Courses

Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery as you work with Ojibwe cultural specialist and Grand Portage band member Marcie McIntire, sewing and decorating a pair of moccasins in this course. You will design a pair of moccasins to make to fit your own feet! Using…

Looking for a great at-home hobby? Dive into cheesemaking! In this online introduction to the craft you will learn the basics of cheese making through videos, demonstrations, and live Q and A. We’ll cover milks, starters, bacteria, molds, and common household equipment for cheese making that you probably already have…

If you've ever thought it would be fun to build your own muzzleloading gun, join accomplished gunsmith Brent Gurtek for a thorough introduction to this complex project. He'll cover the main types of guns, sporting and military, European and American as well as different levels at which one could start…

“That’s crochet?” your friends will ask when you show off your new project. Yup! With this Zoom class, you’ll learn how to transform stitches you already know into intricate, embossed patterning that looks like Aran knit and Celtic knotwork. We’ll start by launching a short scarf project, so students can…

Join long-time North House instructor Judi Barsness from the comfort of your own kitchen to learn new cooking skills and prepare a delicious meal as she brings her popular Cooking with the Seasons courses to the online format. Each session will feature the step-by-step preparation of an entree and accompaniment,…

A great class for beginners and fun for experienced felters. This class is composed of two session, three hours each. In week one, students will learn about the tools, tricks and techniques of needle felting sculptural items while making a 3-dimensional snowman (or abominable bumble, your choice!). Students will also…

Here it is—a perfect shoulder bag for everyday errands! This classic yet funky crossbody bag is where traditional saddle-making techniques meet contemporary styling. In this online make-a-long format class, you'll meet with fellow students and instructor Beth Down each week for four weeks as you  will learn how to craft…

Nothing says the holidays quite like the sight and smell of a fresh balsam wreath on your front door! In this demonstration webinar, you will learn how to sustainably harvest balsam boughs from the forest, make your own wire base, and create a beautiful, unique wreath that is ready to…

Take your needle felting skills to a new level with this immersive intermediate level class. You’ll learn to work with both foam and wire armature, as well as shape and shade this charming piece that is great for imaginative play or just for fun.  Pairs well with Mr. and Mrs.…

Nothing says the holidays quite like the sight and smell of a fresh balsam wreath on your front door! In this craft along class you'll make a wreath step by step. You'll receive a video ahead of time to guide you in sustainably harvesting balsam boughs from the forest. Then…

Needle felting is fun and therapeutic...and who doesn’t have a little frustration to work through in a creative and positive way these days? In this virtual class with fiber arts instructor Laura Berlage, we will mail you a kit with all the supplies you need (just bring a scissors), including…

Needle felting is fun and therapeutic...and who doesn’t have a little frustration to work through in a creative and positive way these days? In this virtual class with fiber arts instructor Laura Berlage, we will mail you a kit with all the supplies you need (just bring a scissors), including…

Explore the magic of needle felting in a peaceful, floral circular form and take your colorwork skills to a new level. In this class, I’ll show you how to stretch your felt backing onto an embroidery hoop and keep it tight for ease of use and how to transform the…

Explore the magic of needle felting in a peaceful, nighttime scene and take your colorwork skills to a new level. In this class, students will learn how to stretch a felt backing onto an embroidery hoop and keep it tight for ease of use and how to transform the beautiful…

Ever wondered about using natural dyes for screen printing, block printing, or painting on fabric? Join us for this live online webinar! Instructor Tasha Miller Griffith will demonstrate several techniques, using easy-to-source materials and tools, for vibrant, long-lasting natural colors in designs and patterns that are completely your own. She…