New & Noteworthy
Our Summer/Fall 2025 course catalog is here! Browse the digital catalog here to discover 170 new traditional craft courses. Registration opens February 27 (or February 26 for members).
We have openings for extended Work Study sessions this summer and fall. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Learn more and apply here.
With the new course release comes new scholarship opportunities. Scholarship applications will open on February 27. To learn more about scholarships, click here.
2025 has been off to an exciting start—we've welcomed 5 new interns and 2 full-time staff people to our team! Read on to meet the new faces at North House, and be sure to say hello the next time you're on campus.
Winter can be an intense season in northern Minnesota. In their latest blog post, Riley Kleve writes about embracing their first-ever winter in Grand Marais: from skiing to studio time to welcoming guests from Sweden.
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2025 Summer/Fall Course Catalog
New courses open for registration February 27!
Our Summer/Fall 2025 course catalog is here! With over 170 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next trip to the folk school!
July—December 2025 courses open for registration at 9am on Thursday, February 27. North House members can register a day early, on February 26.
Find upcoming course and registration info here, or click the button below to explore the digital catalog!
Wood Week
March 11-17, 2025
Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week is just around the corner and will be log-jam-packed with everything the woodworker’s heart desires. We're thrilled to welcome Lara Domeneghetti as this year's featured international instructor. Lara is a renowned Italian woodcarver specializing in medieval Scandinavian art.
Wood Week courses are open for registration now!
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