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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.

Japanese Handplanes: Kanna

Instructors:
Traditional Japanese woodworking tools are known for their high quality and performance, and the…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Tue, Mar 16th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Japanese Handplanes: Nankin Kanna

Instructors:
North House is pleased to welcome master plane maker Yoshitsune Yamamoto from the Hyogo Prefecture…
Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Laminated Canoe Paddles

Instructors: Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Feb 4th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 7th, 2027
Day 1: 4-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Josh Tolkan

Leather and Wood Backpack

Instructors: Alex Blust Mazzy Flynn
Create a one-of-a-kind leather and wood backpack. With a vintage-inspired look, this leather bag…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Days 3: 9am-1pm
Instructors: Alex Blust, Mazzy Flynn

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
Instructor: Gabe Strand

Make Your Own Pjaal

Instructors: Kjetil Groven Fred Livesay
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
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Kjetil Groven

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
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
Instructor: Fred Livesay

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Wed, Apr 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway

Shave Horse: Build Your Own, Knockdown Style

Instructors: Gabe Strand
If you’re a hand-tool woodworker, a shave horse is an indispensable tool. But it’s not…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gabe Strand

Swiss-Style Coopering: Flat Backed Wooden Staved Vessels

Instructors: Eric Edgin
If people know of coopering today, they usually think of barrels. Historically, though, this craft…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Tue, Mar 16th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eric Edgin

Table Design Fundamentals: A Hands-On Approach

Instructors: Lauren Newby
Table design is often where furniture makers begin. Two ingredients—legs and aprons—are…
Thu, Mar 25th, 2027 - Sat, Mar 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby

Timbered Workbench: Early American Style

Instructors: Lauren Newby
Experience timber framing and fine woodworking techniques and tools to build a sturdy workbench. In…
Mon, Jan 4th, 2027 - Wed, Jan 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 10th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lauren Newby

Traditional Building: Norwegian Sash Windows

Instructors:
In a world where entire buildings are constructed of high-efficiency triple-pane glass, it’s…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Traditional Forged Tools for the Woodworker

Instructors: Kjetil Groven
In this toolmaking class, function is the name of the game. Students will experience the full range…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Fri, May 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kjetil Groven