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Happy holidays from North House! On December 1, get free shipping through our online store for all orders $50 and up. Find unique handmade items, books, tools, stocking stuffers, and more

This month, we say farewell to our 2023 interns. The interns completed their 10-month internship with a capstone project known as a “Slöjd Project.” Read on to learn more about their projects.

Take your first steps down the path of natural dye work. In this blog post, Liz O'Brien offers a step-by-step guide to the mesmerizing process of color alchemy. 

Remembering Bob Janssen: leading Minnesota ornithologist and beloved North House instructor

The countdown to the timber raising is on! Join Director Greg Wright for a big update on the progress of the Welcome Center in our latest Hard Hat Tour. 

Looking for more? Read through more recent blog articles or visit Crafting in Place to see upcoming online events and watch past content.

Featured Events & Activities

Framing the Future

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

Online School Store

Online School Store

Give the gift of craft this holiday season! Our online store is filled with beautiful handmade items, craft books and tools, one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, and lots more. You can also find gift certificates for coursework or gift someone a membership. 

2024 Winter/Spring Course Catalog

2024 Winter/Spring Course Catalog

January—May 2024 Courses Now Open for Registration!

The Winter/Spring 2024 Course Catalog is now out, complete with Fiber Week courses, Wood Week courses, and incredible craft opportunities on every page. Registration for our 2024 courses is now open. 

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!

Do I Half to Do It? – November 28

Should you cut your work in half? In this blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about how dissecting the bowls she's turned has made her a better woodturner. 

Practicing Color Alchemy: Getting Started – November 20

Take your first steps down the path of natural dye work. In this blog post, Liz O'Brien offers a step-by-step guide to the mesmerizing process of color alchemy. 

November 07 – Before You Weave
October 31 – Octdala
October 25 – Introducing Mary Tripoli
October 19 – Introducing Liz O'Brien
October 09 – Introducing Caroline Feyling