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.
Technique Building in Anishinaabe Beadwork
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
In this class that can be taken on its own or as a complement to Skill Building in Anishinaabe…
Sun, Feb 7th, 2027
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
The Art of Beverage-making: Teas, Herbs, Water, and Bubbles
Instructors:
Monarda Thrasher
Join us for two days of exploring the world of creativity in beverage-making. As participants learn…
Fri, Jan 29th, 2027 - Sat, Jan 30th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Monarda Thrasher
Timbered Workbench: Early American Style
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Experience timber framing and fine woodworking techniques and tools to build a sturdy workbench. In…
Tiny Forests: Macro Photography of Moss and Lichen
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Kneel down and look closely at moss. It is a tiny forest, a world in miniature. June is prime time…
Fri, Jun 11th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
Day 1: 3pm to 6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Day 1: 3pm to 6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Viking Axe Heads
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat-treat their own Viking Style Bearded…
Sat, May 15th, 2027 - Wed, May 19th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Learn to build a small garden fence without heading to the hardware store. Sometimes referred to as…
Sat, May 22nd, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Weaving Gamps: Twill, Sett, and Color
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Once beginning weavers have learned to warp a loom, they may ask themselves what's next. How…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 2027
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
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 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Wet Felted Hand Puppets and Oven Mitts
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Make a playful puppet or a pair of practical oven mitts. The puppet and the oven mitt both begin…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Wet Felted Holiday Luminaries
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Brighten the dark months of winter with the soft light of wool luminaries. A wool-felted luminary…
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo
Wet Felting Immersion
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
What's this Rock Too? Central North Shore's Geologic Story
Instructors:
Jim Miller
How many times have you walked along a cobbled beach or a rocky ledge along the North Shore and…
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Fri, May 28th, 2027 - Sun, May 30th, 2027Day 1: 4-6:30pm; Day 2: 8:30am-5:00pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jim Miller
Winter Natural Dye Exploration
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. Upon…
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 15th, 2027
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Wool: The Full Experience
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
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Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Sun, May 16th, 20279am-5pm each day