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Weaving a Black Ash Cooking Basket
Instructors:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Every basket tells a story and this one is no different. For this short course, students will weave…
Weaving Introduction: Fine to Thick Yarn Exploration
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Do you remember the thrill of learning to ride a bike? The sense of independence, freedom, the joy…
Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
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.…
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Wick
Weaving With Wild Yarns
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
For too long, adventurous weavers reaching for expressive yarns have been met with a refrain:…
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
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…
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…
Wet Felted Holiday Luminaries
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Brighten the dark months of winter with the soft light of wool luminaries. A wool-felted luminary…
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
What’s This Rock? The Geologic Story of the North Shore
Instructors:
Jim Miller
The cobbled beaches and rocky cliffs of the North Shore can inspire some serious geological…
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Fri, Aug 21st, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller
White Oak Basketry
Instructors:
Mary Thompson
In this intensive six-day basket course, students will learn the whole process of white oak…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 – Mon, Oct 12th, 2026
Day 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: OFF; Day 5-7: 9am-5pm
Day 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: OFF; Day 5-7: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Mary Thompson
White on Blue: Organic Indigo and Resist Designs
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Discover the magic of the organic indigo vat, where pigment lies waiting in yellow liquid, turning…
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Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20th, 2026Day 1: 4pm-5:30pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Wiigwaas Makakoon: Birch Bark Baskets
Instructors:
Michelle Marion
Wiigwaas (birch bark) is an integral part of Anishinaabe culture. Join us in making a basket with…
Willow Bark Trays
Instructors:
Katherine Lewis
Two layers of thick willow bark woven together create the rich texture of this tray. The weave is…
Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style
Instructors:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 – Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
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 Lindall