New & Noteworthy
The 13th Wille Sundqvist and Bill Coperthwaite Slöjd Fellowship has been awarded to Michelle and David Rauenbusch of Cygnet, Tasmania! Learn more about them and the fellowship.
First Fridays community gatherings continue through the spring. On Friday, April 4, join us for dinner on a stick and Greenland: Where Ice is Born, a talk by explorer Lonnie Dupre.
With the new course release comes new scholarship opportunities. Scholarship applications for July-December courses are now open! To learn more about scholarships, click here. Applications are due by March 27.
North House is about building community, and this April we’re hosting a series of evening courses for local folks to sample some favorite crafts!
Each year, we host a series of summer camps for young makers. Spend a week at our lakeside campus exploring new skills and making new friends! Registration opens March 13 at 9:00am. See details here.
Featured Events & Activities
Accepting Applications for Resident Artisans
North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program (September 2025 – June 2027 program dates). This program nurtures the growth of the next generation of traditional craft artisans and offers:
- A budget for professional development and mentorship
- Practice teaching
- A living stipend
- Studio space
- Regional, national, and international connections to institutions and artisans
Applications are due March 31, 2025. Learn more and apply.
2025 Summer/Fall Course Catalog
July-December courses are open for registration!
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 are now open for registration.
Find upcoming course and registration info here, or click the button below to explore the digital catalog!
2025 Youth Summer Camps
Weeks of August 4, 11, and 25
Learn new skills and make new friends at North House's Youth Summer Camps! Explore crafts like boatbuilding, felting, woodworking, and more.
Camp registration is open now. Click here to find a full list of 2025 camps.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
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