Frequently Asked Questions
&
Policies
If you don't find the answer to your question on this page, please contact us at 612-440-6295 or info@marinemillsfolkschool.org
General Info & Policies
General Info & Policies
Cancellation Policy
Students who cancel their enrollment more than 14 days before the class date will receive a refund less a $20 cancellation fee to cover administration costs. In consideration of our instructors, students who cancel 14 days or less prior to the class will not receive a refund.
Certain classes may have different cancellation policies. When this is the case, it will be noted in the class description.
Classes without a minimum number of registrations may be canceled. If we must cancel a course, students will receive a full refund for that course. Please be sure that you are familiar with your class's cancellation policy, and contact us if you have any questions.
Materials Fees & Supplies
Many classes will include an additional 'materials fee' to cover the materials used by students to complete their projects in class. This fee will be included in the class total cost.
Student Ages
We take our mission of encouraging intergenerational learning seriously, so we offer classes designed for a variety of age groups. Each class description details what ages the class is intended for, which are determined by the instructor. Tuition rates may vary for adult/youth pairings, so please see the class description.
Personal Property
Marine Mills Folk School is not responsible for the security of property belonging to students and instructors.
Pets
No pets are allowed on the campus of Marine Mills Folk School.
Non-Discrimination
Marine Mills Folk School is an inclusive organization and all students are welcome.
Accessibility
The Marine Mills Folk School campus is fully accessible. Classes held off-campus may not be accessible due to the location and nature of the class. Please contact info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.
Additional Locations:
Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) Kitchen
150 5th St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Accessibility: CLC is fully accessible
Inclement Weather Policy
We will make every attempt to hold scheduled classes. However, Marine Mills Folk School may cancel / postpone a class due to weather conditions. All those registered for the class will receive an email (to the email address provided during the registration process) at least 1 hour before the scheduled beginning of class, noting if the class has been cancelled / postponed to another day. If email confirmation is not received, staff will follow up with a text to the number provided during registration. Participants are also welcome to email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org for more information.
Depending upon the instructor's schedule, the postponed class may be held at a later date or the student will be given the option to use the tuition paid for a different class, donate to the Folk School, or receive a refund.
Privacy
We respect your privacy and will not sell or give your mailing address or email address to another party. We use our mailing list to notify you of new classes and current events at Marine Mills Folk School. You may ask to be removed from our mailing list or other communications at any time by contacting us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.
Classes
How do I register for a class?
On the class description page, click the Register button to begin the process.
You will then be directed to a page that will walk you through the steps to register for the class. A pop-up window may ask you to log in to your account. Logging in makes registering for classes faster by auto-populating your information.
- If you don't have an account and don't want to create one, close this pop-up window to register for class as a guest.
- To create a new account, close this pop-up window. Navigate to the toolbar at the top of the MMFS website. Click “Login” on the far right, then “Create an account”.
To access earlybird class registration as an MMFS Member, you must be logged into your account.
How do I know if Marine Mills Folk School has received my registration?
Once you submit your class registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Marine Mills Folk School with the following information: Class Name, Date and Time of the class, Class Attendee name, address and email address, and amount paid for the class.
What if I don't receive a registration verification email?
Emails from Marine Mills Folk School may end up in a spam folder. To prevent this from happening, please add info@marinemillsfolkschool.org to your contact list. If you do not find your notification in your spam folder, your registration may not have gone through. Please email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org asking for help in confirming your registration.
Can I be put on a waitlist for a sold-out class?
Yes, we maintain a waitlist for each class. To be placed on the list, continue with the class registration, providing us with your name and other requested information. When you click "Continue," you will be told that the class is full and asked if you would like to be added to the waitlist. If you click "Yes," and a spot in the class becomes available, we will reach out to you to see if you would like to join the class.
Please note: Being placed on the waitlist will NOT automatically register you for the next time we hold the same class.
What should I bring to class?
Each class description contains a list of everything that you will need to bring with you to your class. You also will receive a reminder email two days prior to the class that contains the list of everything you need to bring.
Please do not bring pets or any unregistered individuals, including young children. Exceptions may apply, so please refer to the class description.
I can't make it to class! What is your cancellation policy?
- Students who cancel 14 days or less prior to the class will not receive a refund — we make a commitment to our instructors and pay them for anyone who cancels within that 14-day period.
- Students who cancel their enrollment more than 14 days before the class begins will receive a refund less a $20 cancellation fee to cover administrative costs.
- Classes without a minimum number of registrations may be canceled. If we must cancel a class, students will receive a full refund for the class.
- Certain classes may have different cancellation policies. When this is the case, it will be noted in the class description.
Be sure that you are familiar with your class's cancellation policy, and contact us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org with any questions.
I have a question that's not listed here. How can I get more information?
Email us at Info@marinemillsfolkschool.org and we will answer your questions as quickly as we can.
I've got a great idea for a class, what should I do?
We love getting class ideas! Send to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or if you're interested in becoming an instructor, submit your idea here.
Donations and Volunteering
Marine Mills Folk School is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to make our school thrive.
- Find out how to donate on our Support page.
- Find out about volunteer opportunities on our Volunteer page.
Thank you for supporting our mission!
Visiting Marine Mills Folk School
How do I enter the building?
Marine Mills Folk School shares a building with an active charter school (Marine Village School) during the school year. The folk school is primarily onsite on Saturdays, with occasional Sundays and weekday evenings.
Enter through the building's main front door. If the door is locked, then folk school classes are not in session.
We welcome you to stop by on days when folk school classes are in session to see what we're all about!

Where is Marine Mills Folk School located?
Main Campus:
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Additional Location:
Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) Kitchen
150 5th St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Accessibility: CLC is fully accessible
COVID-19 Protocols
Following guidance from the MN Department of Health and CDC (5-15-21), Marine Mills Folk School will not require masks for fully vaccinated students, instructors, volunteers, or staff.
Any individual who feels more comfortable with a mask is encouraged to wear one.
We have free masks available by request.
Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Marine Mills Folk School believes everyone should experience the joy of creating! If you would like to request a scholarship to help with tuition costs, please email us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.
Marine Mills Folk School is working to build this scholarship program. If you are interested in supporting our scholarship program, please contact us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.


