
 

• School is closed for our Spring Break, April 15-18, 2022
• Bluegrass Jam Session is moving one week later, to Saturday, April 23
• We’ll be at the Midwest Mountaineering Expo April 22-24. Be sure to stop by and say hello! Even better yet would be to volunteer for a short shift staffing our table! Send a note to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org if you can help. Thanks!