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.
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
Stitching a Folk Battle Vest
Instructors:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Two great folk dress traditions collide in this unique workshop: the highly embellished vests of…
Wed, Feb 17th, 2027 - Fri, Feb 19th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Technique Building in Anishinaabe Beadwork
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
In this class that can be taken on its own or as a complement to Skill Building in Anishinaabe…
Sun, Feb 7th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
The Art of Beverage-making: Teas, Herbs, Water, and Bubbles
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Join us for two days of exploring the world of creativity in beverage-making. As participants learn…
Fri, Jan 29th, 2027 - Sat, Jan 30th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Timbered Workbench: Early American Style
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Experience timber framing and fine woodworking techniques and tools to build a sturdy workbench. In…
Tiny Forests: Macro Photography of Moss and Lichen
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Kneel down and look closely at moss. It is a tiny forest, a world in miniature. June is prime time…
Fri, Jun 11th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
Day 1: 3pm to 6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Day 1: 3pm to 6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Tortillas, Polenta, and More: Traditional Corn Processing
Instructors:
Ian Carr
This class focuses on home techniques for transforming raw corn, similar to that grown in backyards,…
Tuppor: Pompoms the Leksand Way
Instructors:
Kirsi Manni
North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Kirsi Manni, a Swedish weaver and textile…
Fri, Sep 25th, 2026
1-4pm
1-4pm
Instructor:
Kirsi Manni
Viking Axe Heads
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat-treat their own Viking Style Bearded…
Sat, May 15th, 2027 - Wed, May 19th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Learn to build a small garden fence without heading to the hardware store. Sometimes referred to as…
Sat, May 22nd, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Ways of Weaving: Inkle, Rigid Heddle, Table, and Floor Looms
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
There are so many ways to weave. Perhaps you've heard of a floor loom or a table loom. But what…
Weaving a Black Ash Cooking Basket
Instructors:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Every basket tells a story and this one is no different. For this short course, students will weave…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
Instructor:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once beginning weavers have learned to warp a loom, they may ask themselves what's next. How…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 2027
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Weaving With Wild Yarns
Instructors:
Riley Kleve
For too long, adventurous weavers reaching for expressive yarns have been met with a refrain:…
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Riley Kleve
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 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones