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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
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Build a Greenwood Bench or Settee
It is a rare occasion to spare an entire week for carving and building chairs, but any greenwood…
Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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
Wed, May 6th, 2026 – Sun, May 10th, 2026
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
Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Considering when and where to start on that big cabinet project you want to build? Start here.…
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Carrying Yokes: Handtools, Wood and Fiber
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
The yoke is a practical, often underrated and overlooked tool, historically indispensable for many…
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ty Sheaffer
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, Jan 16th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Joe Tietge
Contemporary Cooperage: A Modern Take on Tradition
Instructors:
Paul Linden
Cooperage is the craft associated with creating staved containers, most familiar to folks as…
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Tue, Mar 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
Convertible Bicycle Backpack: An Intro to Leather and Wood
Create a one-of-a-kind convertible bag that can be used as a backpack or clip onto your bicycle…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Coopering: Make a Wooden Bucket
Instructors:
Eric Edgin
Coopering, the craft of joining wooden staves to create a vessel, was an integral skill in many…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
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 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Danish Cord Stools
Instructors:
Dawson Moore
This class blends traditional joinery with modern efficiency to create a refined Danish cord stool.…
Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 – Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Dawson Moore
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