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Traditional Crafts

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pajaki: Making Polish Mobiles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises

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

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