Framing the Future
Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Priorities of this fundraising campaign are to Build the Welcome Center, Grow the Intern Program, and Carry Craft Forward. Read more at https://northhouse.org/framing-the-future.
April Hard Hat Tour Update
As spring emerges on campus, work continues on the new Welcome Center. Join Director Greg Wright for a peek at the progress and learn more about the classes that will take place here and when you can take a tour of the new building.
Three Stories in Three Stories: February 27 Hard Hat Tour Update
As March approaches, work on the Welcome Center is progressing quickly. Join Director Greg Wright for a look at the construction progress and learn what's in store for each story.
February 8 Hard Hat Tour Update
Where does the future of craft come from? In this video update, Director Greg Wright shares about a key component of Framing the Future: strengthening the internship program.
Timber Raising Hard Hat Tour: January 4
It's a big turning point in the Welcome Center construction—the panels have been installed on the timbers, and fall coursework is being scheduled in the new classrooms! Join Director Greg Wright for the latest Hard Hat Video Tour and a first glimpse from the upper level.
Framing the Future: Timber Raising Video
In 2024, North House will officially open the doors to the new Welcome Center. We're celebrating an unforgettable year ahead by sharing a video of the timber raising, where you can see the process from start to finish.
In Photos: Welcome Center Timber Raising
It's been a monumental few weeks at North House as the Welcome Center timber raising has completed! Read on to see the Welcome Center take shape, from raising the first timbers to putting the final piece in place.
Hard Hat Tour - November 8
The countdown to the timber raising is on! Join Director Greg Wright for a big update on the progress of the Welcome Center in our latest Hard Hat Tour.
Winterers' Gathering Hard Hat Tours
Join us for a tour of North House's construction efforts during Winterers’ Gathering to get a glimpse of the new Welcome Center as it takes shape.
Framing the Future Hard Hat Tour: Oct 27
The foundation is poured and the walls of the lake-level classroom are in! Join Director Greg Wright for our latest virtual Hard Hat Tour of the new Welcome Center and see the amazing progress that's been made in the last few weeks.
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.