Marine Mills Folk School

Deepen the rich art of CREATING for all generations! 

Make a gift now through December 31, 2025, and help us reach our our growth goals! 

Over the last seven years, Marine Mills Folk School has become a vibrant hub where people gather to create in the company of others, build community, and experience a sense of belonging. You, and others like you, have invested in this growing community to ensure that shared learning of traditional arts and crafts, in a safe environment, remains available to all of us.  

By making a gift to MMFS, you directly support our dedicated efforts to grow and deepen the rich art of CREATING for all generations. We are seeking your support for student scholarships, subsidized workshops, and to expand our instructor roster. You are a vital part of MMFS, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing contributions!

In the coming year, together we will:

• Diversify our programming and instructor roster
• Nurture new and existing partnerships
• Bolster our capacity with staff and support systems

 Your generosity makes these growth areas possible! Donate through GiveMn or directly at Marine Mills Folk School. Thank you!

Please make your tax-deductible, year-end gift now to help us create and reach our growth goals!

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Discover the Joy of Creating Together From a Folk School Tradition

Marine Mills Folk School is an experiential learning center located in the St. Croix Valley. We partner with skilled artisan-instructors to offer courses in woodworking, fiber arts, visual arts, culinary arts, outdoor skills, and other traditional arts & crafts. Our approach is hands-on learning for all ages in a supportive environment that is fun, collaborative, and restorative.

Marine Mills Folk School opened its doors in October 2018 with 11 classes. In 2025, we now offer 350 in-person classes and community events. Our philosophy places relationships and connections between people at the center of learning and life.

Support our mission by taking a class, attending one of our community events, and making a donation today!

The Folk School movement began in the 1830s in Denmark and was introduced in the United States in the early 1900s. The philosophy of folk schools is grounded in the intrinsic abilities of all individuals, and that learning should be available to everyone throughout their life cycle. “Schools for Life” give people the ability to understand their own strengths and abilities and, through this process, strengthen and empower communities.

Your support helps Marine Mills Folk School remain a place of creativity, resilience, and shared learning where generations come together to build community, preserve craft, and create with heart.