Events
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.
2025 Ely Folk School Winter Bonfire!
12/13/2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM CT
Community Events
The 5th annual winter bonfire at Semer's Beach. Come for the sled dogs, stay for the hot tent!
Swedish Saint Lucia Rolls
12/14/2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Nourishment
Join this beloved holiday tradition and head home with a sample of this delicious Swedish treat!
Swedish Holiday Traditions and Saint Lucia Choir
12/14/2025 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM CT
Music, Voice, and Page
Celebrate the holiday if Saint Lucia!
Scandinavian Holiday Ornaments
12/15/2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM CT
Folk Arts
Combine the art of Himmeli and Scandinavian stars in this class.
Festive Holiday Door Decoration
12/16/2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM CT
Folk Arts
Get into the season's spirit by creating a festive door decoration to greet you and your family as you come and go.
Rosette Demonstration
12/17/2025 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT
Nourishment
Rosettes to celebrate the holiday season!
Ceramics Open Studio Evening (December)
12/17/2025 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.
Homemade Scandinavian Cooking: Norwegian Lefse
12/19/2025 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT
Nourishment
Make and eat this Scandinavian treat!
Holiday Cookie Exchange
12/20/2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CT
Community Events
Plan to bring 2 dozen cookies and a take-home container for your sweet holiday treats!
Community Christmas Caroling
12/23/2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT
Community Events
Join us for a free event bringing some warmth and joy to the Christmas season
American Sign Language for Beginners
12/30/2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT
Humanities
Learn the ASL alphabet and common phrases.
Your New Year Power Word (Interactive discussion + Woodburning)
01/03/2026 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM CT
Folk Arts
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Humanities
Introduction to Clawhammer Banjo (8 session class)
01/05/2026 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM CT
Music, Voice, and Page
Nature Writing for Women: Winter Reflections (online)
01/10/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Music, Voice, and Page
Introduction to Sewing: Sew Your Own Squishmallow-Style Plush
01/10/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM CT
Fiber Arts
The Language of Life: Journaling for Writers (2 session class)
01/22/2026 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT
Music, Voice, and Page
Creative Kids: Sew a Book Pocket Pillow and a Pillow Phone Holder
01/24/2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM CT
Fiber Arts
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Youth and Family Programming
