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Weaving Rya

Posted March 10, 2022
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Christine Novotny talks about her experience in a recent Rya Weaving course and looks ahead to future weavings. 

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Walking, Weaving, and Winter

Posted February 10, 2022
by Laura Brown

In her new blog post, Resident Artisan Laura Brown discusses her first winter in Grand Marais, and all it brings, including some fascinating quilt research,

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Quilt Stories

Posted January 6, 2022
by Laura Brown

In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Laura Brown traces her roots, history, and attraction to quilting. 

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Introducing Laura Brown

Posted November 11, 2021
by Laura Brown

Meet Laura Brown, one of the new residents in the Artisan Development Program at North House, in this introductory blog post. 

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The Blanket Blog

Posted October 14, 2021
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny gives us a glimpse into the fascinating process of weaving large blankets!  

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A Felted Farewell

Posted July 22, 2021
by Elise Kyllo

In her final North House Blog Post, Elise Kyllo reflects on what she has learned in her time in the Artisan Development Program. 

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Drafting with block and unit weaves

Posted April 22, 2021
by Christine Novotny

Resident Artisan Christine Novotny discusses her explorations of block weaves in her textiles in her latest blog post. 

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A Vested Interest in Felting

Posted April 8, 2021
by Elise Kyllo

In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Elise Kyllo discusses her quest for the perfect wool vest. 

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The Tog and the Thel

Posted February 25, 2021
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blogpost, resident Artisan Christine Novotny discusses the processing of wool from raw fleece and how it informs her weaving practice.

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Creating Connection in an Online Marketplace

Posted December 8, 2020
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny searches for new ways to communicate and connect with customers in lieu of having the tactile, face to face opportunity to shop for her woven goods. 

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