Summer/Fall 2026 Courses
It's almost Registration Day! Summer/fall 2026 courses open for registration on February 26 (or February 25 for members). Click here to find a full list of courses!
Work Study 2026
We have openings for extended Work Study sessions from July-December 2026. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Learn more and apply here.
Scholarships
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!
Wood Week 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!
Chairmaking, Ways of Working
Craft begins with the materials. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Lauren Newby writes about making chairs and stools, and the differences between working with dry lumber and working with green wood.
Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft
In Sweden, craft consultants support professional craftspeople and engage local communities in craft education. Jake Fee writes about their work and poses a question—what would the Midwest look like if we had craft consultants here?
Caring for Community Auction
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!
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?
The delight is in the details
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.
The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region
Travels in Sweden continue! In this blog post, woodworker Lauren Newby writes about the log construction she noticed throughout the Dalarna region.