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The Magic and Mechanics of Circular Sock Knitting Machines

Instructors: Annie Albertson
Discover the rich history of the Circular Sock Machine (CSM) and the role it continues to play at…

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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Annie Albertson

Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames

Instructors: Andrew Albertson
Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…

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Mon, Apr 19th, 2027 - Tue, Apr 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Andrew Albertson

Timbered Workbench: Early American Style

Instructors: Lauren Newby
Experience timber framing and fine woodworking techniques and tools to build a sturdy workbench. In…
Mon, Jan 4th, 2027 - Wed, Jan 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby

Tiny Forests: Macro Photography of Moss and Lichen

Instructors: Bryan Hansel
Kneel down and look closely at moss. It is a tiny forest, a world in miniature. June is prime time…
Fri, Jun 11th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
Day 1: 3pm to 6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Instructor: Bryan Hansel

Tortillas, Polenta, and More: Traditional Corn Processing

Instructors: Ian Carr
This class focuses on home techniques for transforming raw corn, similar to that grown in backyards,…

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Sat, Oct 31st, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Carr

Traditional Building: Grindbygg Construction

Instructors: Trond Oalann
This course focuses on the construction of a traditional Norwegian timber-framed building from the…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Trond Oalann

Traditional Building: Norwegian Sash Windows

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In a world where entire buildings are constructed of high-efficiency triple-pane glass, it’s…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Traditional Forged Tools for the Woodworker

Instructors: Kjetil Groven
In this toolmaking class, function is the name of the game. Students will experience the full range…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Fri, May 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kjetil Groven

Traditional Tools: Bench Plane and Pjål Irons

Instructors: Kjetil Groven
As part of a week focused on traditional tools and techniques from Norway, this class will make the…
Sun, May 9th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kjetil Groven

Traditional Tools: Frame Saws

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Although the frame saw dates back many centuries, it is more precise and effective than many modern…
Sun, May 9th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Traditional Tools: Norwegian Wooden Hand Planes, Moulding Planes

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A moulding plane is a specialized plane used to cut complex decorative profiles. Students will build…
Mon, May 10th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Traditional Tools: Norwegian Wooden Hand Planes, Scrub Planes

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A scrub plane is designed to quickly remove large amounts of wood.  Students will build a…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Thu, May 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Traditional Tools: Pjål

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Pjål are medieval woodworking tools that leave a distinctive, slightly wavy surface on the…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Thu, May 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Trees of the North Woods

Instructors: Joe Walewski
Do you know your neighbors? I mean the trees, of course. Join this three-season series to explore…
Sat, Feb 27th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sat, Apr 24th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sat, Jun 26th, 2027
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski

Tuppor: Pompoms the Leksand Way

Instructors: Kirsi Manni
North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Kirsi Manni, a Swedish weaver and textile…
Fri, Sep 25th, 2026
1-4pm
Instructor: Kirsi Manni