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Damascus Knife and Leather Sheath

Sparks will fly as we begin forge-welding immediately! This class is suitable for smiths with at…
Thu, Apr 15th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jeff Harper

Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop

Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…

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Mon, Jun 21st, 2027 - Thu, Jun 24th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Robert Burns

Dead of Winter Cooking

Reignite your winter menu with bold spices and local ingredients. (Yes, it is possible to eat well…
Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
2-4:30pm
Instructor: Beth Dooley

Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
Thu, Jan 14th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire

Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants

Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Monarda Thrasher

Discovering the Language of Birds

We call them songs, but in reality, those sweet bird chirps and calls are more than a happy little…
Sat, May 29th, 2027
8am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sat, Jun 5th, 2027
8am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns

Doughnuts!

There is nothing better than a fresh doughnut, and the best way to make sure they are fresh is to…

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Sat, Sep 12th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski

Eco-Printing with Fall Foliage Family Workshop

Autumn on the North Shore is both vibrant and fleeting. You can keep some of that colorful magic…

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Thu, Oct 15th, 2026
1-4pm
Instructor: Teagan Weiss

End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe

In the recent past, drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls was quite commonplace in places…
Tue, Oct 27th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Everything Agate: A History, a Hunt, and Felting Your Own

Are you a fan of Lake Superior agates? If so, then this course is for you. Our morning will include…
Thu, Jun 17th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Susan Ferguson

Exploring Woven Structures: Plaited Twill, Rosepath, and More

If you have ever wanted to move beyond plain weave and twill, this is the workshop you’ve been…

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Wed, Oct 28th, 2026 - Fri, Oct 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kristina Nichols

Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake

Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cultlike in the North Country. When the leaves turn…

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Thu, Oct 15th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2-4: 9am-4pm
Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd

Families at the Forge

The North House Blacksmith Shop excites the curiosity of adults and kids alike. Hammers pound,…

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Thu, Oct 15th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cody Myers
Fri, Oct 16th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cody Myers

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Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cody Myers
Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cody Myers
Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cody Myers

Fancy Butter! Butter Molds and Butter Sampling

In this course, learn to carve decorative butter molds and make a variety of butters from scratch.…
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027 - Sun, Jan 24th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes

Favorite Holiday Copper Ornaments for Families

Join me in the North House Folk School metal studio to make a special hand-crafted ornament or two…

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Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
1pm-4pm
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch