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
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, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027Days 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 5th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
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, Jan 14th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
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…
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Wed, Jun 2nd, 2027 - Sat, Jun 5th, 20279am-5pm each day
Healing Through Craft: Jewelry Fabrication
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Craft invites us to pay attention, listen closely, and enter a state of flow through our hands. In…
Fri, Apr 2nd, 2027 - Mon, Apr 5th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…
Tue, Jun 8th, 2027 - Thu, Jun 10th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
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…
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Fri, Dec 4th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Fri, Apr 30th, 2027 - Sun, May 2nd, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Narrative Storytelling with Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Jewelry has a wonderful way of holding stories, memories, and meaning. In this welcoming workshop,…
Mon, Mar 29th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 1st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Sew Your Own Scandinavian Work Shirt
Instructors:
Caroline Feyling
The cut of these work shirts (busserull in Norwegian) have been "tried and true" for close…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Sat, Apr 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caroline Feyling
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
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
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
Sewing a Viking Age Woolen Hood
Instructors:
Jake Fee
Warm, weather-hardy, comfortable hoods were commonplace in the Viking Age, the Medieval Period, and…
Skill Building in Anishinaabe Beadwork
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
In this class, students will be introduced to Anishinaabe beadwork skills, including pattern making…
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick