Updates
Hiring Tech Manager and Classroom Coordinator
We're hiring a Technology Manager and a Classroom Coordinator & School Store Host! Both of these are full-time, year-round positions. Learn more and apply here.
Youth Camps 2026
Summer youth camp registration opens soon! Spend a week at our lakeside campus exploring new skills and making new friends! Registration opens for Cook County families March 11, and for everyone March 13. Learn more here.
A Brief History of Looms: From Weaver-Controlled to Loom-Controlled
Loom technology has changed drastically over time, from completely hand-operated to modern and mechanized. In this blog post, Josie Cooke wonders: which weaving tools make the most sense for her craft?
ADP Applications Are Open Now
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.
Scholarships
North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for summer/fall courses are open now. Learn more about scholarships and apply here!
Summer/Fall 2026 Courses
Registration is open! Summer/fall 2026 courses are now open for registration to all. Click here to find a full list of courses!
Work Study 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
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!
Chairmaking, Ways of Working
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.
Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft
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?