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Summer/Fall 2026 Courses

Posted February 23, 2026

Registration is open! Summer/fall 2026 courses are now open for registration to all. Click here to find a full list of courses!

Scholarships

Posted February 24, 2026

North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for summer/fall courses are open now. Learn more about scholarships and apply here!

Work Study 2026

Posted February 23, 2026

We have openings for extended Work Study sessions from July-December 2026. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Learn more and apply here. 

Wood Week 2026

Posted February 19, 2026

Wood Week is around the corner! Join us March 3-9 for a week of courses, evening gatherings, and the annual Carver's Conference. Find all Wood Week details here!

ADP Applications Are Open Now

Posted February 19, 2026

North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program! This program nurtures the next generation of traditional craft artisans. Learn more and apply here.

Chairmaking, Ways of Working

Posted February 19, 2026
by Lauren Newby

Craft begins with the materials. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Lauren Newby writes about making chairs and stools, and the differences between working with dry lumber and working with green wood. 

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Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft

Posted February 16, 2026

In Sweden, craft consultants support professional craftspeople and engage local communities in craft education. Jake Fee writes about their work and poses a question—what would the Midwest look like if we had craft consultants here? 

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Caring for Community Auction

Posted February 13, 2026

The Caring for Community Auction is underway, raising funds to support two organizations that are providing critical services through the ongoing challenges and heartbreak in the Twin Cities - Bridge to Basics and Neighborhood House. Bidding remains open until Monday, February 23 at 12 pm Central. 

Hej from Sweden!

Posted February 6, 2026
by Josie Cooke

As weaver Josie Cooke traveled through Sweden, a set of questions guided her journey. How did people make textiles long ago? What does it mean to continue these crafts? And what will her contribution to the story of textiles be?

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The delight is in the details

Posted February 5, 2026
by Mathilde Yakymets-Lind

In the dark of winter, craft brings unexpected color. In this blog post, Mathilde Yakymets-Lind writes about the braids, bands, and mobiles they found on their trip to Sweden. 

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