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Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft Courses

Teaser image for Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, May 3rd, 2023  –  Sun, May 7th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Wed, Sep 6th, 2023  –  Sun, Sep 10th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Cedar Bentwood Boxes

In this class, students will build a bentwood box of a design inspired by the Yupik peoples of the…
Mon, Apr 17th, 2023  –  Thu, Apr 20th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
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Coopering: Make a Wooden Bucket

Coopering, the craft of joining wooden staves to create a vessel, was an integral skill in many…
Fri, Dec 1st, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 3rd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Everyday Slöjd for the Garden

A summer in the garden can be enhanced with some creative woodworking. In this 3-day course, we will…
Fri, May 5th, 2023  –  Sun, May 7th, 2023
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Paul Linden
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Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench

Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 23rd, 2023  –  Sun, Sep 24th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: David Abeel
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Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair

Even newbies in the world of woodworking can craft a family heirloom in this unique course. Students…
Wed, Sep 20th, 2023  –  Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: David Abeel
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Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle

Create the traditional paddle used by Northwoods travelers for hundreds of years. In this…
Sat, Jul 1st, 2023  –  Sun, Jul 2nd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Schelmeske
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Heavy Duty Sewing: Craft a Leather and Birch Hanging Chair

Sitting in a Sky Chair is incredibly comfortable, ergonomic, and downright fun. Craft up a floating…
Fri, Jul 14th, 2023  –  Sun, Jul 16th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Martha Williams
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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Tue, May 23rd, 2023  –  Thu, May 25th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, May 26th, 2023  –  Sun, May 28th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Teaser image for Ullkorg: Crafting the Traditional Swedish Wool Basket

Ullkorg: Crafting the Traditional Swedish Wool Basket

North House is thrilled to welcome renowned Swedish woodworker Beth Moen back to campus. Beth and…
Mon, Jun 12th, 2023  –  Thu, Jun 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Moen
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Warp Weighted Tabletop Loom: Build and Weave

The warp-weighted loom has a more than 9,000 year history as a vital tool of everyday life.…
Wed, Aug 30th, 2023  –  Sun, Sep 3rd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Melba Granlund, Jess Hirsch