Updates
Timber Frame Build Hard Hat Tour, Oct 5
The timbers are cut and stacked! Join Director Greg Wright for a video update on the construction of the Welcome Center—the building that will be the new front door of North House.
North House Adopts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
For the past year North House has been formulating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. It was formally approved this fall, charting a course to expand accessibility and continuing work to make more people feel welcome and invited.
Introducing Tara Austin
In her first blog post, Tara Austin shares about how she became a rosemaler after a North House class and what lies ahead for her in the Artisan Development Program.
Scholarships and Work Study
The release of new courses means new Work Study sessions and scholarship applications are opening. Two-week Work Study sessions through June 2024 are now posted. Scholarship applications open on October 5 for January—May 2024 courses.
Family Weekend 2023
Kids' courses, apple pressing, a contra dance—Family Weekend 2023 packs in lots of fun for the whole family. Come to North House October 20-21 (MEA weekend) for two days of hands-on creativity and free evening activities.
Getting Ready for Registration Day
New coursework opens for registration on October 5 for the public and October 4 for members! Check out our Registration Information Page for all the info you need, or read on for some commonly asked registration questions.
A Timbered Tale: Building the New Welcome Center
After saying goodbye to the little Yellow House, a new project on campus begins: timber framing North House's future Welcome Center. In this blog post, Tom Healy and Ben Finley share about the first week of timber framing the new building.
2024 Winter/Spring Catalog and Course Launch
The winter/spring catalog is here, and registration is open for everyone! The new North House catalog has landed in mailboxes across the country, accompanied by fresh coursework for January – May 2024. Read on to find a full list of new courses and register for your next class today.
Life After ADP
After his time in the Artisan Development Program, Wesley Hathaway continues on his journey as a full-time woodcarver and facilitator of craft. Learn about where his creative path has taken him in his newest blog post.
Framing the Future
On September 17, North House officially kicked off the public phase of our Framing the Future Campaign, a multi-year effort that sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior.