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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, 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
Artisan Copper Pendants for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into this special North House family jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant.…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry
Instructors:
Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Copper Holiday Ornament Workshop for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
It is never too early to make hand crafted ornaments for the holidays! Come to the North House Folk…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
1-4pm
1-4pm
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
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…
Mon, Aug 25th, 2025 – Thu, Aug 28th, 2025
9am-5pm daily
9am-5pm daily
Instructor:
Robert Burns
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
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
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…
Wed, May 6th, 2026 – Fri, May 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
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, Oct 3rd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Keith Berge
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
Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings
Instructors:
Todd Hawkinson
Rings on fingers have been around since the beginning of civilization. Egyptian and Greek legend…
Fri, Sep 12th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Todd Hawkinson
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Todd Hawkinson
Magical Metal Bubble Wands for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Join Beth Carter Gautsch, the “Minister of Fun” to make your own Magical Metal Bubble…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Pebble Jewelry Fabrication from Soup to Nuts
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Welcome to the jewelry fabrication workshop where students will make everything from soup to nuts!…
Sun, Oct 19th, 2025 – Wed, Oct 22nd, 2025
Day 1: 3pm-6pm Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 3pm-6pm Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Pebble Prongs, Captures and More
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
This is a class for collectors of pebbles and other small treasures who want to turn their…
Sat, Oct 11th, 2025 – Tue, Oct 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch