Intergenerational
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Currently Scheduled Courses
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.
Damascus Knife and Leather Sheath
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Sparks will fly as we begin forge-welding immediately! This class is suitable for smiths with at…
Thu, Apr 15th, 2027 - Sun, Apr 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
Designing a Landscape Using Edible and Medicinal Plants
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Dreaming of turning your yard into a medicinal and edible sanctuary? Get inspired to grow your own…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Day 1 & 2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Everything Agate: A History, a Hunt, and Felting Your Own
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
Are you a fan of Lake Superior agates? If so, then this course is for you. Our morning will include…
Thu, Jun 17th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
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…
Fingerweaving
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Fingerweaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make beautiful…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jeff Harper
Forging A Mjolnir: The Blacksmith's Rounding Hammer
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
No power hammer? No problem! In this class we learn to forge a rounding or cross peen hammer by…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Tue, May 25th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween blacksmithing…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Giizhik Anaakananens: Weaving a Small Cedar Mat
Instructors:
Michelle Marion
Experience the beauty of weaving with cedar. Cedar wood has various uses by the Anishinaabeg: we use…
Sat, Mar 6th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Marion
Hand-Drawn Maps: Documenting Your Journey
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on, two-day class, students will learn to create hand-drawn journey maps that capture…
Hand-Forged "Using" Knife
Instructors:
Robert Schulz
Make a custom knife designed for everyday use! We will begin by hand-forging a blade of high-carbon…
Tue, Jun 15th, 2027 - Fri, Jun 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Schulz
Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Hedeby Bags: The Ancient Art of Sprang
Instructors:
Sharon Wichman
Wooden handles found at Hedeby and other Viking-age settlements in northern Europe are all that…
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Sharon Wichman
Indigo 1,2,3
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
Connect with centuries of tradition through the art of dyeing with indigo in this hands-on workshop!…
Sat, Jun 5th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Intro to Inkle Weaving
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Learn to weave bands on an inkle loom, a useful, portable loom capable of weaving bands up to 8'…
Fri, Apr 16th, 2027 - Sat, Apr 17th, 2027
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-Noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-Noon
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Jewish Baking
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…
Sun, Apr 4th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell