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Currently Scheduled Painting & Photography Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Focus! The Basics of Photography
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Photography is more than quick snapshots of friends and family. Photography is a rewarding way to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Jul 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Introduction to Rosemaling
Instructors:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys.…
Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style
Instructors:
Tara Austin
During this class, students will be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Milk Paint: Exploring Color, Texture, and Pattern
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
Explore color, pattern, and texture using milk paint, a durable natural finish with a long history.…
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
North Shore Cyanotype Folio
In 1842, Anna Atkins used the cyanotype process to make the first book illustrated by photographic…
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Northwoods Nature Through the Lens
Instructors:
David Brickner
The beauty of the Northwoods inspires countless photographers in all seasons. And now that everyone…
Course is full.
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Instructor:
David Brickner
Norwegian Rogaland Rosemaling
Instructors:
Michelle Carlson
In this class you will learn the basic “C” and “S” strokes that are the…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Carlson
Rosemaling Holiday Ornaments
Instructors:
Tara Austin
Celebrate the holiday season with a touch of hand-painted beauty. In this class, students will each…
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling Plants from the Boreal Forest
Instructors:
Tara Austin
In this class students will work in oil paint to create gorgeous leaves and flowers from the boreal…
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling: Setesdal Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Swedish Bonadsmålning with Egg Tempera
Instructors:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Explore the art of bonadsmålning in this unique three-day class. Swedish folk painting is…
Course is full.
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist