Introducing Mary Tripoli
In her first blog post as a Resident Artisan, woodworker Mary Tripoli writes about carving hundreds of spoons, building her first chair as a North House intern, and chasing the questions that craft brings up.
High-Touch, Low-Tech: North House featured in MPR article
The world is becoming increasingly online. So why are more and more people drawn to traditional craft? North House was recently featured in an MPR article on the burgeoning folk school movement and our flourishing community.
Introducing Liz O'Brien
Working with "living color" is how Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien describes natural dyeing. In her introductory blog post, Liz writes about the roots of craft in her life and embracing the slowness inherent to dye work.
Introducing Caroline Feyling
From starting her own weaving business to joining the Artisan Development Program, Resident Artisan Caroline Feyling writes about the craft journey that brought her from Oregon to Grand Marais sight unseen.
Timber Frame Build Hard Hat Tour, Oct 5
The timbers are cut and stacked! Join Director Greg Wright for a video update on the construction of the Welcome Center—the building that will be the new front door of North House.
North House Adopts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
For the past year North House has been formulating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. It was formally approved this fall, charting a course to expand accessibility and continuing work to make more people feel welcome and invited.
Introducing Tara Austin
In her first blog post, Tara Austin shares about how she became a rosemaler after a North House class and what lies ahead for her in the Artisan Development Program.
Scholarships and Work Study
The release of new courses means new Work Study sessions and scholarship applications are opening. Two-week Work Study sessions through June 2024 are now posted. Scholarship applications open on October 5 for January—May 2024 courses.
Family Weekend 2023
Kids' courses, apple pressing, a contra dance—Family Weekend 2023 packs in lots of fun for the whole family. Come to North House October 20-21 (MEA weekend) for two days of hands-on creativity and free evening activities.
Getting Ready for Registration Day
New coursework opens for registration on October 5 for the public and October 4 for members! Check out our Registration Information Page for all the info you need, or read on for some commonly asked registration questions.