Instructors
Susan Ferguson
Hovland, MN
With a penchant for living in the north including 7 years in southeast Alaska, Susan finally landed in Ely and taught there at the elementary school for 24 years. After retiring and as an avid student at North House Folk School, she built a home in the area to be closer to the school. Besides activities at North House, she enjoys hunting for agates and wild mushrooms as well as gardening, canoeing, and cross country skiing.
Current Courses Offered by Susan Ferguson
Plant Potions Lab for Budding Botanists
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
In this class students will go on lakeshore plant excursions, practice painting and drawing with…
Mon, Aug 3rd, 2026 – Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Sew, Carve, Draw, and Paint: Nature Art on the Go
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
Where’s the best place to get inspired to make art? In nature of course! Campers will create a…
Mon, Aug 3rd, 2026 – Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Snack Dispenser: Build Your Own on Spring Break
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
Spring break, snack break! The snack dispenser is a beloved woodworking project around North House.…
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026 – Wed, Mar 25th, 2026
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Young Makers Camp
This is a week-long camp for tinkerers, explorers, curious kids—MAKERS! Spend each day…
Mon, Jul 27th, 2026 – Fri, Jul 31st, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
