Carve Your Heart Out

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on November 10, and then to the general public on November 12, 2026. Not a member yet? You can sign up here.

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, take this class and carve hearts for all the loves in your life—or just a few folks near and dear to you! This welcoming workshop is perfect for both beginners and those with some carving experience. You’ll learn to carve wooden hearts while developing useful knife skills that translate into everyday life. 

The class will cover basic knife grips and sharpening techniques. Heart blanks will be provided by the instructor; participants may bring their own knife or borrow one from the school. By the end of the day, you’ll truly walk away with your heart in your hand.

 

About the Instructor: Fred Livesay

Your instructor will provide the following materials:

• heart blanks in various woods

Students are asked to bring:

• Optional: your own carving and sharpening tools, if you have them.
• note-taking tools (if you’d like to take notes)
• We recommend dressing in layers, as certain classrooms can be drafty depending on the time of year.
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click  HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

Skill Level
No experience required. 

Age Requirement
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission (by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org).  

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $75
Materials Fee: $10
Total Cost: $85

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy  HERE.