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Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft 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.
Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, Sep 24th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Tue, Dec 9th, 2025 – Fri, Dec 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 15th, 2025 – Thu, Dec 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day.
9am-5pm each day.
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Everyday Slöjd- A Firewood Carrier Made From Firewood
Instructors:
Paul Linden
Make a sweet little firewood/kindling carrier from three pieces of firewood, straight from the…
Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Craft a family heirloom in this unique course designed for all woodworking skill levels. …
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 – Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Kids Only: Slöjd in the Wood Shop
Instructors:
Paul Linden
This course is meant as an introduction for young people to the various tools and simple skills…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025 – Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am - 3pm each day
9am - 3pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
Laminated Canoe Paddles
Instructors:
Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Dec 4th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Josh Tolkan
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
Instructors:
Nate White
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate White
Old World Games: Wood - Leather - Stone
An engaging class for woodcarving, leatherworking, and board game enthusiasts, Old World Games…
Fri, Nov 21st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
Pole Lathe Turning
Turning wood on a pole lathe—a wonderfully simple, hand-built machine that needs only your leg…
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Sharpening for the Woodworker
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Have you ever needed a small garden fence? A trellis or wattle fence is the answer! Sometimes…
Fri, Jul 25th, 2025 – Sat, Jul 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf