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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…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
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…

Session Information

Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Elise Kyllo

Wild Yeast: The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread

Instructors: Amy James, Caleb Mattison

People were baking bread using wild yeast and bacteria cultures long before they understood the…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm

Instructors: Amy James, Caleb Mattison

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Tue, Feb 24th, 2026 – Fri, Feb 27th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm

Instructor: Caleb Mattison

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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…

Session Information

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

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A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…

Session Information

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…

Session Information

Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Liz O'Brien

Wood Carving Tutorial

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway, Phillip Odden

Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…

Session Information

Tue, Nov 18th, 2025 – Thu, Nov 20th, 2025
9am- 5pm each day

Instructors: Phillip Odden, Wesley Hathaway

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…

Session Information

Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
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…

Session Information

Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cooper Ternes

Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition

Instructors: Cooper Ternes

Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…

Session Information

Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm

Instructor: Cooper Ternes

Wooden Latch Shrink Pots

Instructors: Derek Brabender

Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…

Session Information

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 – Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Derek Brabender