Instructors
Josie Cooke
Grand Rapids, MI
Josie is a weaver, focused on creating locally sourced, ecologically friendly, ethically produced textiles. She enjoys creating everything from finely woven dinner napkins to chunky wool rugs. She believes traditional crafts provide a connection to the feeling of a life well lived, and teaches regularly to share this joy with others. She is a member of the Duluth Fiber Guild, the Three Rivers Fibershed, and is a current Resident Artisan at North House Folk School.
Current Courses Offered by Josie Cooke
Card Weaving: Beginner & Intermediate
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Dating back to the early Iron Age, card-woven bands were used for several purposes: to create the…
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 – Thu, Oct 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
Craft Exploration Camp for Adults
If there is one thing that all North House students have in common, it is curiosity: how is…
Tue, Aug 11th, 2026 – Sat, Aug 15th, 2026
9am-3pm each day
9am-3pm each day
Ways of Weaving: Inkle, Rigid Heddle, Table, and Floor Looms
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
There are so many ways to weave. Perhaps you've heard of a floor loom or a table loom. But what…
Weaving Introduction: Fine to Thick Yarn Exploration
Instructors:
Josie Cooke
Do you remember the thrill of learning to ride a bike? The sense of independence, freedom, the joy…
Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
Day 1: 2pm-6pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 2pm-6pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Josie Cooke
