Ricing Tools Workshop

Wild Rice Push Pole & Knocking Stick Making Workshop

Craft your own traditional push pole and set of knocking sticks to use for wild ricing.

DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, March 11 – Thursday, March 13

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, daily

Program Fee: $60
Hunt Hill Members: $50

Location: Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, Spooner

Register Here Registration is required by March 10. Space is limited.

Capacity: 8 individuals or couples (If you sign up as a couple, you only need to register and pay for one of the two people). 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Craft a push pole and a set of knocking sticks to use for wild ricing using traditional hand tools and techniques. In this three-evening class, tools and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own hand tools (such as: a draw knife, wood plane, and wood rasp) and personal protective equipment (safety glasses and gloves). You may work individually or bring a partner for the same price.

Restrooms are available at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum. 

Accessibility: This program will mainly be standing and both fine and gross motor movements. 

WAYS TO REGISTER

Online

Register online by clicking the button.

Visit this page for a quick tutorial on how to register.

REGISTER HERE

Phone

Call the office between 9 am & 4 pm on weekdays to register over the phone. We can take credit card payment over the phone. 

715-635-6543

In-Person

Stop by the office between 9 am & 4 pm on weekdays to register in person or mail a check.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Participants who cancel online or notify Hunt Hill by email or phone at least 48 hours before the program or event will receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee.* 
  • Participants can choose to receive their refund via their payment method or keep it as a credit** for a future program. 
  • Participants who cancel less than 48 hours before the program will not receive a refund or credit.
  • Participants who cancel online or notify Hunt Hill by email or phone, at least 15 days before the day of the program or event will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.*
  • Participants who cancel less than 15 days will not receive a refund or credit, unless their spot can be filled by another participant. If filled, a refund will be issued minus a 10% processing fee.*
  • Participants who cancel 48 hours or less before the program will not receive a refund or credit.

Refunds will follow the same procedures as the ‘Programs Over $25/person’, except that:

  • If a participant cancels less than 15 days before the first day of Spanish Camp and the spot cannot be filled, the participant will receive a ½ refund (no additional 10% processing fee assessed).
  • If a participant has to leave during the week of camp, a refund of $50/night will be refunded.

If Hunt Hill has to cancel a program or event, all paid registrants will receive a full refund or credit.

 *There is no processing fee assessed on refunds kept as credit or when the participant paid with cash or check.

**Credits can be held until December 31 of the year the cancellation was made. After that, credit is forfeited. Hunt Hill is unable to offer refunds for credits requested and not used.