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Currently Scheduled Courses

Twill and Twine Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
In this class, we'll be incorporating both twill and twine weaving techniques into a single,…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ty Sheaffer
Untamed Mushrooms: A Walk in the Woods & Cooking Exploration
This class will spend a day in the field and a day in the kitchen. Stepping into nature,…
Thu, Aug 14th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Thu, Aug 21st, 2025 – Fri, Aug 22nd, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm

Useful and Fun Felt Additions
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
In this course, students will learn to make felt straps, cords, spikes, pockets, and buttons.…
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Valborg
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…
Sat, May 2nd, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden

Viking-Era Smelting: Iron-Age Technology in the Modern Era
Instructors:
Wayne Potratz
It's always interesting to take materials back to the source: woodworking courses regularly head…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wayne Potratz

Warp and Weft: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
Textiles are integral to our lives, yet so often overlooked! Creating cloth empowers expression…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny

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…
Mon, Feb 9th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 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 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Wick

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 Felted Chair Cushions and Potholders
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Flat wet felted chair cushions and potholders are simple and useful pieces of art for the…
Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo

Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 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…
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Day 1: 4-7pm, Day 2: 8:30am-4:30pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller