Traditional Crafts
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Traditional Crafts 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.
Bead Weaving from Western Ukraine
In Western Ukraine, crafting is a tradition that’s been key to making life more beautiful and…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Bench Brushes and Beyond: Introduction to Handmade Brushes
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
In this class, we will use a combination of hand and power tools to craft brushes with uses ranging…
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Sat, Mar 20th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry
In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage of…
Thu, Feb 25th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
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Thu, Jan 14th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
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…
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 - Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Hand-Sewing the Sailor's Ditty Bag
Instructors:
Ted Gephart
During long passages or when the wind slacked, sailors would busy themselves repairing sails and…
Mon, Jun 21st, 2027 - Tue, Jun 22nd, 2027
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Ted Gephart
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
Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine
Instructors:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Do you want to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Perhaps you have dipped your…
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Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sat, Mar 27th, 2027Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Kolrosing Nordic Runes
The Elder Futhark is the Old Norse runic alphabet. These ancient symbols can be used for spiritual…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Lantern Puppet Design and Construction
Instructors:
Eva Adderley
Lantern puppets bring a unique magic to nighttime theater shows and after dark parades. In this…
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Sun, May 16th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Eva Adderley
Medicines of the North: A 5-Day Boreal Botanical Experience
Instructors:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Medicines of the North is an immersive five-day exploration of the healing plants,…
Wed, May 5th, 2027 - Sun, May 9th, 2027
Days 1-4: 9am-5pm Day 5: 9am-3pm
Days 1-4: 9am-5pm Day 5: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Midsommar Herbs: Wild Medicine Workshop
Instructors:
Gigi Risberg Stafne
Explore nature-based green medicines in this intensive botanical class. You'll discover a…
Sat, Jun 12th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne