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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
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Finishing bark or vegetable-tanned leather is an art unto itself typically done by entirely separate…
Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Matt Richards
Old World Games: Wood - Leather - Stone
An engaging class for woodcarving, leatherworking, and board game enthusiasts, Old World Games…
Fri, Nov 21st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
pahkêkinokêwin: Moose Hide Tanning
The practice of tanning moose hides holds deep cultural significance for many northern Indigenous…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Practical and Magical Chemistry of Natural Leather Tanning
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Natural tanning is an act of natural chemistry. Understanding that magic is fun, interesting and…
Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Matt Richards
Sewing with Fur and Leather: Beaver Fur Mittens
Instructors:
Nate Johnson
Sew your own pair of beaver fur mittens and never have cold hands again! Hand-stitched with a…
Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate Johnson
Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins
Instructors:
Becky Utecht
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Becky Utecht
Traditional Scandinavian Tanning Methods
Instructors:
Karl Karlsson
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Karl Karlsson
Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day