Updates
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.
Meet our New ADP Resident Artisans
Say hello to our new ADP Resident Artisans! Earlier this month, we welcomed our newest cohort of Resident Artisans into the Artisan Development Program who will spend the next year living and crafting in Grand Marais
2023 Birch Bark Bash
Unplugged reaches a crescendo with the Birch Bark Bash, North House's signature fundraising dinner with incredible food from Chef Scott Graden (New Scenic Café), along with a special celebration.
2023 Folk Artisan Marketplace
Unplugged’s Folk Artisan Marketplace features a sampling of the artisan instructors of North House and the chance to meet the hands-at-work behind your favorite items.