If you go: Up North Marketplace workshops

Up North Marketplace workshops

* On Thursday: Swedish artist Per Helldorff teaches how to make functional wooden gears and cogs for Swedish folk art.

* On Friday:Helldorff teaches how to make wooden spoons.

* Cost for eachworkshop: $70

* Reservations required: woods@uslink.net or(888) 649-8705

* Where: MacRostie Arts Center in Grand Rapids

The Up North andLiving Green: AWoodland Workshop

* On Friday: More than20 different sessions cover everything from planting trees to living off the electric grid.

* Reservations required: Upnorthlivinggreen@yahoo .com, or (218) 326-1130

* Cost: $35 for the day, or $40 if you want to attend a class where you create your own Web site.

* Where: WendigoLodge, Golf and Recreation Center in Grand Rapids

* For more information: www.myminnesotawoods.org

North House Out 'N' About workshops

* On Saturday:Sweet grass basket weaving

* On Sunday:Hand-crafting a Northwoods canoe paddle

* Cost for eachworkshop: $70

* Reservations recommended: (888) 387-9762

* Where: IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids

Up North Marketplace

* Saturday and Sunday: More than 90 artisans make and sell wooden goods.

* Cost: $3, or free for those 16 and younger

* Where: IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids

For more information on these events, go to www.goodsfromthewoods.org or call (888) 649-8705.