Updates
Make Haste, But Slowly: Applying “Slow Productivity” to Professional Craft Work
Make haste, but slowly: in a fast-paced world, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about the power of slow productivity, from making room for creativity to choosing quality over performative production.
The Extraordinarily Difficult Task of Effortless Teaching
Equipping craftspeople to be teachers is a core part of the Artisan Development Program. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer writes about the extraordinarily difficult task of effortless teaching.
2024 Winterers' Gathering Event Guide
The Winterers' Gathering digital event guide is here! Click here to view and download your copy, or find a full Winterers' Gathering schedule on our event page.
2024 Arctic Film Festival
The 2024 Arctic Film Festival lineup is here! Join us November 22-24 for over a dozen films that share some of the incredible stories of the North.
Featured Speaker Niilá Omma
We're thrilled to welcome Niilá Omma as our Winterers' Gathering featured speaker! Niilá is a duojár, a traditional Sámi craftsman, from Skellefteå, Sweden. Join Niilá on November 23 for his talk at Winterers' Gathering.
Some Good Things
When winter settles in, it's the little things that can get us through. In their newest blog post, Riley Kleve shares snapshots of their last month in the Artisan Development Program, and the things they're looking forward to this winter.
Reflections on the 2024 Craft Education Internship
What makes the North House community special? After 10 months spent at the folk school, the 2024 interns reflected on their experience: from Lake Superior swims to the kindness of the craft community.
New Online Store
Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Explore our new online store and find your favorite craft books, tools, handmade items, and more.
So, What’s Your Story, Then?
Craft has a way of connecting us to where we've been and where we want to go. In his first blog post, Cooper Ternes shares his story of living as a craftsperson and community member in Grand Marais.
Autumn at North House
After a busy summer, fall brings an invitation to slow down, gather, and revisit some forgotten craft projects. Read on to learn how you can connect with craft this fall at North House.