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Scholarships

Posted February 16, 2026

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!

Caring for Community Auction

Posted February 13, 2026

The Caring for Community Auction is underway, raising funds to support two organizations that are providing critical services through the ongoing challenges and heartbreak in the Twin Cities - Bridge to Basics and Neighborhood House. Bidding remains open until Monday, February 23 at 12 pm Central. 

Hej from Sweden!

Posted February 6, 2026
by Josie Cooke

As weaver Josie Cooke traveled through Sweden, a set of questions guided her journey. How did people make textiles long ago? What does it mean to continue these crafts? And what will her contribution to the story of textiles be?

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Wood Week 2026

Posted February 5, 2026

Wood Week is around the corner! Join us March 3-9 for a week of courses, evening gatherings, and the annual Carver's Conference. Find all Wood Week details here!

The delight is in the details

Posted February 5, 2026
by Mathilde Yakymets-Lind

In the dark of winter, craft brings unexpected color. In this blog post, Mathilde Yakymets-Lind writes about the braids, bands, and mobiles they found on their trip to Sweden. 

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The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region

Posted February 3, 2026
by Lauren Newby

Travels in Sweden continue! In this blog post, woodworker Lauren Newby writes about the log construction she noticed throughout the Dalarna region.

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Toys, Time, Freedom, and Beauty

Posted January 30, 2026
by Jake Fee

Each year, our four Resident Artisans take a trip to Sweden! In this post, Jake Fee writes about why handcraft flourished in Sweden, and the lessons that handmade toys can teach us. 

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First Fridays February 2026

Posted January 28, 2026

First Fridays Community Weekends continue! Join us Friday evening, February 6 for a community contra dance, followed by free drop-in printmaking with Nan Onkka on Saturday. 

Fiber Week 2026

Posted January 9, 2026

Celebrate the world of fiber arts at Fiber Week 2026! Join us February 10-16 for a week full of coursework, community gatherings, demonstrations, and more. 

The Golden Spiders of Winter

Posted January 7, 2026
by Mathilde Yakymets-Lind

Spiders are a reminder of the importance of skilled, steady effort. Folklorist Mathilde Yakymets-Lind shares a Ukrainian tale about spiders, and writes about another kind of "spider:" straw and reed mobiles. 

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