Full-Day Leather Projects: Tote Bags, Handbags, and Games
Make your own timeless, larger leather project in this day-long workshop at Milk & Honey.
Pre-select your project and leather color (a limited number of extras will be available in class) and then spend the session learning the traditional methods of cutting, hand-stitching, and finishing leather goods.
This class goes beyond the basics - focusing on precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving as you build a leather good that will last for decades. Whether you’re new to hand sewing or refining your technique, you’ll walk away with a finished project that’s one of a kind and handmade entirely by you.
Project Options
Travel Backgammon:
Materials: $70
Colors: Russet, Dark Brown, English Brown, Black
Leah Handbag:
Materials: $70
Colors: Cloud Blue, Crimson, Kelly Green, & Russet
Double Winetote:
Materials: $70
Colors: Russet, Dark Brown, English Brown, Black
Banjo Purse:
Materials: $100
Colors: Russet, Dark Brown, English Brown, Black
Market tote:
Materials: $100
Colors: Natural, Tan, Dark Brown, English Brown, Black
After registering for the course, please email info@avonhillsfolkschool.org with your chosen project. You will then select your leather color via email.
Tuition: $110
Since this is an all day course, lunch is included.
This course is for adults 18+, or students 12+ with accompanying adult
Needle Felted Landscapes
February 14, 2026
9am-12pm
LOCATION: Milk and Honey Ciders, 11738 Co Rd 51, St Joseph, MN 56374
In this 3 hour class, we’ll walk through step by step how to create an 8”x10” needle felted landscape ready to be framed- no experience necessary! From creating a compelling composition to “mixing” colors to creating different shapes & textures to execute your ideas, I’ll demonstrate general needle felting techniques to get started then we’ll experiment and play together!
Bring an image or two of a landscape that you’d like to create in wool or a sketch to work from.
I recommend having a couple to choose from, in case one ends up working better than the other. It works well to have the photo either printed or on an ipad or something. You can also have it on your phone. Another option is a sketch if you’d like to work from your imagination.
When selecting the reference photo, I’ve learned a couple of things:
Keep the shapes simple. If the photo is too detailed, it’s difficult to execute efficiently in wool. I like sunsets, clouds, rolling hills, fields, lakes and photos with distinct horizons and big shapes. Trees are fun, but easy to get lost in, so it’s best to limit their quantity. Reflections on water can be challenging.
Feel free to take elements from multiple photos: a sky from this photo, a lake scene from a different photo.
A landscape painting, an image in your mind, a sketch or working abstractly also work great.
For now, I recommend selecting a nature scene and leaving out an image with buildings, people, animals or similar.
Leather Workshop: Small Goods & Medium Goods
February 22, 2026
8am-12pm
Join us for a hands-on leatherworking experience rooted in tradition and craft. In this half-day session, students complete two small projects or one medium project.
You’ll choose your project or projects when you arrive, working from pre-cut patterns and bringing your project to life through the traditional saddle stitch method of hand sewing. Students will mark, punch, and stitch their projects by hand, with guidance at every step. Along the way, you’ll also make design choices - selecting your leather colors, choosing thread, and adding minor tweaks that make your project uniquely yours.
Small goods include options like wallets, sunglass cases, keychains, luggage tags, and pencil cases - perfect quick makes that balance creativity and utility. Medium projects, such as clutches, wristlets, passport covers, or field note covers, provide more time to refine your skills while producing a lasting leather good. Students who want to do more may purchase additional projects at a discount to work on during class or take home to finish.
No previous experience is required, and all tools and materials are provided. Whether you’re exploring leatherwork for the first time or deepening your craft, you’ll leave with a finished good (or more!) and the satisfaction of working with your hands.
Tuition: $65
Materials: $35
This course is for adults 18+, or students 12+ with accompanying adult
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Leather Workshop: Small Goods & Medium Goods
Join us for a hands-on leatherworking experience rooted in tradition and craft. In this half-day session, students complete two small projects or one medium project.
You’ll choose your project or projects when you arrive, working from pre-cut patterns and bringing your project to life through the traditional saddle stitch method of hand sewing. Students will mark, punch, and stitch their projects by hand, with guidance at every step. Along the way, you’ll also make design choices - selecting your leather colors, choosing thread, and adding minor tweaks that make your project uniquely yours.
Small goods include options like wallets, sunglass cases, keychains, luggage tags, and pencil cases - perfect quick makes that balance creativity and utility. Medium projects, such as clutches, wristlets, passport covers, or field note covers, provide more time to refine your skills while producing a lasting leather good. Students who want to do more may purchase additional projects at a discount to work on during class or take home to finish.
No previous experience is required, and all tools and materials are provided. Whether you’re exploring leatherwork for the first time or deepening your craft, you’ll leave with a finished good (or more!) and the satisfaction of working with your hands.
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Needle Felted Landscapes
December 6, 2025
9am-12pm
In this 3 hour class, we’ll walk through step by step how to create an 8”x10” needle felted landscape ready to be framed- no experience necessary! From creating a compelling composition to “mixing” colors to creating different shapes & textures to execute your ideas, I’ll demonstrate general needle felting techniques to get started then we’ll experiment and play together! Bring an image or two of a landscape that you’d like to create in wool or a sketch to work from.
Tuition: $45
Materials: $20
This course is for adults 18+, or students 16+ with accompanying adult
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Beginning Rogaland Rosemaling
November 22, 2025
9:00a-3:30p
This class offers students the opportunity to learn about the folk art of Norwegian Rosemaling in the Rogaland Style. We as a class will learn about the history of rosemaling, the basic strokes, practice a few flowers, leaves and scrolls and complete a small plate to bring home. We will be using oil paints for this class.
As a student you will receive the tools to complete this class including 2 brushes, 8” plate, and oil paints.
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Stained Glass and Agate Mosaic
Join local mosaic artist, Laura Ruprecht, for a unique workshop where you’ll learn the basics and design a glass-on-glass mosaic. Using cut stained glass and translucent agate slices, each student will create an 8x8 framed luminary with an abstract, intuitive design. When finished, your piece will come to life by hanging it in a window or displaying with a light source behind it.
Since the adhesive needs time to cure, you’ll take home a grout kit with easy instructions to complete your mosaic at your own pace.
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Mending Circle
November 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Restore your worn fabrics, connect with your community, and contribute to a sustainable future. Stop by our mending circle!
Do I need experience?
No experience necessary, if you have zero experience and zero idea what to bring other than your holey garment, please show up and we can point you in the right direction.
What will be at the circle?
Tea will be provided. You'll also be able to pilfer supporting supplies from the communal mending kit.
What should I bring?
Bring things to mend, your half finished knits and any hand projects, fiber or otherwise, you want to spend time with. Basic mending tools include needles, thread, and small scissors.
If you want to mend jeans, please bring some extra denim to patch, and some light blue cotton (unless you want to visibly mend, then whatever colour you wish!)
If you want to learn to darn, bring jar lids, rubber bands, wool needles, and wool to match.
This event is for adults 18+, or youth 14+ with accompanying adult.
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Market
Holiday Market in St. Joe
25 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN
November 7th - December 21st
Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 11am-3pm
We’re excited to share that Avon Hills Folk School will be hosting a Holiday Market in partnership with Heather Hanson of Embrace the Space Between.
The shop will be filled with handcrafted art by local artists, maple syrup, and Folk School merchandise.
The market is all about shopping small, celebrating local makers, and sharing the creativity of our community this holiday season. Hope to see you there!