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It's almost Registration Day! Summer/fall 2026 courses open for registration on February 26 (or February 25 for members). Click here to find a full list of courses!

We have openings for extended Work Study sessions from July-December 2026. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Learn more and apply here. 

North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for summer/fall courses will open on February 26, 2026. Learn more about scholarships here!

Craft begins with the materials. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Lauren Newby writes about making chairs and stools, and the differences between working with dry lumber and working with green wood. 

In Sweden, craft consultants support professional craftspeople and engage local communities in craft education. Jake Fee writes about their work and poses a question—what would the Midwest look like if we had craft consultants here? 

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2026 Summer/Fall Courses

2026 Summer/Fall Courses

July-December courses online now!

Our Summer/Fall 2026 course catalog is here! With over 200 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next trip to the folk school! 

Check out the digital catalog here.

July—December 2026 courses open for registration on February 26 (or February 25 for members). Click the button below to find your next class!
 

Get Ready for Registration

Get Ready for Registration

New courses open February 26

New courses are coming soon! Registration for summer/fall 2026 courses opens at 9am CT on February 26, 2026. 

North House members get to register a day early, starting at 9am CT on February 25. A gift of any amount makes you a member. 

Click the button below to find everything you need to know ahead of registration day! 

We're Hiring!

We're Hiring!

Join the North House Team

As we begin a new year, we’re excited to announce two new openings at North House:
  • Student Services and Administrative Coordinator (full-time)
  • Front Office & School Store Host (part-time, seasonal)

Interested? Know someone incredible? Click the button below to apply. 

Application deadline: Monday, March 9 at noon CT.

Wood Week

Wood Week

March 3-10, 2026

Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving and painting to sharpening. The Carver’s Conference on Friday, March 6 is a day full of free demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings open to the public. This year’s offerings draw from North House’s deep bench of talented regional artisans and include six brand-new courses.

Wood Week courses are open for registration now! 

School Store

Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Find books to keep you inspired, craft kits to engage your hands and mind, handcrafts made by our talented artisan instructors, and much more. 

Our physical store is open daily from 9am-5pm, or you can shop online anytime

Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here! And browse the digital edition while you wait!

Resident Artisan Blog

Read what our resident artisans have been up to!

Chairmaking, Ways of Working – February 19

Craft begins with the materials. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Lauren Newby writes about making chairs and stools, and the differences between working with dry lumber and working with green wood. 

Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft – February 16

In Sweden, craft consultants support professional craftspeople and engage local communities in craft education. Jake Fee writes about their work and poses a question—what would the Midwest look like if we had craft consultants here?