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Leatherwork

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.

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Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing

Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Course is full.
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins

Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Bark Tan Your Hide

Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…
Course is full.
Wed, May 13th, 2026  –  Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Richards

Braided Leather Shoulder Bag and Wallet

In this class, we will make a beautiful leather shoulder bag and wallet assembled using a…
Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026  –  Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Brain Tanning Deer Skins

In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Nate Johnson, Jeff Harper
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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
Instructors: Alex Blust, Mazzy Flynn
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Custom Leather Sandal Construction

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
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026  –  Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Fish Skin Tanning

Tanning fish skins is a practice found throughout the world in societies along rivers, streams, and…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Karl Karlsson
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Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive

This one-day intensive is designed to introduce students to the art of quilling as we honor the…
Course is full.
Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-4pm
Instructor: Jean Marshall

Great Big Leather Tote

This tote bag is large enough to use as a weekender, or it can double as your favorite work bag.…
Fri, Nov 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-12pm
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026  –  Mon, May 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Here it is—a perfect shoulder bag for everyday errands! This classic yet funky crossbody bag…
Fri, Feb 27th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts

Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch

Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day