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Wood Week 2026

Tue, Mar 3, 2026 - Mon, Mar 9, 2026
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Overview

Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving, painting to sharpening, there’s a wide variety of skills and projects on offer, centered in hand tools and local woods. The Carver’s Conference on Friday, March 6 is a day full of free demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings open to the public. This year’s offerings draw from North House’s deep bench of talented regional artisans and include six brand-new courses. The week will include evening gatherings and presentations.  

Carver’s Conference Schedule: Friday, March 6, 9am-9pm

As a special feature of this week, all classes will take a break on Friday to allow everyone to participate in demonstrations, presentations, and Dinner on a Stick. Participation in the Carver’s Conference Day is free and does not require registration. The public is welcome to attend. Schedule subject to change; final details available in early winter.

9:00 am Featured Presentation
10:30 am Featured Presentation
12:00 pm Lunch and Learn: Film Screening
1:00-3:00 pm Afternoon Demonstrations
5:30 pm Dinner on a Stick
7:30 pm First Friday Featured Presentation
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Course Offerings

Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Maeve Gathje

Carving Köksredskap: Breadboards, Butter Knives, & Spoons

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom

Danish Cord Stools

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Dawson Moore

End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Wooden Latch Shrink Pots

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026  –  Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Derek Brabender

Give Some Heart: Carving Wooden Hearts

Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Alex Yerks

Bench Brushes and Beyond: Introduction to Handmade Brushes

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe

Contemporary Cooperage: A Modern Take on Tradition

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Tue, Mar 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Paul Linden

Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Mon, Mar 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Charles Banks

Knife Skills are Life Skills

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Fred Livesay

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Mon, Mar 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes

Milk Paint: Exploring Color, Texture, and Pattern

Sat, Mar 7th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Maeve Gathje