New & Noteworthy
Registration is open! Summer/fall 2026 courses are now open for registration to all. Click here to find a full list of courses!
North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for summer/fall courses are open now. Learn more about scholarships and apply here!
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.
Wood Week is around the corner! Join us March 3-9 for a week of courses, evening gatherings, and the annual Carver's Conference. Find all Wood Week details here!
North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program! This program nurtures the next generation of traditional craft artisans. Learn more and apply here.
Featured Events & Activities
2026 Summer/Fall Courses
July-December courses are open for registration!
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!
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!
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!
Accepting Applications for Resident Artisans
North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program! This program nurtures the growth of the next generation of traditional craft artisans, offering professional development, teaching experience, studio space, and more.
Applications are due March 30, 2026 at noon CT. Learn more and apply.
We're Hiring!
Join the North House Team
- 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.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
February 05 – The delight is in the details
February 03 – The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region
January 30 – Toys, Time, Freedom, and Beauty
January 07 – The Golden Spiders of Winter