New & Noteworthy
Celebrate craft and support the mission of North House at Unplugged 2025. This September, join us for a reimagined gathering that weaves together community celebration, craft experiences, and the best of fall on Lake Superior.
North House instructor Karen Keenan is bringing renewed attention to the historic craft of hairwork. In this article from MPR News, learn how this fascinating craft weaves together the past and the present.
Hickory bark is not easily purchased, so acquiring it often means venturing out to the woods. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about harvesting hickory bark with friends in Central Appalachia.
Bring home an oven core built at North House Folk School and take your backyard cooking to the next level. Available now!
Hjørdis got a new set of sails last season. So what happened to the old set? North House instructor Maeve Gathje has been working on an exciting project—making new bags out of the old sails.
Featured Events & Activities
Unplugged: On the Harbor - Under the Stars
September 19-20, 2025
Join us this fall for Unplugged 2025: a reimagined gathering that celebrates the mission and sustains the future of the folk school.
With music, craft experiences, local food and drinks, and Saturday night's Birch Bark Bash, it's the best of fall on Lake Superior, wrapped into two fabulous days.
Tickets for the Birch Bark Bash—North House's signature fundraising event—go on sale July 1. Click here to get your tickets for this special evening under the stars.
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through early October.
July—September sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
October sails will be announced through our email newsletter at a later date.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Fall Event Courses Are Open Now!
Registration is Now Open for All 2025 Courses
It's time to start planning your fall visit to North House!
New courses during Unplugged, Family Weekend, and Winterers' Gathering are open for registration now.
A digital-only, Fall Event mini catalog is available! Click the button below to discover new fall courses, or use our Online Course Calendar to view fall courses by date.
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!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
April 01 – Hello from Norway
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