The Clearing Folk School

08/19/2026

Nancy Akerly was here last week and this week for two sessions of her two day workshop: Gelli Printing Plus: Playful Prints to Handmade Treasures!

08/14/2026

Week 15: August 9 - 15, 2026
The Art Quilt: Open Studio with Wendy Butler Berns
Next Steps in Glass Fusing with Nance Tucker
Cultivating Mindfulness: Growing a Lifelong Practice with Beth Coleman

08/11/2026

Last week Kari Anderson and Karen Alesch returned for a second round of their popular 2-day workshops- Summertime Watercolor and iPhone Photography: Shoot, Edit & Enhance!

08/06/2026

Week 14: August 2 - 8, 2026
Painting with Versatile Acrylic with Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Knit Your Own Adventure with Whitney Gross
Out of the Blue with Kippian Inglis

08/03/2026

You haven’t missed it…yet.
From knitting and knifesmithing to memoir writing and woodturning, there’s still time to slip in one more late‑summer adventure at The Clearing.

Enjoy cozy lodging, delicious meals, and the good company of fellow enthusiasts.
Don’t let your chance wander off down the trail...grab your spot while you can.

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07/31/2026

Week 13: July 26 - August 1, 2026
Recorder at The Clearing with Pat Badger
Designing Landscapes Inspired by Nature with Darrel Morrison

07/30/2026

Another amazing two-day workshop here at the Jens Jensen Center! We were excited to welcome Nicole Herbst to teach Nature Felt Flower Painting!

07/27/2026

Last week we welcomed back Kathleen Gaffey for a Summer Straw Hat Making Workshop and Kari Anderson for Summertime Watercolor!

07/21/2026

Week 12: July 19 - 25, 2026
Italic Calligraphy with Cheryl Jacobsen
Hike, Bike & Paddle Door County with Bob Bultman & Kelly King
Intro to Metal Casting with James Viste

07/20/2026

2-day workshops continue! Last week Sandy Place was back with Beginning Acrylic Painting and Ren LaDassor taught Sculptural Moss Embroidery. Amazing results all around!