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Leather and Wood Backpack

Create a one-of-a-kind leather and wood backpack. With a vintage-inspired look, this leather bag…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Days 3: 9am-1pm
Instructors: Alex Blust, Mazzy Flynn

Leather Messenger Bag

Is it a camera bag? A book bag? Your favorite everyday carry? Yes, yes, and yes. In this course,…
Thu, Jun 10th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Leksand Band Weaving: Band Loom with Treadle and Rigid Heddle

North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Kirsi Manni, a Swedish weaver and textile…

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Sun, Sep 20th, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Kirsi Manni

Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods

Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, May 30th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sat, Jun 5th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 27th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski

Lidded Woven Birch Bark Basket

Discover the beauty and resilience of birch bark by crafting a sturdy lidded basket in this…

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Thu, Nov 19th, 2026 - Fri, Nov 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Homa Kraus

Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet

Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Keith Berge
Fri, Apr 30th, 2027 - Sun, May 2nd, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Keith Berge

Machine Knitting Introductory Course

Knitting machines have a long history beginning with their first patent in 1589. Today’s…

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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
Day 1: Noon-6pm; Day 2: 10am-6pm; Day 3: 11am-4pm
Instructor: J. Wurst

Making Hide & Canvas Boots

Do away with rigid, non-breathable footwear and discover the perfect footwear for your…
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027 - Sun, Jan 24th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood

Masonry Heater Building

Masonry heaters were born in Northern Europe, where cold winters and scarce fuel gave rise to one of…
Fri, Jan 15th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Eric Moshier
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Eric Moshier

Meat Preservation: The Basics and Beyond

In this class, students will revisit time-honored skills that have fallen out of daily use and learn…

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Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Jay DeCoux, Eric Edgin

Medicines of the North: A 5-Day Boreal Botanical Experience

Medicines of the North is an immersive five-day exploration of the healing plants,…
Wed, May 5th, 2027 - Sun, May 9th, 2027
Days 1-4: 9am-5pm Day 5: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Mending: Hand-Sewn Techniques

A simple hand-sewn repair can be the difference between tossing a beloved article of clothing and…
Wed, Jun 16th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Hannah Miner

Midsommar Herbs: Wild Medicine Workshop

Explore nature-based green medicines in this intensive botanical class. You'll discover a…
Sat, Jun 12th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Minnesota Loons Sweater: A Colorwork Knitting Adventure

This class is part workshop, part community. Cast on the Minnesota Loons Sweater together and leave…
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody

Narrative Storytelling with Pebble Jewelry

Jewelry has a wonderful way of holding stories, memories, and meaning. In this welcoming workshop,…
Mon, Mar 29th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 1st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch