New & Noteworthy
New fall event courses are open for registration! Courses during Unplugged, Family Weekend, and Winterers' Gathering are open for registration now. Discover dozens of inspiring courses and take the next step in your craft journey.
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.
The Boats to Tools Auction returns June 21! Donate your gently used craft tools, materials, and outdoor gear to support North House. Online bidding for select items opens on June 9! Find the Auction Donation Form and full details here.
Scholarship applications open soon for September - December courses! Thanks to the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths, there are additional scholarship opportunities for blacksmithing classes.
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.
Featured Events & Activities
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!
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.
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through early October.
June—July sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
August-October sails will be announced through our email newsletter at a later date.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
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!
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