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Currently Scheduled Courses

Teaser image for Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Instructors: Beth Dow
Learn the traditional skills of leatherwork as you make a simple shoulder bag that will last for…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026  –  Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am - 5pm; Day 3: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Beth Dow

Skin Three Ways: Cotechino, Ciccoli, and Chicharrones

Instructors: Eric Edgin
Skin is not just the domain of leather! In this class, we will make three different traditional…
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Instructors: Becky Utecht
Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht

Small Breads: A Handful of Yeast and Quick Breads

Instructors: Kim Ode
There’s something so satisfying about eating a homemade morsel of bread. Over two days, we…
Sat, Jul 11th, 2026  –  Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kim Ode
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Smørrebrød & Snitters

Instructors: Scott Graden
There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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Snack Dispenser: Build Your Own on Spring Break

Instructors: Susan Ferguson
Spring break, snack break! The snack dispenser is a beloved woodworking project around North House.…
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026  –  Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
9am-12pm each day
Instructor: Susan Ferguson
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026  –  Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
1pm-4pm each day
Instructor: Susan Ferguson
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Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Instructors: Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Course is full.
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
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Spinning the North Shore

Instructors: Riley Kleve
For thousands of years, handspinners throughout the world have spun yarn in ways shaped by…
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Aug 9th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Riley Kleve
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Split Willow Picnic Basket

Instructors: Jarrod Dahl
Prowling the antique stores of Scandinavia is an enjoyable way to make unexpected discoveries:…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026  –  Wed, Jun 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl
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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 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns

Sugar Coat Sweater

Instructors: Brienne Moody
In this class, students will knit Sugar Coat, a long, top-down raglan cardigan designed for comfort,…
Wed, Aug 12th, 2026  –  Thu, Aug 13th, 2026
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody

Summer Beverages, Starring: Bubbles and Herbs

Instructors: Monarda Thrasher
Join us for a day of exploring the world of creativity in beverage-making. As participants learn…
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026  –  Sat, Aug 8th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Monarda Thrasher
Teaser image for Swedish Bonadsmålning with Egg Tempera

Swedish Bonadsmålning with Egg Tempera

Instructors: Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Explore the art of bonadsmålning in this unique three-day class. Swedish folk painting is…
Course is full.
Fri, May 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
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Table Design Fundamentals: A Hands-On Approach

Instructors: Lauren Newby
Table design is often where furniture makers begin. Two ingredients—legs and aprons—are…
Course is full.
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby
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Tapestry Weaving: Painting with Fiber

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
Woven tapestries can bring the northern landscape alive through geometric, curved, representational,…
Tue, Jul 14th, 2026  –  Thu, Jul 16th, 2026
Instructor: Traudi Bestler