Programs
Family programs, craft demos, workshops, artisan residencies, and more!
North House programs offer a great way for anyone to come down and get a taste of craft. Some programs don't require pre-registration, making them convenient drop-in opportunties if you happen to be around campus!
All Programs
Drop-In Craft
January 3rd, February 7th, April 4th, and May 2nd
Drop by the Blue Building anytime between 10 am and 4 pm on the dates listed above to try your…
Dates
Sat, Jan 3rd, 2026
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026
Sat, May 2nd, 2026
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026
Sat, May 2nd, 2026
Community Pizza Bake
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
Join with friends and neighbors to share a meal baked in our wood-fired oven. We will provide pizza…
Dates
Fri, Apr 3rd, 2026
Free Concert with Steam Machine
Fri, May 1st, 2026
Open Fire Dinner on a Stick- 5:30 pm Gather around a bonfire and cook over an open fire as a…
Dates
Fri, May 1st, 2026
Student Pizza Bake
Most Fridays May-September
Most Fridays from May to October, students who are taking a class are invited to join for our weekly…
Dates
Fri, May 8th, 2026
Fri, May 15th, 2026
Fri, May 22nd, 2026
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026
Fri, Jul 10th, 2026
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026
Fri, Jul 24th, 2026
Fri, Jul 31st, 2026
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
Sat, Aug 8th, 2026
Fri, Aug 14th, 2026
Fri, Aug 21st, 2026
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026
Fri, Aug 28th, 2026
Fri, Sep 11th, 2026
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026
Fri, Oct 9th, 2026
Fri, May 15th, 2026
Fri, May 22nd, 2026
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026
Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026
Fri, Jul 10th, 2026
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026
Fri, Jul 24th, 2026
Fri, Jul 31st, 2026
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
Sat, Aug 8th, 2026
Fri, Aug 14th, 2026
Fri, Aug 21st, 2026
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026
Fri, Aug 28th, 2026
Fri, Sep 11th, 2026
Fri, Sep 18th, 2026
Fri, Oct 9th, 2026
Why We Burn Blueberries
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
Join Erik Carlson to learn about the reasoning behind managing Blueberry Habitat with prescribed fire. Erik will discuss how they manage this high-value resource with the application of research to the landscape.
This talk is a part of our First Fridays series of community programs. Come down to the harbor starting at 5:30pm, relax, visit, and enjoy dinner on a stick around the campfire, followed by the presentation at 7pm.
Photo Credit: Emma Carlson, Erik Carlson
This talk is a part of our First Fridays series of community programs. Come down to the harbor starting at 5:30pm, relax, visit, and enjoy dinner on a stick around the campfire, followed by the presentation at 7pm.
Photo Credit: Emma Carlson, Erik Carlson
Dates
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
Community Bicycle Maintenance Clinic
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026
Join the Superior Cycling Association (SCA) on the North House Campus for a drop-in bicycle maintenance clinic. Stop by the Blue Building anytime from 10 am to 4 pm, connect with folks from SCA, and get excited about the cycling season!
Spend some hands-on time tuning up your bike and assessing what it needs to keep you moving this summer.
Spend some hands-on time tuning up your bike and assessing what it needs to keep you moving this summer.
Dates
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026
Tour the North House Campus
Most Saturdays at 4pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, and hear the stories! Meet at the Yellow Building - no registration required.
Dates
Sat, Jan 3rd, 2026 - Sat, Dec 19th, 2026
Intro to Wood Fired Baking
See program page for dates
Students will be introduced to baking bread using a wood fired oven. Each student will get to bake carta di musica and focaccia while exploring the history and science of bread baking.
Children ages 7 and up are welcome, and must register along with an adult. Click below for registration information!
Children ages 7 and up are welcome, and must register along with an adult. Click below for registration information!
Dates
Thu, Jun 25th, 2026
Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026
Sat, Jul 4th, 2026
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026
Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026
Sat, Jul 4th, 2026
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026
Instructors in Residence
Weekends (Thursday-Sunday) 10am–4pm (unless otherwise noted) from late June to early September
Stop by our outdoor commons in the center of campus each week to see live traditional craft demonstrations with our talented artisan instructors. Each week a different instructor will be featured and visitors will have the opportunity to observe their hands at work as well as ask questions about the craft.
Dates
Thu, Jun 25th, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Jul 5th, 2026
Thu, Jul 9th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Jul 26th, 2026
Thu, Jul 30th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 9th, 2026
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16th, 2026
Thu, Aug 20th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
Thu, Sep 17th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
Thu, Jul 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Jul 5th, 2026
Thu, Jul 9th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026 - Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 - Sun, Jul 26th, 2026
Thu, Jul 30th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026
Thu, Aug 6th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 9th, 2026
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 16th, 2026
Thu, Aug 20th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 23rd, 2026
Thu, Aug 27th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Thu, Sep 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 13th, 2026
Thu, Sep 17th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
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