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Currently Scheduled Courses
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…
Course is full.
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weaving Landscapes: The Art of Tapestry
Instructors:
Emily Wick
Learn to translate landscapes and nature imagery into art through the language of tapestry weaving.…
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…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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…
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
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
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
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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
Wood Carving Tutorial
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 18th, 2025 – Thu, Nov 20th, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Sharratt
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 Sharratt
Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown ups…
Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Wooden Latch Shrink Pots
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…