Avon Hills Folk School

06/11/2026

Early Bird pricing for Artists and Makers camp ends soon! If you've been thinking about joining us for one of our most fun weekends of the year, sign up before July 1st to get your registration discount!
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06/08/2026

🍃 Escape to the woods this July 🍃

Join us for a weekend of foraging, learning, and community at Foraging Camp (July 17–19, 2026). From mushroom identification to herbal crafts, every session is hands-on and beginner-friendly.

🥾 Bring your hiking shoes & curiosity
🧺 Gather wild ingredients sustainably
🔥 Share meals, stories, and a cozy bonfire
⛺ Camping available onsite.

Register today and experience the landscape in a whole new way! Sign up at https://loom.ly/DRgJnkY

06/07/2026

We have squatters in the sugar shack!

06/07/2026

Thank you to April Ogimaakwe Stone, August Kramer from the Minnesota DNR, and all the folks who came out for a visit for this month's Folk School on Tap! We hope you learned so much and enjoyed gathering for wood fired pizza, too!

06/05/2026

Watercolor is a fun, approachable medium that invites creativity at any skill level. This fall, join artist and educator Jenny Stice for two watercolor courses designed to inspire exploration and artistic growth.

Explore Watercolor Cards: Woven Paper Edition or Liquid Watercolors: Focus on Fall Color Mixing and discover the joy of watercolor!

06/05/2026

We still have spots open for Extreme Art – Catapult! 🎨🚀

📅 June 17 | Ages 7–12

Children will design and build their own catapults, then launch paint balls, pine cones, sponge bombs, and more in this wildly creative TimberNook adventure! This high-energy outdoor experience combines art, engineering, teamwork, and messy fun as kids transform the woods into a giant colorful canvas.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Sign up at https://loom.ly/RL4ZZgA

06/04/2026

Meet the AAMC Instructor: Dan Horan!

Dan Horan is a fan favorite, and we're excited to have him join us for Artists and Makers Camp!

Dan Horan is the craftsman behind Merchant Leather, a self-taught maker who found in leather the perfect balance of creativity, function, and timeless craft. Based in Minnesota, he builds each piece entirely by hand, emphasizing simplicity, durability, and the honest beauty of traditional techniques.

Teaching is central to Dan’s work. He has shared leatherworking with more than 1,500 students—from children to adults—in settings ranging from folk schools to galleries to the American Craft Council. His classes are designed to be approachable for anyone picking up leather for the first time, while also structured to help students steadily build higher-level skills, confidence, and creativity with each project.

Sign up to learn from her at https://loom.ly/M-9VMqs

06/03/2026

Something exciting is coming to The Gathering Grounds in Avon!

Folk School instructors Andrew Cockcroft, Lily Becker, Brittany Berven, and Melissa Danzl will soon be offering their handmade creations for sale there. You'll also find some of our Folk School faves, including maple syrup, hats, T-shirts, and more.

Stop by, support local makers, and check out the wonderful craftsmanship our instructors have to offer!

You may have noticed our retail shelves looking a little empty these days. We are pleased to announce that we making room for some new vendors coming to us via the Avon Hills Folk School.

06/03/2026

🐝We're just buzzing about summers arrival! 🤣

06/03/2026

We still have a few spots available for Dragons Love Tacos on June 13! This playful outdoor adventure is perfect for children ages 4–7 and encourages imaginative play, creativity, and collaboration. Join us in the woods for a magical taco party where dragons are always welcome — and as we all know, dragons LOVE tacos!

Sign your kiddos up for some summer fun at https://loom.ly/lgU0zzE