Courses
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Currently Scheduled 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.
"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing
Instructors:
Gerald David
Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Tue, Sep 8th, 2026 - Mon, Sep 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gerald David
A Midsommar Feast
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Fri, Jun 11th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor:
Anna Lindall
A New Edge, A New Day: A Sharpening Tutorial
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
Whether it’s garden shears, kitchen knives, or straight razors, all blades need a sharp edge…
Sat, Mar 27th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
A Stitch in Time: Embroidered Sampler
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
Embroidery is a timeless craft with a history that reaches back centuries, and embroidered samplers…
Fri, Feb 5th, 2027 - Sat, Feb 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein
A Taste of Japanese Wood Turning
Instructors:
Eiko Tanaka
North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Eiko Tanaka, a Japanese woodturner and…
Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
9am-12pm
9am-12pm
Instructor:
Eiko Tanaka
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
All Ground Up: Sausage Making
Instructors:
Jay DeCoux
Students will make and take home a selection of sausage of their choosing from a list of about ten…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jay DeCoux
All the Small Things
How many small things can we make out of birch bark in two days? Rings, beads, cubes, stars, birds?…
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Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11th, 20269am-5pm each day
Ancient Wool Crafts from Northern Europe
Instructors:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
In this course, we will explore the roots of textile crafts in Northern Europe by using ancient…
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Thu, Apr 29th, 2027 - Sun, May 2nd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Après-ski
Instructors:
Scott Graden
After a day filled with calorie-burning ski runs, little is more satisfying than coming in from the…
Mon, Jan 25th, 2027 - Tue, Jan 26th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Artisan Breads Immersion
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Oct 25th, 20269am-5pm each day
Tue, Jan 12th, 2027 - Thu, Jan 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Fri, Jan 15th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Artisan Copper Pendants for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into the North House Folk School metal jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant. You…
Asparagus
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Spring is peak asparagus time, and if you know the tricks, it can be a most versatile and tasty…
Mon, May 17th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
At Home Under the Night Sky
Instructors:
Bob King
In this class, students will learn importance of darkness and starry nights in deepening our…