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Jake Fee

Mankato, MN
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Jake became a North House Intern in 2020 and received a Master's in Experiential Education the same year. A former camp counselor and trail guide, Jake is passionate about wilderness experience and crafts rooted in the landscape.

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Current Courses Offered by Jake Fee

Sewing a Viking Age Woolen Hood

Instructors: Jake Fee
Warm, weather-hardy, comfortable hoods were commonplace in the Viking Age, the Medieval Period, and…
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Jake Fee

Puzzles in Wood and String

Instructors: Jake Fee
Winter in the North is long. Chase away any winter blahs with the perfect fireside occupation:…
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

Kolrosing Nordic Runes

Instructors: Liesl Chatman Jake Fee
The Elder Futhark is the Old Norse runic alphabet. These ancient symbols can be used for spiritual…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Liesl Chatman, Jake Fee

Juggle Braiding

Instructors: Jake Fee
When folks of all ages see a juggle braiding set for the first time, they immediately ask two…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sat, May 22nd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jake Fee

Carving the Mörksuggan

Instructors: Jake Fee
The Mörksuggan, a creature from Swedish folklore, is a house-protecting spirit that anyone can…
Fri, Jun 18th, 2027
9am-5pm
Instructor: Jake Fee

Past Courses Offered by Jake Fee

Handmade Games Summer Camp

Kids Only: Nine Man’s Morris: Stitch, Carve, Stamp

Kids Only: Pocket-Sized Sewing Kits

Making Moving Toys

Old World Games: Wood - Leather - Stone

Throw, Kick, Whack: Handmade Games and Toys

Viking Chess: Crafting the King's Board