North House Folk School

Overview

Points North celebrates the glittering stars of the North! From unique North Shore experiences to one-of-a-kind instructor craft, place your bids and support North House’s mission! 

Points North is much more than an auction - it is a story of the people, places and possibilities that inhabit the land of the northern lights. Our Points North Partners are truly the stars of the show - neighborhood businesses, North Shore partners, makers of quality tools, North House instructors, and more.

Over the years, literally thousands of items have been donated - winter getaways to dog sledding adventures, lodging packages to handcrafted baskets, group dinners to gift certificates.

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Visit the Givergy page to learn more!

Hundreds of viewers and bidders are part of Points North every year. Some key facts that underscore the auction’s impact:

• Auction donors and bidders generate $25,000+ of impact every year
• Bidding begins at 40% of value and climbs upward, many items reach 90+% of their value
• Community volunteers work with the staff team to bring the auction to life

Reach out to Libby Larson at LLarson@northhouse.org with questions!

Interested in getting involved? Have an auction item or experience you’d like to share to help power the work of the folk school? Submit an auction donation here!

Get Ready!

Online bidding will be available for select items, including the unique opportunity to purchase a North House student-made timber frame, wood-fired oven, and much more! Visit us.givergy.com/B2T2026 to learn more!

The online portion of the auction will start June 15 (the Monday before the auction), but you don’t have to wait to register! It’s easy and free!

1. Visit https://us.givergy.com/B2T2026
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Sign In” under the Account heading
3. Enter your phone number or email
4. Enter your details and create a password
5. Add your credit card number to enable bidding
6. Make your authorization choices and review the Givergy policies

You’re all set!

Auction Q&A

How do I make a bid?

Click on Points North Auction (visible on the top of the page in September), scroll through the list and tap on the item you want to bid on. At the bottom of the page beneath the photo and description it will show you the current winning bid and the next minimum bid you need to make. Enter your bid amount into the field at the bottom of the page and click Place Bid (if you are not registered you will need to register your details). Credit card information is required before placing your first bid.

Can I filter items to find Instructor Craft, Lodging, Clothing, etc?

Yes! Look for the Filters button at the top of the page when you have clicked into the auction items. You can also refine the visible price range by clicking the “$ Price” button.

How do I know if I have been outbid?

You can click on My Account and then My Bids to see all of the items you are currently winning or have been outbid on. You will also be sent a text and email notification if you have been outbid.

When does the auction close?

On Sunday, September 27 at 10 am CT. There is a countdown clock on the item page showing how long is left until the item closes.

How do I know if I won an item?

When the system closes, your credit card will automatically be charged only if you have won an item and/or made a donation. You will then be sent a text and email notification with a confirmation of your payment. For item collection information please refer to the home page of this website.

Who should I contact if I have further questions?

For questions about auction items or making a donation, please contact Libby at llarson@northhouse.org.