Unplugged 2026
Unplugged is September 25-26! Join us for a weekend of free concerts, craft demonstrations, local food and beverages, and supporting the mission of North House Folk School.
Family Weekend 2026
Family Weekend is around the corner! Join us October 16-17 for free evening activities, kid-friendly courses, and fun during MEA weekend!
Basket Week 2026
Join us October 6-13 for Basket Week! Through coursework, free evening gatherings, and Basket Gathering Day, we’ll explore and celebrate a variety of basketry techniques and forms.
Art Along the Lake
We're excited to be part of the Art Along the Lake fall studio tour! Join us and other Cook County artists on this self-led tour, September 25-October 4.
Points North Auction 2026
From unique North Shore experiences to instructor craft, don't miss this year's Points North Online Auction! When you sign up to bid, you'll be entered in a drawing for a $100 North House gift certificate!
Meet Our Unplugged 2026 Featured Guest Instructors!
Meet our Featured Guest Instructors at Unplugged 2026: Eiko Tanaka and Kirsi Manni! Take a class with them and join them in the celebrations this fall!
Volunteer at Unplugged
Join in the fun by signing up to volunteer at Unplugged, happening September 25-26! Sign-ups are open now—click here to find a list of volunteer roles and sign up.
Scholarships 2027
North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications are open for January-June courses. Learn more about scholarships and apply here!
2027 Courses Online
January-June 2027 courses are now open for registration! Find new craft courses in everything from blacksmithing to basketry to boatbuilding. View all courses here!
Off the Waitlist and Into the Class
Is the waitlist worth it? If the class you want to register for is full, here's why the best thing to do is to get on the waitlist.