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Meet Gabe Strand

Posted October 15, 2024
by Gabe Strand

Meet Gabe, one of our new Resident Artisans in the Artisan Development Program! In his first post, Gabe writes about teaching a chairmaking class and the cooperative support in folk school learning. 

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October Hard Hat Tour Update

Posted October 14, 2024
by Greg Wright

Our new Welcome Center is already making an impact. Join Director Greg Wright for his latest video update, including the Framing the Future finish line and when you can explore the new spaces. 

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CERF+ Fundraiser

Posted October 11, 2024

We're offering limited-release t-shirts as a fundraiser for artisans affected by Hurricane Helene. 100% of proceeds will go to CERF+, providing disaster relief for craft artists. Learn more and pre-order your t-shirt here

Meet Ty Sheaffer

Posted October 8, 2024
by Ty Sheaffer

Basketmaking starts in the forest.  In their introductory blog post, Resident Artisan Ty Sheaffer writes about the slow and intentional process of weaving a basket from natural materials. 

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Meet Riley Kleve

Posted October 3, 2024
by Riley Kleve

Meet Riley! In their first blog post, handspinner and weaver Riley Kleve shares about their craft journey—from finger knitting as a child to starting a yarn business to joining the Artisan Development Program. 

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Community Craft Night

Posted October 2, 2024

Have a project that you’re itching to finish? Bring it to Community Craft Night! Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30. Free and open to all, all crafts welcome. 

two job openings on staff

Posted September 27, 2024

With fall upon us, we are excited to announce two openings on North House’s staff team: School Store Manager and Technology Manager. These full-time positions play central roles in strengthening and advancing key arenas for North House.

Basket Week 2024

Posted September 25, 2024

Join us for Basket Week: October 1-7, 2024. We'll have coursework during the day and free programming during the evenings. All are invited to Basket Gathering Day on Friday, October 4. 

Summer Sailing Season 2024

Posted September 24, 2024

Sail Lake Superior! Take a trip on our traditionally-rigged schooner and experience Grand Marais from the water. Sails through the first week of October are open for booking—learn more and book your sail here

Scholarships

Posted September 23, 2024

Scholarship applications are open now! North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for January-June 2025 courses are open now through September 29.