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Currently Scheduled Courses
Torch Fired Enamel Buttons, Pins, and More
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
This class is listed with incorrect dates in the print catalog. The correct dates are April 2-4,…
Thu, Apr 2nd, 2026 – Sat, Apr 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Traditional Scandinavian Tanning Methods
Instructors:
Karl Karlsson
This course offers a unique opportunity to dive into traditional Scandinavian bark tanning methods…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Karl Karlsson
Twill and Twine Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
In this class, we'll be incorporating both twill and twine weaving techniques into a single,…
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm. Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm. Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Ty Sheaffer
Useful and Fun Felt Additions
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
In this course, students will learn to make felt straps, cords, spikes, pockets, and buttons.…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Valborg
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…
Sat, May 2nd, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
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
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
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
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…
Course is full.
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Willow Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Willow has been a prized basketmaking material for centuries, and after this class, you'll know…
Course is full.
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Emily Derke
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
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien