Courses
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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
Instructors:
Gerald David
Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
A Taste of Japanese Wood Turning
Instructors:
Eiko Tanaka
North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Eiko Tanaka, a Japanese woodturner and…
Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
9am-12pm
9am-12pm
Instructor:
Eiko Tanaka
All the Small Things
How many small things can we make out of birch bark in two days? Rings, beads, cubes, stars, birds?…
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Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 20269am-5pm each day
Ancient Wool Crafts from Northern Europe
Instructors:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Artisan Breads Immersion
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Artisan Copper Pendants for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into the North House Folk School metal jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant. You…
At Home Under the Night Sky
Instructors:
Bob King
In this class, students will learn importance of darkness and starry nights in deepening our…
Baking for a Swedish Christmas
Instructors:
Erin Swenson-Klatt
Settle into North House Folk School's teaching kitchen for a cozy day of baking. By the end…
Basic Timber Framing
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
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Wed, Sep 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 20269am-5pm each day
Beading: An Anishinaabe Way of Being
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Students will learn two distinct beadwork techniques, including pattern making for future beaded…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Beginning Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Erin Endsley
In this beginning class, students will learn how to wind a warp, use the back-to-front method of…
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Thu, Nov 12th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Erin Endsley
Bespoke Basketry Tools
Instructors:
Beth Holmberg
What basketry tools do you wish you had, or wish existed? Let’s try to make them! This…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Holmberg
