Events

Wood Week 2026

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 - Mon, Mar 9th, 2026

Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving,…

Fiber Week 2026

Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 - Mon, Feb 16th, 2026

Fiber fervor peaks in mid February as lovers of all things fiber connect on campus for Fiber Week.…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival 2025

Fri, Nov 21st, 2025 - Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025

Though this year's Winterers' Gathering has concluded, you can still catch some of the films…

Family Weekend 2025

Thu, Oct 16th, 2025 - Sat, Oct 18th, 2025

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that…

Unplugged Speaker Series

Sat, Sep 20th, 2025

Part of the Unplugged 2025 festivities at North House. Norwegian Basketry Traditions with Hege…

Unplugged 2025

Fri, Sep 19th, 2025 - Sat, Sep 20th, 2025

On the Harbor - Under the Stars! Unplugged returns this fall, September 19-20, 2025. Two great days…

Points North Online Auction 2025

Fri, Sep 12th, 2025 - Sat, Sep 20th, 2025

Points North celebrates the glittering stars of the North! From unique North Shore experiences to…

Boats to Tools Auction 2025

Sat, Jun 21st, 2025

Tools to Gear, Craft Essentials to Things-that-Float! Look no further - the 2025 Boats to Tools…

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival 2025

Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 - Sat, Jun 21st, 2025

Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2025

Fri, May 30th, 2025 - Sun, Jun 1st, 2025

Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of…

Wood Week 2025

Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 - Mon, Mar 17th, 2025

Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week 2025 is just around the corner and will be jam-packed…

Fiber Week 2025

Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 - Mon, Feb 17th, 2025

The colorful tapestry of friends and fibers during Fiber Week weaves a wondrous story. Join us on…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival 2024

Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 - Sun, Nov 24th, 2024

The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history,…

Family Weekend 2024

Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 - Sat, Oct 19th, 2024

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that…

Basket Week 2024

Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 - Mon, Oct 7th, 2024

Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of…

Unplugged 2024

Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 - Sat, Sep 21st, 2024

Celebrate the mission - Sustain the dream! Unplugged is the biggest party of the year on campus…

Points North Online Auction 2024

Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 - Sat, Sep 21st, 2024

From unique North Shore experiences to one-of-a-kind instructor craft, place your bids and support…

Student and Donor Celebration 2024

Sun, Jun 23rd, 2024

North House is fueled by our supportive community of students, instructors, program alumni, and…

Make More Meaning Auction 2024

Sat, Jun 22nd, 2024

Searching for the right inspiration to start your craft journey or take the next steps in your…

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival 2024

Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 - Sat, Jun 22nd, 2024

Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2024

Fri, May 31st, 2024 - Sun, Jun 2nd, 2024

Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of…

Wood Week 2024

Mon, Mar 11th, 2024 - Mon, Mar 18th, 2024

Wood Week explores the many ways wood can be shaped into useful, beautiful and satisfying objects.…

Fiber Week 2024

Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 - Mon, Feb 19th, 2024

Wool, woodstoves, and winter weave together for a cozy week at North House each February. Join…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest 2023

Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 - Sun, Nov 19th, 2023

Celebrate the crafts, customs, and stories that have been inspired by winter at the Winterers’…

Family Weekend 2023

Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 - Sat, Oct 21st, 2023

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that…

Basket Week 2023 (2023 cancelled - resuming Oct 2024)

Mon, Oct 2nd, 2023 - Mon, Oct 9th, 2023

2023's planned Basket Week is morphing into a new thematic week: Hide Week. Fear not,…

Hide Week 2023

Mon, Oct 2nd, 2023 - Mon, Oct 9th, 2023

New this year, we'll host a thematic week exploring a key traditional craft material and…

Unplugged 2023

Thu, Sep 14th, 2023 - Sun, Sep 17th, 2023

Celebrate the Mission, Sustain the Dream This year’s Unplugged will continues…

Wooden Boat Show 2023

Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 - Sun, Jun 18th, 2023

Summer's arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! The Wooden Boat Show features craft…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2023

Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 - Sun, Jun 4th, 2023

Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of…

Volunteer Weekend 2023

Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 - Sat, Apr 22nd, 2023

Sunshine, camaraderie, projects, and pizza - what could be better? Mark your calendar for Volunteer…

Wood Week 2023

Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 - Mon, Mar 20th, 2023

Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week 2023 is just around the corner and will be…

Fiber Week 2023

Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 - Mon, Feb 20th, 2023

Wool, woodstoves, and winter weave together for a cozy week at North House each February. Join…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest 2022

Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 - Sun, Nov 20th, 2022

Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life…

Family Weekend 2022

Thu, Oct 20th, 2022 - Sun, Oct 23rd, 2022

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October-- known to most as “MEA.” Use that…

Basket Week 2022

Tue, Oct 4th, 2022 - Tue, Oct 11th, 2022

Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of…

Unplugged 2022

Thu, Sep 22nd, 2022 - Sat, Sep 24th, 2022

Join us for Unplugged 2022, September 22-24. This year North House is turning 25, and this is the…

Christine & Emily's ADP Finale Show

Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 - Thu, Jul 7th, 2022

Opening Party: June 28 at 6:30pm in Blue South, we will have snacks and drinks and reflections…

Wooden Boat Show 2022

Fri, Jun 17th, 2022 - Sun, Jun 19th, 2022

Summer's arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! We are hosting an in-person Wooden Boat…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2022

Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022 - Sun, Jun 5th, 2022

Thanks to all who joined courses or on-campus activities for the 2022 iteration of Northern…

Volunteer Weekend 2022

Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 - Sat, Apr 23rd, 2022

Sunshine, camaraderie, projects, and pizza - what could be better? "We" spent April 22nd and 23rd…

Wood Week 2022

Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 - Mon, Mar 21st, 2022

Wood Week 2022 featured inspiring carving of all kinds. Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week…

Fiber Week 2022

Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 - Mon, Feb 21st, 2022

Fiber Week 2022 featured more classes than you can count on two hands, on-campus and online.…

Arctic Film Fest 2021

Sat, Nov 20th, 2021 - Sun, Nov 21st, 2021

One of the features of the annual Winterers' Gathering event is the Arctic Film Festical. This…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest 2021

Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 - Sun, Nov 21st, 2021

Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life…

Family Weekend 2021

Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 - Sun, Oct 24th, 2021

Each year over MEA weekend we host classes and activities for kids and families. This weekend is a…

Basket Week 2021

Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 - Mon, Oct 11th, 2021

Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of…

Unplugged XX

Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 - Sat, Sep 18th, 2021

Tickets on sale now - purchase yours today It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 decades…

Points North Auction 2021

Fri, Sep 10th, 2021 - Sun, Sep 19th, 2021

Bidding now open! Auction closes Sunday 9/18 From unique North Shore experiences to one-of-a-kind…

Wooden Boat Show 2021

Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 - Fri, Jun 25th, 2021

Thanks to all who attended this year's Wooden Boat Show. We are looking forward to…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2021: Online Edition

Thu, May 6th, 2021 - Thu, May 20th, 2021

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2021 online event! here's hoping we'll all be…

Volunteer and Service Learning Weekend 2021

Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 - Sat, May 1st, 2021

Thanks to everyone who pitched in in 2021! Mark your calendars for April 22-24, 2022. Each year…

Wood Month 2021

Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 - Wed, Mar 31st, 2021

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the digital "Wood Month" in 2021. Here's hoping we…

Fiber February 2021

Mon, Feb 1st, 2021 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2021

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the digital version of Fiber Week. Here's hoping we will be…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest 2020

Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 - Sun, Nov 22nd, 2020

The online iteration of 2020's Winterers' Gathering was warm and cozy. Join North House in…

Family Weekend 2020

Thu, Oct 15th, 2020 - Mon, Oct 19th, 2020

Family Week 2020 was an astounding virtual success. Join us again in October 2021. Whether…

Basket Week 2020

Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 - Fri, Sep 25th, 2020

Thanks for joining us for 2020 Basket Week. See you again next year! Since we can’t bring…

Unplugged 2020: Bringing it Home - An Online Fundraising Event and Concert

Sat, Sep 19th, 2020

For almost 20 years we’ve invited you to our home to celebrate craft, community, and…

2020 Wooden Boat Show: Online Edition

Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 - Sun, Jun 21st, 2020

Thank you for joining us for the Wooden Boat Show 2020: Online Edition! We hope you enjoyed the…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2020: Online Edition

Mon, May 25th, 2020 - Sun, May 31st, 2020

Thank you for joining us for the Northern Landscapes Festival: Online Edition! Recordings of…

Canceled: Volunteer and Service Learning Weekend 2020

Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 - Sun, Apr 19th, 2020

Unfortunately we've had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Volunteer and Service…

Wood Week 2020

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 - Mon, Mar 9th, 2020

Chips, shavings and sawdust: they’ll be on campus in abundance during this annual favorite:…

Fiber Week 2020

Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 - Mon, Feb 17th, 2020

The 2020 Fiber Week has wrapped up! Thanks for celebrating ten wonderful years of fibers with us and…

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest 2019

Fri, Nov 22nd, 2019 - Sun, Nov 24th, 2019

This page is for a past event. Check the current Winterers' Gathering event page for…

Basket Week 2019

Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 - Mon, Oct 28th, 2019

This page is for a past event. For up-to-date details for the next Basket Week, see the current…

Family Weekend 2019

Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 - Sun, Oct 20th, 2019

Thanks for a great Family Weekend! From herbal tea mixing to pollinator palaces, forging to dancing,…

Unplugged & Birch Bark Bash 2019

Fri, Sep 13th, 2019 - Sat, Sep 14th, 2019

Thank you for joining us for Unplugged 2019 — we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Feel…

Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival 2019

Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 - Sun, Jun 23rd, 2019

These details are for a past event. For the current event, click here! Rows of hand-made and unique…

Northern Landscapes Festival 2019

Fri, May 31st, 2019 - Sun, Jun 2nd, 2019

These details are for a past event. For the current event, click here! Spring is an explosion of…

Volunteer and Service Learning Weekend 2019

Fri, Apr 19th, 2019 - Sun, Apr 21st, 2019

This page is for a past event. See the current event here! Sunshine, camaraderie, projects,…

Wood Week 2019

Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 - Mon, Mar 11th, 2019

These details are for a past event. For the current event, click here! Chips, shavings and sawdust:…

Northern Fibers Retreat 2019

Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 - Sun, Feb 17th, 2019

These details are for a past event. For the current event, click here! Wool and woodstoves, friends…

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