Sprang: The Ancient Technique for Creating Stretchy Fabric
Was there such a thing as stretchy fabric before synthetic materials? There was! Sprang is an ancient technique for creating elastic cloth. In this blog post, Sharon Wichman writes about this once-forgotten fiber art.
Rosemaling 2026
Rosemaling began in Norway as a way to decorate the home and bring elements of the outdoors in. Like dialects of a language, each style of rosemaling tells a story. Click here to discover courses in this fascinating craft.
Jake Fee’s Games Cabinet
In the last few months, Resident Artisan Jake Fee has made a treasure trove of games. From Spellicans to spinning tops, read Jake's new blog post to discover these games for yourself!
First Fridays January 2026
First Fridays Community Nights return in January! On January 2, enjoy a community game night with free popcorn. Find a full list of First Friday events here.
Winter Solstice Shadow Puppet Performance
Join the Good Harbor Hill Players Sunday, December 21 at 6pm on the North House Folk School campus for the Winter Solstice Shadow Puppet Performance!
Recreating the Egtved Bog Shirt
Craft is a way to connect to traditions that have been passed on for generations. In this blog post, Josie Cooke writes about recreating a historic garment known as the “bog shirt.”
Meet Mathilde Frances Lind
Meet Mathilde Frances Lind: a folklorist, textile artist, and member of the Artisan Development Program! In this blog post, Mathilde writes about their travels, research, and their goal of recreating historic Eastern European fabrics.
Nord Hus | A 4-Month, 4,500-Nautical-Mile Arctic Primer
In spring 2025, Pascale Marceau, Ashe Berton, and Lonnie Dupre set sail from the Grand Marais harbor, bound for Greenland. On December 17 at 7pm, join them for a presentation about their adventure! More details here.
Give the Gift of Craft: Get Free Shipping on December 9!
Happy holidays from North House! On December 9, get free shipping through our online store for all orders $75 and up. Find unique handmade items, books, tools, stocking stuffers, and more.
2025 Arctic Film Festival
The 2025 Arctic Film Festival lineup is here! Join us November 21-23 for over a dozen films that share some of the incredible stories of the North.