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Visiting Sweden's Dala Horse Factories

Posted March 28, 2024
by Tara Austin

Tara Austin's rosemaled Dala horses are a beloved item in the School Store. While in Sweden's Dalarna region, she took a visit to two Dala horse factories. 

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Discovering Old Wooden Objects in Sweden

Posted March 26, 2024
by Mary Tripoli

When Mary Tripoli left for Scandinavia, she had one mission: to see some old wooden objects. In this blog post, she takes us on a photo tour of some of the treasures she's seen on her travels. 

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Hej Hej from Sätergläntan

Posted March 21, 2024
by Liz O'Brien

Hej Hej from Sätergläntan! Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien gives us a look inside the doors of our Swedish sister school, with unique and thoughtful details around every corner. 

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Earth Month Films

Posted March 19, 2024

April is Earth Month! Join us on campus for a series of films that explore our relationship to the earth, sustainability, and the changing climate. 

Textile Treasures in Stockholm Museums

Posted March 19, 2024
by Caroline Feyling

A visit to Stockholm was full of textile treasures. Join Resident Artist Caroline Feyling in this blog post exploring two museums in Sweden. 

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Travel Post: Finding Rosemaling Inspiration in Sweden

Posted March 18, 2024
by Tara Austin

The Resident Artisans are traveling through Scandinavia! In her first travel post, Tara Austin writes about finding rosemaling inspiration in Stockholm. 

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Rivers of Lake Superior’s North Shore: An Ojibwe Perspective

Posted March 13, 2024

Join Erik Redix, Grand Portage Ojibwe Language Coodinator, for Rivers of Lake Superior’s North Shore: An Ojibwe Perspective. This presentation will explore the Ojibwe language names for the North Shore's iconic rivers. March 28 at 7pm in the Blue Building.

Hiring Finance Director

Posted March 12, 2024

Join the team! North House is hiring for a Finance Director. This key role is responsible for overseeing and managing North House's finances. Learn more and request an application packet here

Celebrating the Northwoods Fiber Guild

Posted March 6, 2024

Celebrating the Northwoods Fiber Guild! For many years, the Fiber Guild has been an integral partner to North House, demonstrating at events, teaching local youth, and more. 

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Turning Locked Lidded Boxes

Posted March 6, 2024
by Mary Tripoli

Locking lidded boxes have a long history in Swedish craft. Resident Artisan Mary Tripoli spent time learning about this beautiful and practical craft tradition ahead of her trip to Scandinavia. 

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