Events

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join Wade and the Ely Folk School for this hands-on workshop. Wade will help you explore the art of raku firing, as well as give feedback as you give it a shot yourself.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join fellow photographers in a monthly guild meeting

Sew your own shirt customized to the style you want and that looks good on you--not just what some store sells.

Join us for a storytelling event in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act featuring Ely-area residents sharing their unique Boundary Waters experiences in Ely's Historic State Theater lounge.

Be a part of an autumn tradition in the North Country – observing and photographing fall color!

All are welcome to attend the Boundary Waters Connect fall 2024 New Resident Social.

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

The mission of the Ely Area Writers Group (formerly Writers Read) is to encourage writers to write.

Make a unique pair of earrings complete with porcupine quill fringe.

Learn the basics of meal prep, and take three dinners home (4 servings each) at the end of the class

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join the Ely Folk School for a hands on lesson on manoomin (wild rice).

Join Wade and the Ely Folk School for this hands-on workshop. Wade will go over a number of methods for throwing lids, as well as give feedback as you give it a shot yourself.

Relief printing is a method of printmaking where a design is produced by cutting away the negative space of the design. In other words, it’s carving your own stamp!

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Students will learn how to make creamy chocolate centers for home made truffles as well as the most effective ways to coat those chocolates.

This class is for parents/parental guardian and their child (aged 10 or older). Together, you and your child will learn the craft of woodburning.

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join fellow photographers in a monthly guild meeting

Join us for the Springboard for the Arts "Work of Art" Retreat! This retreat is all about bringing together local working artists and providing them with business skills and resources to support their practice.

You'll learn about the different stages clay goes through during the making process, as well as the tools and techniques used to create both wheel thrown and handbuilt pottery.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Make a pair of cool and comfy lounge pants this winter! Sewing a pair of pants is a nice easy project for beginner sewers.

Join this 4-week writing class as part of the Ely Folk School's fall, winter, spring Storytelling series

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

The mission of the Ely Area Writers Group (formerly Writers Read) is to encourage writers to write.

Support the Ely Folk School at Zaverl's Bar and win some meat at this classic Midwestern event.

Learn the history and styles of wooden canoe paddles, then make your own crafting a handmade laminated paddle for your next adventure!

Join this 4-week writing class as part of the Ely Folk School's fall, winter, spring Storytelling series

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Second annual EFS instructor retreat!

Join this 4-week writing class as part of the Ely Folk School's fall, winter, spring Storytelling series

Soap is created from lye and fats. Join us in making soap by hand and take some home with you! No prior experience necessary.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Make a plain pair of tennis shoes into a work of art!

Choose from a variety of projects to help you decorate for the holiday season!

Tis the season to gather in gratitude!

Tis the season to gather in gratitude!

Join this 4-week writing class as part of the Ely Folk School's fall, winter, spring Storytelling series

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

The mission of the Ely Area Writers Group (formerly Writers Read) is to encourage writers to write.

Arm yourself this winter with two powerful herbal solutions - Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider!

Participate in the making of celebratory Slovenian potica!

Join writer Dy Korda live online for a supportive circle of women that focuses on the early stages of the writing process.

Design holiday gifts with woodburning techniques.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

In this class, you will learn how to make your own origami ornaments.

Join fellow photographers in a monthly guild meeting

Carve a handle and sew a sheath for your new puukko knife

Arm yourself this winter with two powerful herbal solutions - Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider!

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join us in celebrating the act of writing and the art of poetry.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

The mission of the Ely Area Writers Group (formerly Writers Read) is to encourage writers to write.

Use this wall pocket to tidy and store your trinkets and treasures in your room. This could be hung on your wall or on the back of a door in your room

Join us in celebrating the act of writing and the art of poetry.

Join other makers for conversation, coffee, and open crafting!

Spend an intensive day at the forge making your own camping tools!

Join us in celebrating the act of writing and the art of poetry.

Join us in celebrating the act of writing and the art of poetry.

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Wrap up warm with a snuggly scarf or hat!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Learn a few of the basics of working with metal and fire in this introductory session!

Celebrate the strong bond between women and the natural world in this winter writing class

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.

Take your sewing skills to the next level and learn to make a zipper pouch!

Join us for a poetry open night the first Thursday of the month. Presented in collaboration with Northern Lakes Arts Association.