Visit the Finnish American Folk School and tour our fiber, wood, and ceramics studios at 200 Michigan St. in Hancock, MI. See what the Folk School is all about and find some treasures while you're here.*Rummage Sale* Let our surplus equipment & suppliesbecome your next great crafting adventure!*Mother's Day Gifts* Purchase a pot handmade at […]
Sock Mending WorkshopThursday, May 15, 20256-8pm ETInstructor: Anna DijkstraLocation: Finnish American Folk School Fiber StudioSkyline Commons 105 @ 200 Michigan St. Hancock, MIClass fee: $25Optional mending kits available for purchase during workshop: $10CLICK HERE TO REGISTERRegistration closes May 12 or when sold outQuestions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgwww.finnishamericanfolkschool.comGive your socks a second chance by learning to mend them! […]
Are you Sharp? Sharpening Basics with Alex YerksFriday, May 16, 202510am-5pm ETInstructor: Alex YerksLocation: Finnish American Folk School Wood ShopSkyline Commons room 102Class fee: $85Materials fee: $25 paid directly to instructorCLICK HERE TO REGISTERLast day to register May 8 or when sold outQuestions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgwww.finnishamericanfolkschool.comSharp tools are a must if you want to carve safely and […]
Spoon Carving with Alex YerksSaturday + Sunday, May 17-18, 202510am-5pm ETInstructor: Alex YerksLocation: Finnish American Folk School Wood ShopSkyline Commons room 102Class fee: $190Materials fee: $40 paid directly to instructorCLICK HERE TO REGISTERLast day to register May 8 or when sold outQuestions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgwww.finnishamericanfolkschool.comThe folk tradition from tree trunk to table! Come carve one of the […]
Spoon Carving with Alex YerksSaturday + Sunday, May 17-18, 202510am-5pm ETInstructor: Alex YerksLocation: Finnish American Folk School Wood ShopSkyline Commons room 102Class fee: $190Materials fee: $40 paid directly to instructorCLICK HERE TO REGISTERLast day to register May 8 or when sold outQuestions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgwww.finnishamericanfolkschool.comThe folk tradition from tree trunk to table! Come carve one of the […]
Exhibit dates: June 12 - September 10, 2025 Opening reception: June 12th, 7pm EST
Every year on the second Saturday in June, World Wide Knit in Public Day encourages knitters to come together and enjoy one another's company. It's also a day for experienced knitters to teach others how to knit. Join the Finnish American Folk School Knitting Circle as they debut North Wind Books' new venue. A redesigned […]
FFN will host this virtual joint chapter meeting for our chapter affiliate leaders. We will give updates from FFN and look forward to hearing updates from your chapter. Tervetuloa! Your chapter leaders will receive the link from our office. Make your your chapter officers are current in our database by emailing office@finlandiafoudation.org
Midsummer Story Time & Craftsfeaturing Summer: A Solstice Story by Kelsey GrossSaturday, June 21, 10:30-11:30amLocation: North Wind Books (outdoors if weather permits)No registration requiredJoin a group of animal friends who come together on the Solstice to celebrate the wonder of summer! Author Kelsey Gross brings her book Summer: A Solstice Story to North Wind Books as we […]
Juhannus ActivitiesSaturday, June 21, 202512pm-2pm ETFinnish American Heritage CenterNo registration requiredFind the schedule of other festival events herePaper Window Star Making (FAHC Hall, 12-2pm)Learn to make folded paper window stars with basketry artist and Folk School instructor Karen Tembreull. No experience necessary, kid-friendly activity.Stitching Circle (FAHC Gallery, 12-2pm)Bring your knitting, crochet, or other needlework and join us to […]