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.
One Pot, Many Colors
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
Playing with natural dyes is a cross between chemistry and magic. Unlike synthetic dyes, one natural…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein
Oodles of Noodles: An Introduction to Chip Carving and Handmade Pasta
Carve, cook, and eat your way through a unique two-for-one experience: an introduction to…
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Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 20279am-5pm each day
Pizza by Hand
Pizza is one of the world’s most popular foods. How does one make a neapolitan-style pie…
Thu, Dec 10th, 2026 - Fri, Dec 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Playful Freeform Embroidery
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Learn all the basic stitches needed to discover freeform embroidery with threads and wool yarns.…
Tue, Apr 20th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Processing Wild Foods and Homegrown Grains/Legumes
This class will be a deep dive into processing wild foods. Most commonly foraged and home garden…
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Painting
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
Pysanky (Ukrainian-style wax-resist eggs) are a traditional folk art once practiced by families to…
Fri, Mar 26th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein
Rhubarbarama
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Rhubarb, beautiful rhubarb! Throughout the day, we’ll make and eat a variety of sweet, savory,…
Rosemaling: Os Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Tue, May 25th, 2027 - Thu, May 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Scandinavian Pick Up Band Weaving
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
Prior to industrialization, woven bands have served many purposes in Scandinavia: a hair tie, a…
Mon, Apr 19th, 2027 - Tue, Apr 20th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Seasonal Pies: Baking for the Colder Months
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether for holiday celebrations or simply for everyday indulgence, the colder months mean making…
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Sat, Nov 7th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Sew Your Own Scandinavian Work Shirt
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
The cut of these work shirts (busserull in Norwegian) have been "tried and true" for close…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Sat, Apr 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Whether drawn by a desire for better fit, more original style, or sustainability, sewing is coming…
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Skill Building in Anishinaabe Beadwork
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
In this class, students will be introduced to Anishinaabe beadwork skills, including pattern making…
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, May 1st, 2027
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Sun, May 2nd, 2027
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 28th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, May 30th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns