
Building and enriching community in the Avon Hills of Central Minnesota

What is a Folk School?
Folk schools, originating in 19th-century Denmark, emphasize hands-on, intergenerational, and non-competitive learning for its own sake. They aim to preserve traditional skills lost to modern efficiency, valuing the satisfaction of craftsmanship and the sense of community it fosters. Folk schools serve as a response to cultural and technological changes, striving to retain creative, hands-on knowledge, while building and enriching our community in the process.
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Upcoming Courses and Events
Demystifying Hand Tool Sharpening
June 28-29, 2025
Hand tool sharpening is an essential woodworking skill which can be intimidating for a lot of people. To further complicate matters, there are dozens of different systems and methods for sharpening hand tools available. In this course, we’ll get back to basics, focusing on the fundamentals of sharpening and the specifics of what makes for a sharp edge.