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Introduction to Rosemaling
Instructors:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys.…
Thu, Jun 17th, 2027
2-5pm
2-5pm
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style
Instructors:
Tara Austin
During this class, students will be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Introduction to Spinning on the Wheel
Instructors:
Tracy Griggs
Don’t know a bobbin from a footman? How about the flyer, treadle, or mother-of-all? This…
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tracy Griggs
Japanese Handplanes: Kanna
Instructors:
Yoshitsune Yamamoto
Traditional Japanese woodworking tools are known for their high quality and performance, and the…
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Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Tue, Mar 16th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Yoshitsune Yamamoto
Japanese Handplanes: Nankin Kanna
Instructors:
Yoshitsune Yamamoto
North House is pleased to welcome master plane maker Yoshitsune Yamamoto from the Hyogo Prefecture…
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Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Yoshitsune Yamamoto
Japanese Shibori: Advanced Techniques
Instructors:
Makiko Tokunaga
Shibori is a Japanese textile art used to create repeating patterns on fabric. Using a combination…
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Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Makiko Tokunaga
Japanese Shibori: Beginning Techniques
Instructors:
Makiko Tokunaga
Shibori is a Japanese textile art used to create repeating patterns on fabric. Using a combination…
Japanese Wood Turning
Instructors:
Eiko Tanaka
North House Folk School is honored to welcome Japanese woodturner and artist Eiko Tanaka. In this…
Jewish Baking
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…
Sun, Apr 4th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell
Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
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Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Kids Only: Carve, Stamp, Patch!
Instructors:
Margaret Mullin
Looking to jazz up your clothes, backpack, or wall? Come try upcycled fabric printing! We’ll…
Fri, Oct 16th, 2026
1-3:30pm
1-3:30pm
Instructor:
Margaret Mullin
Kids Only: Crafting with Wood and Fire
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Take a break from ordinary school for a day of hands-on learning with wood and fire! Working across…
Kids Only: Paper Mâché Finger Puppets & Storytelling
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Create your own puppet and story. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create finger puppets…
Thu, Oct 15th, 2026 - Fri, Oct 16th, 2026
1-4pm each day
1-4pm each day
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Kids Only: Rolled Beeswax Candles
Instructors:
Lily Simko
Come celebrate the lengthening nights with homemade beeswax candles. Rolled candles are easy to make…