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Currently Scheduled Painting & Photography 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.
Focus! The Basics of Photography
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
Photography is more than quick snapshots of friends and family. Photography is a rewarding way to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am-4pm
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais and Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Oct 1st, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6am-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Introduction to Rosemaling
Instructors:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling is a folk art of Norway that has distinct styles in specific regions and valleys.…
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style
Instructors:
Tara Austin
During this class you'll be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…
Sat, Nov 15th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Sat, Jan 31st, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Milk Paint: Exploring Color, Texture, and Pattern
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
Explore color, pattern, and texture using milk paint, a durable natural finish with a long history.…
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
Northwoods Nature Through the Lens
Instructors:
David Brickner
The beauty of the Northwoods inspires countless photographers in all seasons. And now that everyone…
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9-11am
Instructor:
David Brickner
Norwegian Rogaland Rosemaling
Instructors:
Michelle Carlson
In this class you will learn the basic “C” and “S” strokes that are the…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Carlson
Rosemaling an Acrylic Dala Horse
Instructors:
Tara Austin
In this class students will paint their own acrylic Dala horse. Instructor Tara Austin started…
Sat, Dec 13th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling Plants from the Boreal Forest
Instructors:
Tara Austin
In this class students will work in oil paint to create gorgeous leaves and flowers from the boreal…
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tara Austin
Rosemaling: Complete Your Own Project in Any Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, Oct 24th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling: Setesdal Style
Instructors:
Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, May 8th, 2026 – Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kim Garrett
Swedish Bonadsmålning with Egg Tempera
Instructors:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Explore the art of bonadsmålning in this unique three-day class. Swedish folk painting is…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist