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Yurts are portable, beautiful, and cozy shelters. North House is accepting applications for two Build Your Own Yurt classes this December. Applications due by August 11.

Posted July 14, 2023

In his latest blog post, Resident Artisan Wesley Hathaway shares a secret to carving eye-catching patterns: learning the two-sided triangle.

Posted July 13, 2023
by Wesley Hathaway
My passion is working in the medium of wood and wood products. Specifically, what gets me excited…
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This October we're hosting our first-ever Hide Week, a thematic week exploring the ancient and versatile craft of hide tanning, finishing, and sewing.

Posted July 6, 2023
From tanning to sewing to toolmaking, so much goes into creating something with leather by hand.…
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Wood-fired ovens are a baker’s dream! Bring home an oven core built at North House Folk School in this sealed-bid auction and take your backyard cooking to the next level. 

Posted July 6, 2023

We're thrilled to start the 2023 sailing season with a brand-new electric motor on the Hjørdis, offering a quieter and greener sailing experience.

Posted June 22, 2023
The green hull and burgundy sails of the schooner Hjørdis have been a familiar summertime…
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From wooden boats to the Solstice Pageant to singing "Happy Birthday" to Sätergläntan, this year's Wooden Boat Show was one to remember.

Posted June 22, 2023
After a smokey start to the week on the North Shore, the skies cleared and the sun came out to kick…
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Join us for Laura Brown and Nate White's final show as they wrap up their time in the Artisan Development Program. June 24-July 1, 9am-4pm each day. Opening Reception: June 23, 5-7pm.

Posted June 21, 2023
Resident Artisans Laura Brown and Nate White are back from their trips to Scandinavia and are now…
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In his latest travel blog post, Resident Artisan Nate White writes about his time traveling through Sweden and working with wood turner Stefan Nordgaard

Posted June 11, 2023
by Nate White
In mid May I spent a week in Leksand, Sweden.  I was there to work with the wood turner…
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Ted Bell, founder and President of Northstar Canoes, is our featured speaker for the 2023 Wooden Boat Show. Join us on campus June 18 for Paddling On, Ted's presentation. 

Posted June 9, 2023
Ted Bell, founder, and President of Northstar Canoes began paddling and racing canoes as a youngster…
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Join us for the Lake Superior Chowder Experience, an Empty Bowls fundraiser that features soups from local restaurants and freshly baked bread from our wood-fired oven. 

Posted June 9, 2023
Get your bowl for the 23rd annual Lake Superior Chowder Experience, a Wooden Boat Show festival…
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