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Currently Scheduled Courses
Valborg
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…
Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…
Course is full.
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving and Designing Turned Twill Block Weaves
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to learn about weave structures, play with color, and…
Thu, Feb 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once you’ve learned how to warp a loom, you may be asking yourself what’s next. How do…
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weaving Introduction: Fine to Thick Yarn Exploration
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Do you remember the thrill of learning to ride a bike? The sense of independence, freedom, the joy…
Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weft-Faced Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Instructors:
Traudi Bestler
For those who are intrigued with the rhythm and repetition of weaving but not ready to commit to the…
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:
Traudi Bestler
Welcome to Blacksmithing!
Instructors:
Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wild Yeast: The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
People were baking bread using wild yeast and bacteria cultures long before they understood the…
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Course is full.
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style
Instructors:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Anna Lindall
Wooden Latch Shrink Pots
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Course is full.
Thu, May 7th, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, May 7th, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Woodturning Skill Builder
Instructors:
Jim Sannerud
This course is designed for students who want to build a solid base of skills on the lathe in order…
Wool Pullover Shirt: Sew Your Own Using a Wool Blanket
Instructors:
Martha Weitekamp
Upcycle a well-loved or brand new wool blanket into a cozy winter pullover. In this class, you will…
Course is full.
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Martha Weitekamp