Wood Week at NHFS- 2015

"Let the woodchips fly! Join us for a week devoted solely to woodworking in its many forms: Wood Week, March 5-9, 2015 at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN. Choose from nine classes (carving to turning), and on Saturday mix and mingle with fellow students and instructors in special mini-courses (free with course registration) or during open shop time. For more information or to sign up visit www.northhouse.org or call888-387-9762."

http://www.northhouse.org/programs/events/woodcarverweek.htm

Hey Folks,

There is a greenwood gathering coming up in October, just about 30-45 minutes outside the metro area. Mike Siemsen had talked about doing this last June at Milan, he has solidified most of the details.

Go here for most info:

https://www.facebook.com/GIGCGWW?hc_location=timeline

Carving event at Thoe Wirth Park.

Hey Folks,

I hope that any and all can make it to this event, coming up at Thoe Wirth Park on Sept 6th.

*follow this Google Maps link for directions: https://goo.gl/maps/EnOkW

We had a great meeting on a beautiful evening, out on the lawn in front of the Swedish Institute.

Next meeting is in the same place, ASI from 6-9pm- Wed, June 25th.  

<< Click here for Google Map Link >>

An excellent opportunity coming up soon, you will love this class... Jim and I took it together  a couple years ago and had a blast learning from and working with Jarrod!

Go here: http://www.northhouse.org/courses/courses/course.cfm/cid/480

Spoon Carving Saturday Event- April 5th, 10am-4pm.

-We will do a potluck-style BBQ for lunch, but there are also a few eating places within walking distance if you prefer.

-We should have a bunch of wood available, some tools for sale, lots of discussion as well as some good old quiet carving. We usually have a lot of fun.

-There will be some demonstrations, for beginners and advanced carvers.

The event happens at the Regis Art Building on the West bank of U of M campus. 405 21st Ave S.

Parking is available in the ramp on 21st street (across the street from Regis), in the lot just South of the building, or anywhere on street that you can find (beware of restrictions).

Open to all. 

No experience is necessary.