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Fiber Art

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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.

Japanese Shibori: Beginning Techniques

Shibori is a Japanese textile art used to create repeating patterns on fabric. Using a combination…
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Juggle Braiding

When folks of all ages see a juggle braiding set for the first time, they immediately ask two…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sat, May 22nd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

Knitted Longwool Locks Scarf

If you're a fan of lustrous longwool locks, this is your chance to knit them into an elegant,…
Sun, Feb 14th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Becky Utecht

Leksand Band Weaving: Band Loom with Treadle and Rigid Heddle

North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Kirsi Manni, a Swedish weaver and textile…

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Sun, Sep 20th, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Kirsi Manni

Machine Knitting Introductory Course

Knitting machines have a long history beginning with their first patent in 1589. Today’s…

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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
Day 1: Noon-6pm; Day 2: 10am-6pm; Day 3: 11am-4pm
Instructor: J. Wurst

Mending: Hand-Sewn Techniques

A simple hand-sewn repair can be the difference between tossing a beloved article of clothing and…
Wed, Jun 16th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Hannah Miner

Minnesota Loons Sweater: A Colorwork Knitting Adventure

This class is part workshop, part community. Cast on the Minnesota Loons Sweater together and leave…
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody

Natural Dyes Above and Beyond

This course will start with a solid foundation in how dyes, mordants, and fibers interact to create…
Mon, Sep 21st, 2026 - Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
Day 1: 4pm-5:30pm, Day 2-3: 9am–5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Tasha Miller Griffith

Natural Wet Felting with Local Wool

Our felting fibers don’t need to come from the mill or the store! It is possible to felt with…

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Sat, Oct 31st, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elise Kyllo

Naturescapes in Fiber

Create a magical fiber landscape that reflects the essence of the North Woods. In this class we will…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-4:30pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Cheryl Larsen

Needle Felting & Bead Embroidery: Bead, Felt, & Frame

Combine needle felting and bead embroidery to create a unique landscape “painting” in…

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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Tue, Feb 9th, 2027 - Thu, Feb 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood

Nordic Designs in Boundweave

Learn to create beautiful, folk-art style designs using four shafts on a floor loom. This class will…
Fri, Sep 11th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler

North House Fair Isle Project

Celebrate winter on the North Shore with a wearable tribute to the North House community. Cast on a…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 15th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-12pm
Instructor: Brienne Moody

Norwegian Needlecraft: Taking the 'Hard' out of Hardanger

In this class, students will experience the practice of hardanger as a traditional Scandinavian…
Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lori Zimmerman

One Pot, Many Colors

Playing with natural dyes is a cross between chemistry and magic. Unlike synthetic dyes, one natural…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein