Instructors
Susan Ferguson
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
Folk Tales at the Folk School: Exploring Puppetry
Gather round, we have a story to share and create! Learn to bring your favorite stories to life…
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Have you ever collected perfectly smooth, round pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior or other…
Thu, May 8th, 2025 – Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Young Makers Camp
This is a week-long camp for tinkerers, explorers, curious kids—MAKERS! Spend each day…
Mon, Aug 25th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 29th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Past Courses Offered by Susan Ferguson
Let's Create: Beginning Woodworking on Tuesdays
