Ely Folk School

Beaded Globe Ornaments

11/15/2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT

Folk Arts

Create a beaded globe ornament just in time for the holidays.

Making Truffles

11/15/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Nourishment

2025 Ely Folk School Instructor Retreat

11/15/2025 05:00 PM - 11/16/2025 03:00 PM CT

Community Events

Third annual EFS instructor retreat!

Tuesday Group: 1854 Treaty Authority on Natural Resources and Environmental Monitoring

11/18/2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CT

Meet at the Grand Ely Lodge for this special We Are Water and Boundary Waters Connect sponsored session of "Tuesday Group" with Darren Vogt from the 1854 Treaty Authority.

Ceramics Open Studio Evening (November)

11/19/2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Ceramics

Stop by the EFS Ceramics Studio for some fun time working and socializing with other ceramic students and members.

Community Craft Swap

11/20/2025 09:30 AM - 11/21/2025 07:00 PM CT

Community Events

Out with your old, in with somebody else's old!

November Herbalism Club Meeting: Juniper

11/20/2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM CT

Nourishment

Thanksgiving Potluck 2025 (11AM)

11/27/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Community Events

Tis the season to gather in gratitude!

Thanksgiving Potluck 2025 (4PM)

11/27/2025 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM CT

Community Events

Tis the season to gather in gratitude!

Guitar Fundamentals

12/01/2025 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM CT

Music, Voice, and Page

Learn the basics of your instrument in this six session class geared towards beginners.

Ceramics Skill Building: Throw a Bowl

12/01/2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Ceramics

Join Wade and the Ely Folk School for this hands-on workshop. Wade will help you refine crafting large bowls, as well as give feedback as you give it a shot yourself.

Wheel Throwing

12/02/2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Ceramics

Learn how to throw pottery on a ceramics wheel over the course of this 7 session class.

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic

12/03/2025 01:00 PM - 12/04/2025 05:00 PM CT

Folk Arts

This class is for all of you photographers who want to improve your photographs.

Homemade Scandinavian Cooking: Norwegian Lefse

12/03/2025 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Nourishment

Make and eat this Scandinavian treat!

Hand Dipped Candles For Beginners

12/05/2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM CT

Folk Arts

Replace your box store taper candles with something homemade.

The Poet’s Way (Online)

12/06/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Music, Voice, and Page

Join us in celebrating the act of writing and the art of poetry in this virtual class.
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Holiday Ornaments and Decorations Woodburning

12/06/2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM CT

Folk Arts

Learn the basics of woodburning through the creation of holiday ornamentation.

Spring Rolls Masterclass: Global Flavor Meets Healthy Living

12/06/2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM CT

Nourishment

Felt Folk Ornaments

12/10/2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT

Folk Arts

Learn the art of sewing through the medium of festive felt folk ornaments!

Introduction to Rosmaling

12/11/2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM CT

Folk Arts

Practice the fundamentals of rosmaling technique using oil paint on paper.

Wet Felted Sauna Hat (PM)

12/12/2025 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT

Fiber Arts

Students can select from four hat styles, gnome, wizard, bucket or loopy sauna. The practice of wearing a hat in the sauna insulates and protects your head.

Wet Felted Sauna Hat (AM)

12/13/2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

Fiber Arts

Students can select from four hat styles, gnome, wizard, bucket or loopy sauna. The practice of wearing a hat in the sauna insulates and protects your head.