Updates
Summer 2025 Digital Catalog
Our Summer/Fall 2025 course catalog is here! Browse the digital catalog here to discover 170 new traditional craft courses. Registration opens February 27 (or February 26 for members).
Work Study 2025
We have openings for extended Work Study sessions this summer and fall. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Learn more and apply here.
Scholarships
With the new course release comes new scholarship opportunities. Scholarship applications will open on February 27. To learn more about scholarships, click here.
New 2025 North House Staff
2025 has been off to an exciting start—we've welcomed 5 new interns and 2 full-time staff people to our team! Read on to meet the new faces at North House, and be sure to say hello the next time you're on campus.
Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan
Winter can be an intense season in northern Minnesota. In their latest blog post, Riley Kleve writes about embracing their first-ever winter in Grand Marais: from skiing to studio time to welcoming guests from Sweden.
2025 Spring Break Makers Camp
Spring break is around the corner! Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to Spring Break Makers Camp, March 24-28. Spend a memorable break learning the age-old skills of woodcarving. Registration is open now.
Wood Week 2025
Wood Week is around the corner! Join us March 11-17 for a week of courses, evening gatherings, and the annual Carver's Conference. Find all Wood Week details here!
Open Secrets, Tools for Basket Making
It's difficult to make a truly unique basket. Basket making tools, however? That's another story. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer shows us the many tools they use in their basket making practice.
Hiring Registrar
Join the team! We're hiring a full-time Registrar & Administrative Coordinator. Click here to learn more and download a full application.
Build with Purpose
North House is excited to launch the Build with Purpose program, which aims to put student-built timber frames in communities across the region. Learn more about Build with Purpose here.