Updates
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!
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!
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!
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.
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?
Caring for Community Auction
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!
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?
The delight is in the details
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.