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Youth Camp
Currently Scheduled Courses that include the Intergenerational Discount
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.
Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…
Course is full.
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Sewing: Next Steps
Instructors:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Moving beyond the most basic sewing skills (such as pattern layout and sewing simple seams).…
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins
Instructors:
Becky Utecht
Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Becky Utecht
Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Sprang Explorations
Instructors:
Sharon Wichman
This class is for those who want to explore the ancient and mostly forgotten art of sprang, an…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Sharon Wichman
Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
The Magic of Northern Seasonal Ponds
Easily missed and usually ignored, seasonal ponds of the northern woodlands are magical places full…
Sat, May 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Welcome to Blacksmithing!
Instructors:
Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Course is full.
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day