Intergenerational
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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.
Building the Norse Pram: Intro to Lapstrake Construction
An old Norse saying goes, “A person without a boat is bound to land.” This class is a…
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Mon, Jun 21st, 2027 - Sun, Jun 27th, 20279am-5pm each day
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…
Sat, Apr 17th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Carve and Weave: Exploring Tension-Based Weaving Traditions
Discover the rich global tradition of tension-based weaving in this hands-on class where students…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm
Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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…
Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
In some Arthurian legends, it is said that Excalibur’s sheath could heal any wound dealt by…
Fri, Mar 19th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
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…
Child's Windsor Side Chair
Instructors:
Joe Tietge
Kids may not sit for long, but when they do, they appreciate a comfortable chair just as much as the…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Joe Tietge
Creative Color for Fiber Artists
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Level up your spinning or felting by learning exciting new approaches to using color in your work!…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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…
Fri, Apr 16th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Custom Color: Woven Summer Scarves
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
Dive into the world of color as you dye and weave a one-of-a-kind silk scarf. You’ll paint…
Thu, Jun 10th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
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 5th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Damascus Knife 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 15th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
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…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Everything Agate: A History, a Hunt, and Felting Your Own
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
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
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson