Block Printing Class

Introduction to Block Printing with Cheryl Bannes Saturday, November 18, 2017 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn about block prints with the newest member of the Cultural Center staff, Cheryl Bannes. Cheryl is a metalsmith by training and inclination, but has worked for...

Basic East Coast Dance

Basic East Coast Swing Dance Class & Party for Couples! Friday, October 28th Starting at 6:30pm The first hour is a dance lesson with a Dance Party to follow! $20 per couple, two drinks included. Light Refreshments served. Instructors are Barbara and Jewett Benson...

Birch Bark Weaving Class

Dr. Mayo’s Birch Bark Weaving Class Postponed by Instructor   Dr. Charles Mayo is a retired physician who enjoys sharing his skills in birch bark weaving. He has taught weaving at the Grand Marais Art Colony, the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, and...

Center of Attention

“Center of Attention” centerpiece-making class to be held December 3 The first in a six class series across art disciplines and mediums! Stay tuned for upcoming class announcements! Students will use live greens, flowers and a candle to create a...

Senior/Gentle Yoga Resumes

Ann Pate returns to the Cultural Center with yoga classes this winter/spring Senior/Gentle Yoga Instructor Ann Pate is a certified yoga instructor.  Classes will be held Wednesday mornings  from 9 – 10 am beginning March 4th and continuing through May 13th in...

Sit-N-Stitch News

Sit-N-Stitch will not meet Monday, February 2nd because the Winter Light Festival will be taking place from 4-8 pm.  The group will meet again on Monday, February 9th from 5:30-8:00 pm.  And, please note:  the Center will now be open every Monday evening from 5:00...

Artist-in-residence Jill Johnson

Visiting artist Jill Johnson will be living in our midst at the Retreat House on South Main Ave in New York Mills for several weeks in April-May 2014.  Jill is a community cultural artist, which means that she researches folk and cultural art forms in Sweden and...

Slovakian Easter Egg Class April 11 or 12

Join us Friday April 11 or Saturday April 12, 2014 for a Slovakian Easter egg decorating class taught by Pam Robinson. Interested in her ethnic heritage, Pam learned this egg decorating method as a teenager, which uses a wax-resist technique and a homemade straight...

Learn to spin – or practice your skills

Learn to spin thread and yarn Bruce Engebretson is a master spinner and weaver and he will teach techniques of spinning in two sessions on Saturdays, March 8 and 15 from 10 am to 3 pm.  If you have a spinning wheel, bring it with you.  If not, we’ll have an...

Cheesemaking

Learn to make cheese Saturday March 22 – 1 to 4 pm. This class covers the basics of cheese making and is taught by Bruce Engebretson from Osage. Participants will learn how to make queso fresco and cottage cheese as well as a tomme cheese.  One variety of tomme...

Shinfeller fiber art workshop April 17

Learn the ancient Norwegian art form of “shinfeller” Join Karen Aakre for a unique workshop where you will make a pair of baby slippers and mittens, or adult-sized wristlets and headband, on Thursday, April 17th from 6-9pm.  This workshop is given as an...

Fiber Arts Show February 26-March 15

Local artists bring Sheep to Shawl show Four local fiber artists – Karen Aakre, Joan Ellison, Katy Olson, and Sharon Marquardt –  are mounting a show at the Cultural Center that will be on display from Saturday March 1 through Saturday March 15 in the Center’s...

3 evenings on mysticism

Join a conversation about mysticism – in the past and in the modern world Evening #1: Thursday, April 10th at 7:30 pm Evening #2: Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 pm Evening #3: Thursday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm This workshop is a guided discussion instead of...

Continental Divide Folk School winter & spring 2014

Continental Divide Folk School classes in winter & spring 2014 Classes will be added to this schedule as new learning opportunities develop.  More information on many of these classes will be added in the coming days.  Call 218-385-3339 with any questions. Gentle...

Gardening Classes with Kathy Connell

Four gardening classes taught by Kathy Connell of Redfern Gardens Kathy Connell returns to help us fledgling gardeners grow the best possible produce.  Her many years as an organic gardener and inspector have provided her a wealth of knowledge that she condenses into...

Elisa Korenne art workshop

Marketing, social media skills, and creativity workshop Saturday November 16 – free New York Mills-based singer-songwriter Elisa Korenne will present a free arts and business workshop to teach marketing, social media skills, and creativity  on Saturday November...

el dia de los muertos celebrations

Day of the Dead Saturday November 2nd Here is a photograph of the ofrenda panels made by artist Xavier Tavera on display at the Cultural Center.  Pilgrims can post photographs of friends and family, or bring gifts of food or other items to please the dead.  The two...

The Seven States of Minnesota

Please join us on Thursday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. as we follow current artist-in-residence John Toren, author of The Seven States of Minnesota, on a whirlwind tour of Minnesota’s many and varied landscapes. This event will be held at the Cultural Center and is...

Dance classes resume at the Cultural Center 2013

Come to Dance Class beginning Tuesday, October 1st! Dance classes are back at the Cultural Center beginning Tuesday, October 1st at 3:40 p.m. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and are open to all children ages 5 and up. Students will learn classical techniques from...

Harvest supper at the Creamery September 19

Celebrate harvest time this Thursday at the Creamery Enjoy a wonderful supper prepared by Chef Jan Ellis at the Creamery on Thursday September 19th.   Late summer vegetables will be featured with locally produced meat.  The dinner will be served from 5:00 pm to 7:00...

Maple Sugar Camp Rescheduled for April 13

Maple Sugar Camp – Sat. Apr 13 Learning to make maple syrup has had to be rescheduled yet again.  We’re very sorry-but the snow is just too deep at the Sonnenberg farm’s maple grove.  So, here is plan C on learning to tap maple trees and boil syrup...

Slovakian Egg Decorating Monday March 18th

Announcing a change of schedule for an upcoming Folk School course: Slovakian Easter Egg Decorating taught by Pam (Churilla)  Robinson has been moved to this Monday evening, March 18th, at 6:00 p.m.  Cost for the class is $20 with all materials provided.  Class will...

Yoga classes this winter/spring

YOGA YOGA YOGA – with Tamara Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm, Feb 5 – May 21, in the Cultural Center upstairs dance studio.  Find your breath – Find your strength – Love.  Drop in for $12 or purchase a six-class punchcard for $60. Students receive a 50%...

End of life round table Tuesday, February 26th

A round table conversation considering questions and answers about end of life will be presented at the Center on February 26th at 7pm.  Panelists will address spiritual, legal, medical, psychological, and practical issues that arise when a family member or friend...

Winter/spring Folk School class schedule

Call us at 218-385-3339 for more information about any of these classes, or check out individual postings under the Folk School drop down menu on this website.  Click on the link below to open a pdf of the class schedule....

Preparing now for a successful garden in 2013

Growing vegetables for fun and for health The growing season is at its end and the fall harvest is in process.  Now is also a good time to reflect on this summer’s growing season and to prepare for next year’s garden – planning, preparing the soil,...

Woodland Adventure – a walk in the woods

A walk through the fall color woods with Bob Sonnenberg Saturday, September 29th Everyone who participated in the forestry walk enjoyed the perfect fall weather at the Sonnenberg farm on Saturday. Bob touched on topics such as integration of agriculture and forestry,...

Introduction to mosaic art

Make a mosaic mirror or wall hanging Note:  Class has been rescheduled from October to November.  See below. Pam Collins, mosaic artist from Staples, Minnesota, will teach a class for the Folk School on two Saturdays in November:  the 10th (10am-3pm) and 17th...

Yoga classes are back

Yoga with Tamara Resumes Tuesday Evenings Join us Tuesdays beginning September 11th from 7:00-8:30pm in the upstairs studio for Yoga with Tamara. This all-levels class includes gentle warm-ups and a flowing series of more athletic poses – building strength,...

Using images from the past in writing fiction

The first session completed under the umbrella of the Continental Divide Folk School Using images from the past in writing fiction – Tuesday, September 4th Join us on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 pm to meet and welcome artist-in-residence Mark Wiederanders. He...

Weaving class begins October 2nd

Weave a scarf and a table runner Lil McRae from At Loose Ends weaving and yarn shop in Perham will teach the basics of weaving on the rigid heddle loom on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm – October 2, 9, 16, & 23. Students will complete a scarf and a table runner during...

“Work of Art” Series

Starting September 11th, Springboard for the Arts will present its entire ten-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series in partnership with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s Business and...