New & Noteworthy
Color is a central part of Cooper Ternes's craft. In this blog post, Cooper writes about being inspired by color in Scandinavia, including the surprising hue he searched for throughout his trip.
Sometimes, treasures are found in the most surprising places. In this blog post, Riley Kleve writes about traveling through Sweden, and the unexpected textiles and tools they found along the way.
The Resident Artisans are in Sweden! In this blog post, Gabe Strand writes about his travels through southern Sweden, including making bentwood boxes at Helena Åberg's workshop.
First Fridays community gatherings continue through the spring. On Friday, April 4, join us for dinner on a stick and Greenland: Where Ice is Born, a talk by explorer Lonnie Dupre.
North House is about building community, and this April we’re hosting a series of evening courses for local folks to sample some favorite crafts!
Featured Events & Activities
Northern Landscapes Festival
Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.
This year, we're pleased to welcome special guest Ferin David Anderson to discuss her book Wildfire: the Culture, Science, and Future of Fire.
Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!
2025 Summer/Fall Course Catalog
July-December courses are open for registration!
Our Summer/Fall 2025 course catalog is here! With over 170 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next trip to the folk school!
July—December 2025 courses are now open for registration.
Find upcoming course and registration info here, or click the button below to explore the digital catalog!
2025 Youth Summer Camps
Weeks of August 4, 11, and 25
Learn new skills and make new friends at North House's Youth Summer Camps! Explore crafts like boatbuilding, felting, woodworking, and more.
Camp registration is open now. Click here to find a full list of 2025 camps.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan
January 17 – Open Secrets, Tools for Basket Making
January 13 – Good Yarn, Bad Yarn
December 04 – Make Haste, But Slowly: Applying “Slow Productivity” to Professional Craft Work