Green Door Folk School

Learn the ancient art of making yarn by hand using simple tools. In this two-day class, you’ll explore the basics of spinning on a drop spindle, transform raw fleece into beautiful yarn, and sample a variety of spinning tools from around the world. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fiber artist looking for […]

Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques! Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided by instructor Riley Kleve. Students will learn to select materials, use various tools, and care for mended and darned clothing in class. Students will leave […]

Come join Riley Kleve, teaching fiber artist and Minneapolis resident, for an evening presentation on notes and lessons learned from Minneapolis. Minnesota has mounted a beautiful resistance against political violence, incorporating mutual aid, rapid response networks, direct action, and even art and song. We have a lot to learn from Minnesota about public safety, community organizing, […]

In this two-day workshop, you will make your own beautiful, unique, asymmetrical basket. Suitable for willing beginners and also for those who have made a basket before. You can use this basket for a variety of purposes, from gathering things from the garden to storing kitchen utensils or tools, holding a sewing project, foraging, etc. […]

Learn the basics of sewing by hand for a variety of uses in this half-day mini course. Have you ever wanted to do some basic mending? Would you like to create small projects by hand? Would you like to sew some of your own wardrobe, but don't have a sewing machine? In this class you will […]

Learn the craft of fly tying in a region with a wealth of freshwater streams and rivers! Go beyond the sport of fly fishing. Discover the world of hand-sourcing and crafting flies using natural or found second-hand materials. We'll begin with introductions and share our backgrounds and interests in fly tying and fishing. Then we'll […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small piece together before moving onto a second small project. With a balance of demonstration, hands on practice, and instructor guidance, you'll leave this class with […]

Join storyteller and coach Shea Petaja for a hands-on, heart-centered day of crafting stories that connect, move, and matter. Whether you’re re-writing the stories you tell yourself, building storytelling skills for your social or professional life, or preparing to bring your stories to the world in a bigger way, this workshop is your invitation to […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to keep bees? Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’ve done the research and aren’t sure how to take the first step, this hands-on class will guide you from curiosity to confidence. Join us for an engaging afternoon exploring the fascinating world inside the […]

As the earth begins to thaw, and your mind turns to imagining your spring and summer gardens let Megan Gilger’s expertise in permaculture and regenerative garden design help guide your garden plan. This popular course is a practical hands-on exploration of native and locally adaptive plants that create vibrant and productive gardens and ecosystems. Leading […]

Practice the craft of willow basketry while creating the perfect vessel for hiking in the woods or toting things around town. In this three-day workshop, you will learn to make a willow backpack with straps. We'll begin by making an oval base and inserting stakes. Then we'll weave the upsett, and begin weaving the sides, […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small piece together before moving onto a second small project. With a balance of demonstration, hands on practice, and instructor guidance, you'll leave this class with […]

Spend two days immersed in the craft of hand sewn leather as you learn all of the skills necessary to take on your own leather-working projects. Students will have the opportunity to design and cut their own patterns before stitching their pieces together in a rhythmic and meditative flow! Watch your handwork transform into an […]

Save the date! Details are coming soon, but we will be hosting a Song Carrier Training Retreat October 16th - 18th with Song Carrier Liz Rog!   RSVP to receive an email when tickets are available for this retreat.