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…
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Wed, Jul 1st, 2026 - Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026Day 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…
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Wed, Sep 16th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 20269am-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…
Wed, Dec 16th, 2026 - Sat, Dec 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Chairmaking: An Introduction
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces of wood from log to finished stool.…
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
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Mon, Sep 7th, 2026 - Tue, Sep 8th, 20269am-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…
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Make a Greenwood Ladderback Chair
Instructors:
Gabe Strand
Learn the foundational principles of greenwood furnituremaking while building a ladderback chair. We…
Tue, Aug 18th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gabe Strand
Make Your Own Pjaal
If the words pjål, skjøve, or skavl mean anything to you, you’re in very fine…
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Pole Lathe Turning
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
Woodturning on a pole lathe is a challenging and empowering experience which relies on your own…
Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026 - Sat, Oct 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Derek Brabender
Scandinavian Inspired Boxes with Sliding Dovetailed Lids
Instructors:
Fred Livesay
Immigrants from Scandinavia brought with them items of importance. Often, these keepsakes arrived in…
Thu, Nov 5th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Fred Livesay
Viking Chess: Crafting the King's Board
The game of Hnefatafl, also known as Viking Chess, was said to have been played by the Norse gods…
Tue, Jun 30th, 2026 - Wed, Jul 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Warp Weighted Tabletop Loom: Build and Weave
The warp-weighted loom has been used for more than 9,000 years as a vital tool of everyday…
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Wed, Aug 12th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16th, 2026Day 1: 1-5pm, Days 2-5: 9am-5pm each day
Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Learn to build a small garden fence without heading to the hardware store. Sometimes referred to as…
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Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 - Fri, Jul 24th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf