New & Noteworthy
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?
Featured Events & Activities
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
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!
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.
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!
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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