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Leatherwork

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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.

Natural Finishes for Bark Tan

Finishing bark or vegetable-tanned leather is an art unto itself typically done by entirely separate…
Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Matt Richards

pahkêkinokêwin: Moose Hide Tanning

The practice of tanning moose hides holds deep cultural significance for many northern Indigenous…

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Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Darla Campbell, Kevin Lewis

Practical and Magical Chemistry of Natural Leather Tanning

Natural tanning is an act of natural chemistry. Understanding that magic is fun, interesting and…
Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Matt Richards

Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Learn the traditional skills of leatherwork as you make a simple shoulder bag that will last for…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026  –  Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am - 5pm; Day 3: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Beth Dow

Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht

Traditional Scandinavian Tanning Methods

This course offers a unique opportunity to dive into traditional Scandinavian bark tanning methods…
Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Karl Karlsson

Viking Chess: Crafting the King's Board

The game of Hnefatafl, also known as Viking Chess, was said to have been played by the Norse gods…
Tue, Jun 30th, 2026  –  Wed, Jul 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Jake Fee, Maeve Gathje

Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style

A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…

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Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day