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Foods

Currently Scheduled Foods 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.

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A Midsommar Feast

Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor: Anna Lindall
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All Ground Up: Sausage Making

Make your own sausage, flavored the way you like it, using your favorite meats. As a class, students…
Course is full.
Sat, Feb 21st, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
Course is full.
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
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Artisan Breads Immersion

Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison

Baking for a Swedish Christmas

Settle into North House Folk School's teaching kitchen for a cozy day of baking. By the end…
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Erin Swenson-Klatt
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Baltic Cooking

Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…
Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell

Bean Cuisines from Around the World

Beans are far from boring. When you think beyond the basic black bean (though there's nothing…
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
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Better Butter Baking

We know that butter makes food better. But which butter, and why? In this course, we…
Fri, Nov 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Kim Ode
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Bounty of the Big Lake: Fish Cookery

While many people enjoy the gift of Lake Superior’s beauty from the shore or from a vessel,…
Sat, Aug 1st, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Karalyn Littlefield
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Cardamom

A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden and infuses…
Mon, Nov 30th, 2026  –  Tue, Dec 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Catching the Rye: Many Uses of a Great Grain

Rye is an ancient grain and among the more challenging grains to work with. With an immense…
Fri, Oct 16th, 2026  –  Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kim Ode
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Cider: Crafting Fine Hard Cider at Home

From traditions reaching deep into American and European history, the art of making fine craft…
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026
9am - 5pm
Instructors: Lindsay Lee, Mike Vermace

Doughnuts!

There is nothing better than a fresh doughnut, and the best way to make sure they are fresh is to…
Sat, Sep 12th, 2026  –  Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4pm
Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski
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Flatbreads from Around the World

Flatbreads are humans’ first bread and are still the world’s most popular type of…
Course is full.
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026  –  Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison
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Handmade Pasta

A craving for pasta need not necessarily require restaurant reservations or boil-from-a-box…
Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Karalyn Littlefield
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Herbal Foods and Drinks

Food is medicine. This is a simple mantra that can inspire how and what we choose to eat and drink.…
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026  –  Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Monarda Thrasher