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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.

Juggle Braiding

Instructors: Jake Fee
When folks of all ages see a juggle braiding set for the first time, they immediately ask two…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sat, May 22nd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

Kolrosing Nordic Runes

Instructors: Liesl Chatman Jake Fee
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
Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Jake Fee

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
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
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
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Nordic Herbs and Healing Arts

Instructors: Gigi Risberg Stafne
Healing traditions, like all crafts, reflect the landscape and stories of the people who create…

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Sat, Nov 7th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Old-School Inks

Instructors: Erica Spitzer Rasmussen
Many cultures around the world have independently arrived at various formulas for creating ink. The…
Sat, Oct 31st, 2026
9am–5pm
Instructor: Erica Spitzer Rasmussen

Pajaki: Making Polish Mobiles

Instructors: Britt Malec
Making pająki mobiles from straw and paper is a Polish tradition that goes back hundreds of…
Sat, Jun 5th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Britt Malec

Printing Pictures with the Sunlight! Family Workshop

Instructors: Nathan Swanton
Together we will explore cyanotype printing, which is a way to make vibrant blue printings using…

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Sat, Oct 17th, 2026
9am-Noon
Instructor: Nathan Swanton

Puzzles in Wood and String

Instructors: Jake Fee
Winter in the North is long. Chase away any winter blahs with the perfect fireside occupation:…
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Painting

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein
Pysanky (Ukrainian-style wax-resist eggs) are a traditional folk art once practiced by families to…
Fri, Mar 26th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein

Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Instructors: Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, May 1st, 2027
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
Sun, May 2nd, 2027
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright

Straw, Paper, Reeds: Mobile-Making Traditions of Europe

Instructors: Mary Erickson Britt Malec Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Mobiles made from straw, paper, and reeds add movement and color to homes in many parts of Europe.…
Sat, Feb 20th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Mary Erickson, Britt Malec, Mathilde Yakymets-Lind

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
Instructor: Paula Sundet Wolf

Wood, Linen, Leather, Wool: A Handcraft Sampler

Instructors: Anna Lindall
Come together for a weekend of fun and experimentation on the edge of Lake Superior! Try your hand…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Anna Lindall