Skip to main content Skip to footer
Blog

Updates

In Photos: Welcome Center Timber Raising

Posted November 29, 2023

It's been a monumental few weeks at North House as the Welcome Center timber raising has completed! Read on to see the Welcome Center take shape, from raising the first timbers to putting the final piece in place. 

Read More

ADP Craft Sale and Studio Tour

Posted November 29, 2023

Stop by the ADP studio Saturday, December 2 for the Resident Artisan Craft Sale and Studio Tour! Located in the ADP studios above the Betsy Bowen Gallery. This event is part of the Grand Marais Holiday Harbor Village

Do I Half to Do It?

Posted November 28, 2023
by Mary Tripoli

Should you cut your work in half? In her latest blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about how she's become a better woodturner by dissecting the bowls and cups she's made. 

Read More

2023 Intern Slöjd Projects

Posted November 21, 2023

This month, we say farewell to our 2023 interns. The interns completed their 10-month internship with a capstone project known as a “Slöjd Project.” Read on to learn more about their projects.

Read More

Practicing Color Alchemy: Getting Started

Posted November 20, 2023
by Liz O'Brien

Take your first steps down the path of natural dye work. In this blog post, Liz O'Brien offers a step-by-step guide to the mesmerizing process of color alchemy. 

Read More

Remembering Bob Janssen

Posted November 12, 2023

Remembering Bob Janssen: leading Minnesota ornithologist and beloved North House instructor

Read More

Hard Hat Tour - November 8

Posted November 8, 2023
by Greg Wright

The countdown to the timber raising is on! Join Director Greg Wright for a big update on the progress of the Welcome Center in our latest Hard Hat Tour. 

Read More

The Winter Edition of Shavings is Out

Posted November 8, 2023

Our newest edition of Shavings is out! Three times a year, we send out a special newsletter featuring the inspiring people, projects, and happenings on campus. Grab a cup of tea and read the digital version here.

Before You Weave

Posted November 7, 2023
by Caroline Feyling

How long does it take to set up a loom? In her newest blog post, Resident Artisan Caroline Feyling shows us the multi-step process of setting up a loom and preparing to weave.

Read More

Winterers' Gathering Hard Hat Tours

Posted November 3, 2023
by Tom Morse

Join us for a tour of North House's construction efforts during Winterers’ Gathering to get a glimpse of the new Welcome Center as it takes shape.

Read More