Textiles through Time
The industrial revolution forever changed the way people live and create. In Bergen, Norway, Liz O'Brien visited a knitting factory museum to get a deeper understanding of textiles through time.
“Modern” Design in Antique Textiles
A visit to the Västernorrlands Museum unearthed a treasure trove of plattväv coverlets. In this blog post, Caroline Feyling shows us the surprisingy modern feel of these 19th-century pieces.
Visiting Sweden's Dala Horse Factories
Tara Austin's rosemaled Dala horses are a beloved item in the School Store. While in Sweden's Dalarna region, she took a visit to two Dala horse factories.
Discovering Old Wooden Objects in Sweden
When Mary Tripoli left for Scandinavia, she had one mission: to see some old wooden objects. In this blog post, she takes us on a photo tour of some of the treasures she's seen on her travels.
Hej Hej from Sätergläntan
Hej Hej from Sätergläntan! Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien gives us a look inside the doors of our Swedish sister school, with unique and thoughtful details around every corner.
Textile Treasures in Stockholm Museums
A visit to Stockholm was full of textile treasures. Join Resident Artist Caroline Feyling in this blog post exploring two museums in Sweden.
Travel Post: Finding Rosemaling Inspiration in Sweden
The Resident Artisans are traveling through Scandinavia! In her first travel post, Tara Austin writes about finding rosemaling inspiration in Stockholm.
Rivers of Lake Superior’s North Shore: An Ojibwe Perspective
Join Erik Redix, Grand Portage Ojibwe Language Coodinator, for Rivers of Lake Superior’s North Shore: An Ojibwe Perspective. This presentation will explore the Ojibwe language names for the North Shore's iconic rivers. March 28 at 7pm in the Blue Building.
Hiring Finance Director
Join the team! North House is hiring for a Finance Director. This key role is responsible for overseeing and managing North House's finances. Learn more and request an application packet here.
Celebrating the Northwoods Fiber Guild
Celebrating the Northwoods Fiber Guild! For many years, the Fiber Guild has been an integral partner to North House, demonstrating at events, teaching local youth, and more.