Updates
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.
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!