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Catching the Rye: Many Uses of a Great Grain
Instructors:
Kim Ode
Rye is an ancient grain and among the more challenging grains to work with. With an immense…
Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals
Instructors:
Ken Koscik
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…
Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling
A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…
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Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Chairmaking: An Introduction
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces of wood from log to finished stool.…
Cider: Crafting Fine Hard Cider at Home
From traditions reaching deep into American and European history, the art of making fine craft…
Color Theory Through Weaving
Instructors:
Christine Novotny
We all have an innate color personality: colors we're drawn to that describe who we are and how…
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Thu, Aug 20th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Christine Novotny
Composite Canoe Repair and Maintenance
Instructors:
Ted Bell
Composite canoes are light, efficient, and paddle like a dream, but canoe-country granite can chew…
Coracle: Weave Your Own Boat
A coracle, or currach, is an ancient boat of Irish and Welsh origin which was used in rivers to net…
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Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 8th, 20269am-5pm each day
Craft Exploration Camp for Adults
If there is one thing that all North House students have in common, it is curiosity: how is…
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Tue, Aug 11th, 2026 - Sat, Aug 15th, 20269am-3pm each day
Craft Exploration Camp for Families
Make this year's North Shore vacation unforgettable: join us for family craft camp! Curious kids…
Tue, Aug 11th, 2026 - Sat, Aug 15th, 2026
9am-3pm each day
9am-3pm each day
Crafting the Throwing Axe
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Popularized by movies and historical reenactors of the fur trade era, the throwing axe is a tool…
Crafting the Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making
Instructors:
Rick Yonker
This course will take students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow,…
Crankie Boxes for Families
Instructors:
Laura Korynta
Come learn the rich and wonderful craft of crankie boxes. These visual storytelling devices…
Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Laura Korynta
Daffodils, Sweet Grass, and Iris: Baskets from the Garden
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Step into the exciting world of patterns and textures in coiled baskets. Using a variety of grasses…
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Wed, Oct 7th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 8th, 20269am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…