Updates
Unplugged 2025
Celebrate craft and support the mission of North House at Unplugged 2025. This September, join us for a reimagined gathering that weaves together community celebration, craft experiences, and the best of fall on Lake Superior.
Hairwork: Weaving the Past and the Present
North House instructor Karen Keenan is bringing renewed attention to the historic craft of hairwork. In this article from MPR News, learn how this fascinating craft weaves together the past and the present.
Harvesting Hickory Down South
Hickory bark is not easily purchased, so acquiring it often means venturing out to the woods. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about harvesting hickory bark with friends in Central Appalachia.
Buy a Wood-Fired Brick Oven Core
Bring home an oven core built at North House Folk School and take your backyard cooking to the next level. Available now!
New Life for Old Sails: Making Bags from Retired Hjørdis Sails
Hjørdis got a new set of sails last season. So what happened to the old set? North House instructor Maeve Gathje has been working on an exciting project—making new bags out of the old sails.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are open for September - December courses! Thanks to the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths, there are additional scholarship opportunities for blacksmithing classes.
2025 Fall Event Courses Are Here!
New fall event courses are open for registration! Courses during Unplugged, Family Weekend, and Winterers' Gathering are open for registration now. Discover dozens of inspiring courses and take the next step in your craft journey.
Introducing Hege Aasdal: Unplugged 2025 Featured Instructor
Meet Hege Aasdal, a Norwegian basketmaker and one of our Featured International Instructors at Unplugged 2025. Hege is passionate about producing baskets directly from nature, and will teach three courses this fall.
North House and the World Shibori Network Foundation Partner to Host Kenta Watanabe at Unplugged 2025
Unplugged returns this fall, and we're honored to announce Kenta Watanabe, an indigo farmer and dyer from Tokushima, Japan, will be joining as one of our 2025 Featured International Instructors!
Blacksmithing at North House
Learn traditional blacksmithing by the shoes of Lake Superior! Whether you're a novice or you're looking to refine existing skills, discover your next blacksmithing class this summer at North House!