New & Noteworthy
New courses are coming soon! Courses during Unplugged, Family Weekend, and Winterers' Gathering open for registration on May 29 (or May 28 for members).
Meet Hege Aasdal, a Norwegian basketmaker and one of our Featured International Instructors at Unplugged 2025. Hege is passionate about producing baskets directly from nature, and will teach three courses this fall.
Unplugged returns this fall, and we're honored to announce Kenta Watanabe, an indigo farmer and dyer from Tokushima, Japan, will be joining as one of our 2025 Featured International Instructors!
Learn traditional blacksmithing by the shoes of Lake Superior! Whether you're a novice or you're looking to refine existing skills, discover your next blacksmithing class this summer at North House!
On June 1, join Ferin Davis Anderson and Hope Flanagan for Healing Fire Leading to Cultural Revitalization: a course that explores our relationship to fire and how we must find balance.
Featured Events & Activities
Fall Event Courses Are Coming Soon!
Registration Opens May 29 (May 28 for Members)
It's time to start planning your fall visit to North House!
New courses during Unplugged, Family Weekend, and Winterers' Gathering will open for registration on Thursday, May 29!
A digital-only Fall Event Catalog will be available online and sent to all newsletter subscribers on Friday, May 23. Not subscribed to our newsletter yet? Sign up now to get a copy of the digital catalog delivered to your inbox ahead of registration!
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through early October.
May and June sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
July-October sails will be announced through our email newsletter at a later date.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 20-21, 2025
Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. Celebrate the best of summer on Lake Superior at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival!
This year's event will bring community gatherings, traditional craft experiences, and activities for folks of all ages. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at North House Folk School!
Summer Programs
A visit to Grand Marais isn't complete without checking out the North House campus! We have a host of memorable and engaging programs happening throughout the summer. Whether you're looking to sail Lake Superior, try a wood-fired baking course, or see live craft in action, you can find activities for all ages at our harborside campus.
Find our full list of summer programs here and start planning your next trip to campus!
Northern Landscapes Festival
Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.
This year, we're pleased to welcome special guest Ferin David Anderson to discuss her book Wildfire: the Culture, Science, and Future of Fire.
Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
March 26 – Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
March 25 – Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan
January 17 – Open Secrets, Tools for Basket Making