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Traditional Crafts
Weaving
Woodcarving
Woodturning
Woodworking & Furniturecraft
Youth Camp
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.
Welcome to Blacksmithing!
Instructors:
Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wet Felted Holiday Luminaries
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Brighten the dark months of winter with the soft light of wool luminaries. A wool-felted luminary…
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
White on Blue: Organic Indigo and Resist Designs
Instructors:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Discover the magic of the organic indigo vat, where pigment lies waiting in yellow liquid, turning…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
Day 1: 4pm-5:30pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-5:30pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Tasha Miller Griffith
Wiigwaas Makakoon: Birch Bark Baskets
Instructors:
Michelle Marion
Wiigwaas (birch bark) is an integral part of Anishinaabe culture. Join us in making a basket with…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Marion
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 – Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Tue, Mar 24th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Sat, Jul 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Sun, Jul 5th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Course is full.
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Aug 28th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day