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Japanese Wood Turning

Instructors: Eiko Tanaka
North House Folk School is honored to welcome Japanese woodturner and artist Eiko Tanaka. In this…

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Thu, Sep 17th, 2026 - Sat, Sep 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eiko Tanaka

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Mon, Sep 21st, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eiko Tanaka

Jewish Baking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…
Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
Sun, Apr 4th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell

Juggle Braiding

Instructors: Jake Fee
When folks of all ages see a juggle braiding set for the first time, they immediately ask two…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sat, May 22nd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

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, 2026
Days 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
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…

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Fri, Oct 16th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Anna Lindall

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
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…

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Thu, Oct 15th, 2026
9am-11am
Instructor: Lily Simko

Kitchen Table Pebble Jewelry Workshop

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a…

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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch

Knitted Longwool Locks Scarf

Instructors: Becky Utecht
If you're a fan of lustrous longwool locks, this is your chance to knit them into an elegant,…
Sun, Feb 14th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Becky Utecht

Kolrosing Nordic Runes

Instructors: Liesl Chatman Jake Fee
The Elder Futhark is the Old Norse runic alphabet. These ancient symbols can be used for spiritual…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Jake Fee

Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Instructors: Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks

Lake Superior Fish: Cured, Fermented, Smoked, and Pickled!

Instructors: Ian Carr Eric Edgin
Pan fried fillets are wonderful, but they only scratch the surface of the delicious possibilities of…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Eric Edgin, Ian Carr

Laminated Canoe Paddles

Instructors: Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Feb 4th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 7th, 2027
Day 1: 4-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Josh Tolkan

Lantern Puppet Design and Construction

Instructors: Eva Adderley
Lantern puppets bring a unique magic to nighttime theater shows and after dark parades. In this…
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Sun, May 16th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Eva Adderley