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Carbon Sink Crafting: Felting as Environmental Action
Posted July 4, 2024
Like other art forms, craft can be a powerful way to raise awareness for important issues. In this blog post, intern Lauren Dahl writes about the Boundary Waters and felting as environmental action.
A week of tanning in Oregon
Posted September 30, 2021
In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Emily Derke writes about her experience learning about hide tanning on a trip to Oregon.
The Shoemaker and the Tanner
Posted March 11, 2021
A pair of shoes from the leather up! Emily Derke discusses her collaboration with Candace LaCosse in her latest blog post.
Time Spent with the Sami in Rural Sweden
Posted October 10, 2019
Recently returned from an extended visit to Scandinavia, Marybeth reflects on time spent with Laila, a respected Sami culture-bearer in rural Sweden.
Winter Camping
Posted February 21, 2019
As I’m writing, I’m sitting in my small cabin next to a crackling wood stove with a mug…
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A Modern Day Old-Fashioned Log Cabin
Posted October 25, 2015
At North House, I frequently have the experience of being inspired. I strike up a conversation with…
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New Horizons in Baking: Sprouted Grain Flours
Posted October 5, 2015
Bread baker extraordinaire and North House instructor Amy James is always on the lookout for new…
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Eating Nose to Tail: Going Whole Hog in Butchery
Posted October 5, 2015
To take a foods class with Eric Edgin is to be fully immersed in a subject, whether fermentation,…
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