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Woodworking & Furniturecraft

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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.

Adirondack Chair Building

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
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 1st, 2027
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich

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, Sep 16th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
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
Instructors: Alex Blust, Keith Berge

Build Your Own Yurt

Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…

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Thu, Dec 10th, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus

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Wed, Dec 16th, 2026 - Sat, Dec 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus

Carving Wooden Plates and Trays With Hand Tools

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
Instructor: Paul Linden

Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools

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
Instructor: Maeve Gathje

Chairmaking: An Introduction

Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces of wood from log to finished stool.…

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Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby

Child's Windsor Side Chair

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
Instructor: Joe Tietge

Coopering: Buckets in the Western European & American Style

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
Instructor: Eric Edgin

Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

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
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
Instructors: David Abeel, Joe Tietge
Mon, Sep 7th, 2026 - Tue, Sep 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: David Abeel, Joe Tietge

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, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: David Abeel, Joe Tietge

Fireside Stool

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
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
Instructors: Paul Linden, John Fleck

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
Instructors: Paul Linden, John Fleck