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Christine & Emily's ADP Finale Show

Posted June 24, 2022

Two amazing Resident Artisans are wrapping up their time in the Artisan Development Program. It’s time to celebrate them and all of their work! The Cohort IV finale show runs June 29-July 7 (9am-5pm). All are welcome at the opening reception June 28 at 6:30pm. 

An Alternative to Consumption

Posted June 23, 2022
by Laura Brown

In her latest post, Resident Artisan Laura Brown looks at the beauty and necessity of using secondhand and salvaged material in her work. 

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Wooden Boat Show 2022

Posted June 15, 2022

Wooden Boat Show
June 17 - 19

Join us as we welcome the summer season in the best way possible: talking boats, celebrating community, and hanging out on the shores of Lake Superior. Browse the printable event handout or read more on the full "WBS" event page. See you soon!

Crafting on the Commons - WBS '22

Posted June 3, 2022

Crafting on the Commons Friday, June 17, Noon-5pm & Saturday, June 18, 10am-4pm.

Skilled traditional crafters demonstrating everything from rope making to blacksmithing to boat building. All free! See craft and be inspired to learn a new skill.

Sheep on the Map

Posted June 2, 2022
by Elise Kyllo

After Covid travel restrictions, Artisan Development Program alumnus Elise Kyllo is travelling in Scandinavia, communing with Shetland sheep, and connecting with wool workers in that part of the world. She writes about some of her experiences in her latest blog post. 

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Boats-to-Tools Auction

Posted June 2, 2022

Boats-to-Tools Auction Saturday, June 18; 10am-3pm.

Find boats, unique craft, tools, books, and other treasures for sale at our annual auction! Support North House by donating an item before or bidding on-campus during the Wooden Boat Show.

The Greatest Show Is Earth

Posted June 2, 2022

Summer Solstice Pageant Saturday, June 18, 8pm.

Welcome the return of the Sun King at the Solstice Pageant with the Good Harbor Hill Players and GAMEPALAJ.

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Hjørdis More Seaworthy than Ever

Posted May 31, 2022

Read the epic tale of North House's iconic Schooner Hjørdis riding low in the water this past winter as told by Facilities Director Matt Nesheim at Northern Wilds.

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Hannah Ryggen Triennial in Trondheim

Posted May 26, 2022
by Christine Novotny

As Resident Artisan Christine Novotny's Scandinavian travels draw to a close, she writes about a visit to the Hannah Ryggen Triennial and the work of this remarkable Swedish tapestry Weaver in her latest blog post. 

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New Courses Open for Registration 6/1

Posted May 25, 2022

Click below for a full list of newly announced classes ranging from baskets to bowls to brushes to building timber frames. Registration opens to the general public 6/1, with early members registration the day before.

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