Clothing & Jewelry
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Clothing & Jewelry 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, Dec 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Beading: An Anishnaabe Way of Being
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Students will learn two distinct beadwork techniques, including pattern making for future beaded…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry
Instructors:
Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
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Fri, Jul 31st, 2026 - Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
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
Damascus Rings: Jewelry from the Blacksmith Shop
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Combining blacksmithing and jewelry-making, this course offers an opportunity for beginning and…
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, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
In this class, students will learn how to make jewelry from the smooth, round pebbles found along…
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 - Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…
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Wed, May 6th, 2026 - Fri, May 8th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Kitchen Table Pebble Jewelry Workshop
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a…
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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
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
Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet
Instructors:
Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Pebble Jewelry Fabrication from Soup to Nuts
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Welcome to the pebble jewelry fabrication workshop where you will make everything from soup to nuts!…
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Sun, Oct 18th, 2026 - Wed, Oct 21st, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Whether drawn by a desire for better fit, more original style, or sustainability, sewing is coming…
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft