Updates
Family Weekend 2025
Family Weekend is around the corner—join us October 16-18 for kid-friendly courses, free evening activities, and fun during MEA weekend.
Unplugged 2025 Community Night
For the first time, Unplugged kicks off with a FREE community night on the harbor! Join us Friday, September 19 at 5pm for food, craft, and free pie. At 7pm, enjoy a free concert with Jeffrey Foucault and Kris Delmhorst.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are open for January - June 2026 courses! North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Apply for a scholarship here. Applications are open until September 28, 2025.
Winter/Spring 2026 Course Kickoff
It's time to plan your next visit to North House: courses for winter and spring of 2026 are now live on our website, and registration is open to all!
Weaving Courses
Explore weaving! From weaving bands on an inkle loom to creating beautiful pieces on a floor loom and much more, discover a wide range of weaving courses here.
2026 Internship
We're now accepting applications for our 2026 Craft Education Internship! Spend 10 months immersed in community, craft, and life at North House. Learn more and apply here.
Schooner Hjørdis Merch Summer 2025
Our schooner Hjørdis is one of the most memorable sights in Grand Marais. Bring your Lake Superior memories wherever you go with Hjørids hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and stickers! Shop anytime through our online School Store.
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.
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.