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Jay DeCoux

Grand Marais, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Jay DeCoux

Although Jay is a native of southern Minnesota, he has made Grand Marais his home over the past several years. As a former North House Intern and wilderness guide, Jay brings a mixed bag of skills and stories to the classroom. 


Current Courses Offered by Jay DeCoux

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
Instructor: Jay DeCoux

Meat Preservation: The Basics and Beyond

Instructors: Jay DeCoux Eric Edgin
In this class, students will revisit time-honored skills that have fallen out of daily use and learn…
Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Jay DeCoux, Eric Edgin

The Butcher and the Baker: Meat Pastries and Pies

Instructors: Jay DeCoux Kirsten Wisniewski
Have you ever wanted the crunch of a delectable pastry with a savory bite of a meaty filling? If so,…
Sat, May 8th, 2027 - Sun, May 9th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Jay DeCoux, Kirsten Wisniewski

Past Courses Offered by Jay DeCoux

All Ground Up: Sausage Making

Charcuterie Beyond the Basics: Traditional & Modern Methods of Meat Preservation

Meat Preservation: The Basics and Beyond

Sausages for the Summer Grill

Smoking Sausage

The Butcher and the Baker: Meat Pastries and Pies

Up in Smoke: Meats, Sausages, and More