New & Noteworthy
Scholarship applications are open for January - June 2026 courses! North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Apply for a scholarship here. Applications are open until September 28, 2025.
North House is hiring! We’re excited to announce a full-time opening on staff for a Finance and Administrative Manager. Learn more and apply here
It's time to plan your next visit to North House: courses for winter and spring of 2026 are now live on our website, and registration is open to all!
Explore weaving! From weaving bands on an inkle loom to creating beautiful pieces on a floor loom and much more, discover a wide range of weaving courses here.
Our schooner Hjørdis is one of the most memorable sights in Grand Marais. Bring your Lake Superior memories wherever you go with Hjørids hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and stickers! Shop anytime through our online School Store.
Featured Events & Activities
Winter/Spring 2026 Courses Are Here!
Registration is Now Open!
Courses for January-June 2026 are now live on our website, and our new digital catalog has arrived! With over 170 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next visit to the folk school.
January—June 2026 courses are now open for registration!
Click here to explore our 2026 course calendar, or click the button below to view all courses.
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May until October.
September sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Family Weekend
October 17-18, 2025
S’mores, a lantern walk, a contra dance…Family Weekend brings classic fall fun for all ages. We'll have courses during the day (some just for kids, some for kids and their adults) as well as free evening activities for all.
Registration is open now—find all Family Weekend details here.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
April 01 – Hello from Norway
March 26 – Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
March 25 – Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan