Intergenerational
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Intergenerational Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Card Weaving: Beginner & Intermediate
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Dating back to the early Iron Age, card-woven bands were used for several purposes: to create the…
Carving Wooden Plates and Trays With Hand Tools
Instructors:
Paul Linden
Carving low relief wooden plates and trays with hand tools is quite simple, but there are a…
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
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 - Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Felt for the Home: Table Runners and Rugs
Instructors:
Mary Sannerud
Felt is a beautiful and versatile fabric—hats, boots, bags, coats, clothing, rugs, and more…
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Craft a family heirloom in this unique course designed for all woodworking skill levels. Choose…
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Fingerweaving
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Fingerweaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make beautiful…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
Folding Camp Stool: Intro to Staked Furniture
Instructors:
Gabe Strand
Staked joinery is the foundation of everything from Windsor chairs to farm tools. This technique is…
Thu, Jun 11th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gabe Strand
Folk Art Chip Carving: Hexagon Keepsake Box
Instructors:
Charlene Lynum
Discover the joy of chip carving in this hands-on class where we’ll create beautiful,…
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween blacksmithing…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Hand-Drawn Maps: Documenting Your Journey
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on, two-day class, students will learn to create hand-drawn journey maps that capture…
Handmade Whisk Brooms
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
One whisk broom is never enough! Great for cleaning off car seats or workbenches, whisking dirt out…
Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Hardcover Codex Bookbinding
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
Hand-bound hardcover books are not only functional and beautiful, but they also hold a certain…
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Jul 5th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking
Instructors:
Karalyn Littlefield
Can’t whey-t to experience home cheesemaking? In this class, we will explore the basics of…
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Wed, Jul 29th, 2026 - Thu, Jul 30th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Karalyn Littlefield
Jewish Baking
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…
Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell