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Scandinavian Pick Up Band Weaving
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
Prior to industrialization, woven bands have served many purposes in Scandinavia: a hair tie, a…
Mon, Apr 19th, 2027 - Tue, Apr 20th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Scandinavian Roots: Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Create a woven sampler of Norwegian and Swedish patterns approximately 8 inches wide on a rigid…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Seasonal Pies: Baking for the Colder Months
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether for holiday celebrations or simply for everyday indulgence, the colder months mean making…
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Sat, Nov 7th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Sew Your Own Scandinavian Work Shirt
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
The cut of these work shirts (busserull in Norwegian) have been "tried and true" for close…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Sat, Apr 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Whether drawn by a desire for better fit, more original style, or sustainability, sewing is coming…
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Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Sharpening for the Woodworker
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Wed, Apr 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Shave Horse: Build Your Own, Knockdown Style
Instructors:
Gabe Strand
If you’re a hand-tool woodworker, a shave horse is an indispensable tool. But it’s not…
Skill Building in Anishinaabe Beadwork
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
In this class, students will be introduced to Anishinaabe beadwork skills, including pattern making…
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, May 1st, 2027
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Sun, May 2nd, 2027
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Soupcraft
Instructors:
Kim Ode
Soup is good anytime, but especially in winter. Soup is also the essence of cooking from scratch,…
Spindle Turning: An Introduction to the Lathe
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Step into North House’s iconic Red Building for an introductory class focused on the basics of…
Tue, May 25th, 2027 - Thu, May 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Split Willow Basketry
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
Wood splint basketry traditions are found all over the world. In North America, ash and oak were…
Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 28th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, May 30th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Spring Gastronomy - Sweet to Savory
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Spring wakes up our senses after a long, cold winter. Here in the North, the flavors of spring…