An Urban Folk School IN Minneapolis
A place to share living traditions, learn with our hands, and build connection across cultures and generations.
FREE COMMUNITY NIGHTS
Twin Town Old Time Music Festival is excited to partner with the Center for People and Craft to offer a new monthly old time jam every second Tuesday of the month from 7–9pm!
A rotating cast of Twin Cities old time musicians will facilitate the jam. Jam leaders will teach 1–2 tunes for the first half hour (7–7:30pm), followed by an open jam from 7:30–9pm. Participants are welcome to arrive at any time.
Learn moreJoin a community of folks working together. Whether you are carving spoons, knitting, sewing, crocheting, beading, embroidering, or painting with watercolors, this space is for you! If you don’t have a craft, stop by anyway, we have plenty of materials to share.
Learn moreBYOC (Bring your own Craft) and join a community of folks working together. Whether you are carving spoons, knitting, sewing, crocheting, beading, embroidering, or painting with watercolors, this space is for you!
Learn moreBring your tools and wood carving projects for a community night of carving. All skill levels are welcome but there will be no formal instruction so some carving experience is recommended. Chopping blocks and shave horses will be available. Greenwood may be available for sharing or purchase depending on the month and who brings what.
Learn moreUPCOMING CLASSES
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Rhythm Guitar
EVERY OTHER WEEK: Thursdays, November 5, 19, and December 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
$135
Focusing on acoustic guitar, this class will dig into various elements of rhythm guitar playing, including timing, articulation, tone, hearing and choosing chords, and if time, bass notes and bass runs.
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Green Wood Carving for Kids
Saturday, November 7: 10AM - 2PM
$95
In this introductory workshop for kids ages 8–12, we will practice safe knife handling, explore wood grain, and experience the calming rhythm of handwork. Participants will have a choice of projects—butter spreaders, magic wands, beads, or spatulas—that build skills step by step.
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ABC's of Kolrosing
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, and 24: 6:30 - 9 PM
$168 (plus $50 materials)
In three evening sessions, practice Kolrosing your own unique wooden nametags or small signs! We'll carve patterns and lines, exploring hand lettering, fonts, and layout.
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Everlasting Floral Wreath
Saturday, November 14: 10 AM - 1 PM
$70 (plus $55 materials)
Craft an autumnal colorful wreath with dried flowers, and enjoy the colors of the harvest at home all year round.
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Homemade Milk Paint
Sunday, November 15: 1 - 4:30PM
$85 (plus $15 materials)
In this class, students will learn how to make their own milk paint from fresh casein, leaving with a pint of beautiful, safe to use, economical, and very durable finishing material!
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Handbound Leather Journal
Saturday, November 21: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$70 (plus $25 materials fee)
Students will learn how to hand stitch leather pages into a unique journal cover with a beautiful fish leather embellishment. Perfect for gifting!