New & Noteworthy
The 2024 Arctic Film Festival lineup is here! Join us November 22-24 for over a dozen films that share some of the incredible stories of the North.
We're thrilled to welcome Niilá Omma as our Winterers' Gathering featured speaker! Niilá is a duojár, a traditional Sámi craftsman, from Skelefteå, Sweden. Join Niilá on November 23 for his talk at Winterers' Gathering.
Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Explore our new online store and find your favorite craft books, tools, handmade items, and more.
Craft has a way of connecting us to where we've been and where we want to go. In his first blog post, Cooper Ternes shares his story of living as a craftsperson and community member in Grand Marais.
After a busy summer, fall brings an invitation to slow down, gather, and revisit some forgotten craft projects. Read on to learn how you can connect with craft this fall at North House.
Featured Events & Activities
Join the North House Team!
Seeking a School Store Manager and a Technology Manager
We're excited to announce two full-time openings on the North House team—our search for a School Store Manager and a Technology Manager is underway! Both of these positions offer a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team while living in Grand Marais, an iconic northern community with a strong arts and wilderness character.
Learn more and request an application packet here.
Application deadline: Monday, November 11 at noon CST.
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
November 22-24, 2024
Winter is the longest and most defining season in the North. Celebrate the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter at the Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear sale, film festival, and more, this is a classic event to welcome the chilliest season.
- Arctic Film Festival
- On-campus courses
- Chili Feed, The Great Gear & Ski Sale, Contra Dance
- Featured Speaker Niilá Omma: Niilá is a duojár, a traditional Sámi craftsman, from Skelefteå, Sweden
Framing the Future
The Campaign for North House
Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Creating a new front door that welcomes the world to North House, strengthening our core operations, enhancing campus access—this campaign is the critical next step of programmatic and campus evolution.
Construction on the new building has started! Follow along with the progress through our blog and video updates here.