Woodworking & Furniturecraft
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Currently Scheduled Courses
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.
Adirondack Chair Building
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Wed, Jan 27th, 2027 - Fri, Jan 29th, 2027
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 1st, 2027
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
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 16th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build Your Own Drum Carder
A drum carder is a prized fiber tool that can often feel inaccessible because of the cost. Join us…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Tue, Feb 16th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-3pm
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Carving Wooden Plates and Trays With Hand Tools
Instructors:
Paul Linden
Carving low relief wooden plates and trays with hand tools is quite simple, but there are a…
Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools
Instructors:
Maeve Gathje
In some Arthurian legends, it is said that Excalibur’s sheath could heal any wound dealt by…
Fri, Mar 19th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Maeve Gathje
Chairmaking: An Introduction
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces of wood from log to finished stool.…
Child's Windsor Side Chair
Instructors:
Joe Tietge
Kids may not sit for long, but when they do, they appreciate a comfortable chair just as much as the…
Fri, Apr 23rd, 2027 - Sun, Apr 25th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Joe Tietge
Coopering: Buckets in the Western European & American Style
Instructors:
Eric Edgin
Coopering, the craft of joining wooden staves to create a vessel, was an integral skill in many…
Thu, Mar 18th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Eric Edgin
Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create your own custom pair of birch skis to meet your personal needs. In this course, students will…
Thu, Jan 14th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Mon, Sep 7th, 2026 - Tue, Sep 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Craft a family heirloom in this unique course designed for all woodworking skill levels. Choose…
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Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 20269am-5pm each day
Fireside Stool
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by crafting a fireside stool from green wood! In this…
Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby
Hand Tool Woodworking : The Next Steps
This two-day course is designed for students who want to build and expand on their hand tool…
Sat, Feb 6th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Hand Tool Woodworking: Getting Started
This class serves as the foundation for woodworking with hand tools. Accurate sawing, surface prep,…
Wed, Feb 3rd, 2027 - Fri, Feb 5th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day