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In her latest blog post, Emily Derke examines the depth of the experience of hunting and how it informs her craft. 

Video: A Winter Solstice Cranky Box Show

​During the shortest day of the year, enjoy a Winter Solstice Cranky Box Show!

Applications for the 2021 internship are now available. The 2021 internship will run April-November and there are four open positions.

Learn more here

Video: Tour of the North House School Store

Join North House School Store Manager Cindy Lou Hansen on a tour through the School store in the Yellow Building on campus. See some wonderful instructor made crafts and get some inspiration for your holiday gift giving.

In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny searches for new ways to communicate and connect with customers in lieu of having the tactile, face to face opportunity to shop for her woven goods. 

Looking for more online craft content? Visit our Crafting in Place page for a full schedule of upcoming webinars, videos, and more, as well as the complete archive of past content.

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Enrich lives and build community with your support

Enrich lives and build community with your support

Your gift today helps to keep North House enriching lives and building community through public programs that provide a sign of hope in a challenging year.

North House depends on donor support to keep our programming available year-around. Give generously today!

Winter Virtual Film Fest

Winter Virtual Film Fest

Fri, Jan 1, 2021 - Sun, Jan 31, 2021

Light a fire and snuggle up to some crafty films from around the world. Each week this January we will offer a selection of films from the web to inspire and entertain. Tune in each week for a new set of films!

Fiber February

Fiber February

We’re highlighting fiber arts for the entire month of February, and with a full selection of online offering including free webinars and Lunch & Learns, coursework, and more, you can enjoy Fiber February wherever you are!

Free Webinars

Learn what it’s like to learn a craft and build a career in your second language in the Swedish Weaving Lunch & Learn with Arianna Funk, explore the connections of race and agriculture with LaChaun Moore, and dive into the history and science of wool with Linda Johnson Morke!

Coursework

Find an online fiber course that interests you—handspinning, crocheting, knitting, needle felting, and more!

Give the Gift of Craft This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Craft This Holiday Season

Gift certificates for on-campus and online classes

There’s no better gift than the gift of experience, and a North House gift certificate allows your loved ones to dive into the craft of their choice. North House now has a broad offering of online courses, so the lucky recipient can enjoy a course no matter where in the world they are!

All gift certificates can be used for on-campus or online courses, or to make purchases in our school store.

Choose one of our pre-defined amounts, or get a certificate for any amount by calling us at 218-387-9762.

Resident Artisan Blog

Read what our resident artisans have been up to!

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In her latest blog post, Emily Derke examines the depth of the experience of hunting and how it informs her craft. 

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In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny searches for new ways to communicate and connect with customers in lieu of having the tactile, face to face opportunity to shop for her woven goods. 

Request a Catalog

Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here!