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
Everything Agate: A History, a Hunt, and Felting Your Own
Instructors:
Susan Ferguson
Are you a fan of Lake Superior agates? If so, then this course is for you. Our morning will include…
Thu, Jun 17th, 2027
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Susan Ferguson
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
In this class, students will learn how to make jewelry from the smooth, round pebbles found along…
Wed, Jun 2nd, 2027 - Sat, Jun 5th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Makers Camp: Puppet Edition
Get ready for a week of creativity, imagination, and outdoor adventure! This summer camp brings…
Mon, Aug 24th, 2026 - Fri, Aug 28th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
