Vernacular Habitation of Dalarna
Like a dialect, houses in rural Sweden bear distinct differences that reflect the way of life in that village. Resident Artisan Ty Sheaffer shares about traditional homes in Dalarna and the stories told by their construction.
Hello from Norway
Color is a central part of Cooper Ternes's craft. In this blog post, Cooper writes about being inspired by color in Scandinavia, including the surprising hue he searched for throughout his trip.
Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
Sometimes, treasures are found in the most surprising places. In this blog post, Riley Kleve writes about traveling through Sweden, and the unexpected textiles and tools they found along the way.
Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
The Resident Artisans are in Sweden! In this blog post, Gabe Strand writes about his travels through southern Sweden, including making bentwood boxes at Helena Åberg's workshop.
Spring Community Classes
North House is about building community, and this April we’re hosting a series of evening courses for local folks to sample some favorite crafts!
2025 Slöjd Fellowship recipients
The 13th Wille Sundqvist and Bill Coperthwaite Slöjd Fellowship has been awarded to Michelle and David Rauenbusch of Cygnet, Tasmania! Learn more about them and the fellowship.
First Fridays April
First Fridays community gatherings continue through the spring. On Friday, April 4, join us for dinner on a stick and Greenland: Where Ice is Born, a talk by explorer Lonnie Dupre.
Youth Camps 2025
Each year, we host a series of summer camps for young makers. Spend a week at our lakeside campus exploring new skills and making new friends! Registration opens March 13 at 9:00am. See details here.
March First Fridays
First Fridays returns on March 7! Join us at 5:30pm for dinner on a stick followed by a beginner-friendly square dance in the Blue Building. Free and open to all.
Healing Through Craft: How Making Things Can Help Us Process Grief
What does craft have to do with grief? Craft can be a path to healing during difficult times. This blog post explores the connection between making things and working through life's hardest seasons.