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Currently Scheduled Fiber Art 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.

A Stitch in Time - Embroidered Sampler

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein
Embroidery is a timeless craft with a history that reaches back centuries, and embroidered samplers…
Wed, Feb 11th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein
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Advanced Needle Felting and Bead Embroidery

Instructors: Jo Wood
This advanced course is open to those who have taken Jo’s bead and felt class and to students…
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Beaded Leather Bag

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Learn basic leather sewing and beadwork by making a drawstring shoulder bag. This three-day…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Beginning Floor Loom Weaving

Instructors: Erin Endsley
In this beginning class, students will learn how to wind a warp, use the back to front method of…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Erin Endsley
Thu, Feb 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Erin Endsley

Carve and Weave: Exploring Tension-Based Weaving Traditions

Instructors: Anna Sharratt
Discover the rich global tradition of tension-based weaving in this hands-on class where students…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026  –  Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Anna Sharratt
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Creative Color for Handspinners

Instructors: Riley Kleve
Build confidence and creativity working with color in handspinning! We’ll explore the many…
Fri, Apr 17th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Riley Kleve
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Creative Mending

Instructors: Tasha Miller Griffith
Hand-stitched mending can be a gateway to creative expression as well as a way to care for our…
Fri, Apr 17th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Tasha Miller Griffith
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Custom Color: Woven Scarves for Spring or Summer

Instructors: Riley Kleve
Dive into the world of color and weaving to create a one-of-a-kind scarf for spring and summer.…
Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Riley Kleve
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Designing Scandinavian Style Mittens

Instructors: Diane Thomson
Scandinavian style mittens are some of the most iconic mittens today. The styles vary, as do the…
Fri, Sep 5th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Diane Thomson
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Exploring the Knitting Traditions of Newfoundland

Instructors: Diane Thomson
Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the northeastern coast of Canada. On its…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 1-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Diane Thomson
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Felt for the Home: Table Runners and Rugs

Instructors: Mary Sannerud
Felt is a beautiful and versatile fabric—hats, boots, bags, coats, clothing, rugs and more are…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mary Sannerud
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mary Sannerud
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Felting for the Sauna

Instructors: Elise Kyllo
Please note: the dates for this class are listed incorrectly in the digital catalog. The Correct…
Thu, Nov 20th, 2025  –  Fri, Nov 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Fiber Week DK Sock

Instructors: Brienne Moody
Knitting a sock might seem like a leap, but this class is designed to break it down one loop at a…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Instructor: Brienne Moody
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Fingerweaving

Instructors: Jeff Harper
Fingerweaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make beautiful…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Jeff Harper
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Handcraft A Wool Braided Rug

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
The three-strand braided wool rug is reminiscent of an era when rag rugs were considered an…
Fri, Oct 24th, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler