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Currently Scheduled 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.

"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing

Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Tue, Sep 8th, 2026  –  Mon, Sep 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gerald David

A Field Guide to Field Guides: Create Your Own

We are all experts in something and it feels great to share our passions with others. This…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
9am-4pm
Instructor: Sam Guida

A Midsommar Feast

Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…

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Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor: Anna Lindall

Adirondack Chair Building

Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…

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Fri, Mar 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Wed, Jul 1st, 2026  –  Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich

All Ground Up: Sausage Making

Make your own sausage, flavored with all natural spices, using a variety of meats. As a class,…
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux

All the Small Things

How many small things can we make out of birch bark in two days? Rings, beads, cubes, stars, birds?…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026  –  Sun, Oct 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Ancient Wool Crafts from Northern Europe

In this course, we will explore the roots of textile crafts in Northern Europe by using ancient…
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026  –  Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing

Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire

Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins

Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire

Artisan Breads Immersion

Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison

At Home Under the Night Sky

In this class, students will learn importance of darkness and starry nights in deepening our…
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
4-6pm; 9pm-11:30pm
Instructor: Bob King

Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…

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Thu, Apr 30th, 2026  –  Mon, May 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller

Baking for a Swedish Christmas

Settle into North House Folk School's teaching kitchen for a cozy day of baking. By the end…

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Fri, Nov 20th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Erin Swenson-Klatt

Baltic Cooking

Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…

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Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell

Bark Tan Your Hide

Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…

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Wed, May 13th, 2026  –  Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Richards