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Currently Scheduled Leatherwork 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.
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Sep 4th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Bark Tan Your Hide
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…
Wed, May 13th, 2026 – Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Richards
Brain Tanning Deer Skins
In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Convertible Bicycle Backpack: An Intro to Leather and Wood
Create a one-of-a-kind convertible bag that can be used as a backpack or clip onto your bicycle…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
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
Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Fish Skin Tanning
Instructors:
Karl Karlsson
Tanning fish skins is a practice found throughout the world in societies along rivers, streams, and…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Karl Karlsson
Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive
Instructors:
Jean Marshall
This one-day intensive is designed to introduce students to the art of quilling as we honor the…
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Jean Marshall
Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Jan 17th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Dec 6th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Leather Belt Sewing
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
Belts: they keep your pants in place, but they can also be a fashion statement, or make a statement…
Tue, Sep 16th, 2025 – Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day