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Currently Scheduled Woodcarving 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.

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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Instructors: Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Course is full.
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026  –  Mon, May 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Bird Carving

Instructors: Mike Loeffler
This course will introduce students to the world of bird carving. This is a great class for…
Fri, Feb 20th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler
Teaser image for Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge

Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge

Instructors: Jon Strom
Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to stand at the chopping block and learn…
Course is full.
Fri, Jan 30th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom
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Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board

Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Maeve Gathje
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
Course is full.
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Maeve Gathje
Teaser image for Carving Köksredskap: Breadboards, Butter Knives, & Spoons

Carving Köksredskap: Breadboards, Butter Knives, & Spoons

Instructors: Jon Strom
Create beautiful and useful things for your kitchen using simple hand tools and native woods.…
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom
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Fancy Butter! Butter Molds and Butter Sampling

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
Butter is maybe the most basic of condiments, but in this multi-disciplinary course, we will make…
Fri, Feb 20th, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes
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Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style

Instructors: Charles Banks
Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy this opportunity to focus on figures carved in the…
Course is full.
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Mon, Mar 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Charles Banks
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Knife Skills are Life Skills

Instructors: Fred Livesay
Using a knife efficiently is a core skill for anyone interested in slöjd-style woodworking. The…
Course is full.
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Fred Livesay
Teaser image for Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Instructors: Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Course is full.
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks
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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
Instructor: Maeve Gathje
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Woodcarving for Families: Carrot Edition

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown ups…
Course is full.
Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cooper Ternes
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Woodcarving for Families: Creatures Edition

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Course is full.
Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructor: Cooper Ternes
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Wooden Latch Shrink Pots

Instructors: Derek Brabender
Shrink pots are wooden containers made from a combination of freshly cut branches, seasoned wood,…
Course is full.
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Derek Brabender
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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Course is full.
Thu, Jan 8th, 2026  –  Sat, Jan 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Course is full.
Thu, May 7th, 2026  –  Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4

Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler