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Currently Scheduled Courses
"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…
Tue, Jul 15th, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gerald David
A Boat Built By You!
Instructors:
Brian Thorkildson
Get ready to float a boat built with your own hands! Come join boatbuilder Brian as he guides you…
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
9am-noon each day
9am-noon each day
Instructor:
Brian Thorkildson
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
Instructor:
Brian Thorkildson
A Season to Turn, Turn, Turn
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And that season is gift…
Tue, Nov 4th, 2025 – Wed, Nov 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
All Things Cardamom
Instructors:
Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden…
Mon, Dec 1st, 2025 – Tue, Dec 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work…
Thu, Sep 4th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Artisan Breads Immersion
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Tue, Oct 28th, 2025 – Thu, Oct 30th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Artisan Copper Pendants for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into this special North House family jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant.…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Nov 12th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Baltic Cooking
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…
Sat, Jun 28th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell
Basic Timber Framing
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Wed, Jul 9th, 2025 – Sun, Jul 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025 – Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Beaded Leather Bag
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Learn basic leather sewing and beadwork by making a drawstring shoulder bag. This three-day…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
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…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Erin Endsley
Better Butter Baking
Instructors:
Kim Ode
We know that butter makes it better. But which butter? And what’s behind the magic?…
Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry
Instructors:
Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
Wed, Aug 13th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge