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Currently Scheduled Courses
Convertible Bicycle Backpack: An Intro to Leather and Wood
Registration for this class will close on May 5. Create a one-of-a-kind convertible bag that…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 - Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
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 - Fri, Oct 9th, 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,…
Creative Color for Handspinners
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Build confidence and creativity working with color in handspinning! We’ll explore the many…
Fri, Apr 17th, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Creative Mending
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Hand-stitched mending can be a gateway to creative expression as well as a way to care for our…
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Fri, Apr 17th, 2026 - Sun, Apr 19th, 2026Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Custom Color: Woven Scarves for Spring or Summer
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Dive into the world of color and weaving to create a one-of-a-kind scarf for spring and summer.…
Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026 - Mon, Apr 27th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
Custom Leather Sandal Construction
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 - Mon, Jun 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
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 - Fri, Oct 9th, 20269am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Damascus Blade with Birch Bark Handle and Leather Sheath
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Sparks will fly as we begin forge-welding immediately! This class is suitable for smiths with at…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 - Mon, May 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…
Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Mon, Sep 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher