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
Beading: An Anishinaabe Way of Being
Instructors:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
Students will learn two distinct beadwork techniques, including pattern making for future beaded…
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
April (Clearwater-Day) McCormick
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…
Sat, Mar 20th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-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
Crankie Boxes for Families
Instructors:
Laura Korynta
Come learn the rich and wonderful craft of crankie boxes. These visual storytelling devices…
Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Laura Korynta
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…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Thu, Jan 14th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Eco-Printing with Fall Foliage Family Workshop
Instructors:
Teagan Weiss
Autumn on the North Shore is both vibrant and fleeting. You can keep some of that colorful magic…
Hand-Crafted Brooms: An Introduction
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
Experience traditional broom making from start to finish. Students will explore design and…
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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
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-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,…
Harvest Helpers: Crafting Small Brooms to Accompany Your Basket
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
Your harvest basket is full, but now what? In this class students will learn to craft a variety of…
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…
Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Gigi Risberg Stafne