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After a busy summer, fall brings an invitation to slow down, gather, and revisit some forgotten craft projects. Read on to learn how you can connect with craft this fall at North House. 

Registration is open for December's Build Your Own Yurt classes! In this four-day course you'll work with an experienced builder and leave campus with a simple, comfortable living space.

Our new Welcome Center is already making an impact. Join Director Greg Wright for his latest video update, including the Framing the Future finish line and when you can explore the new spaces. 

We're offering limited-release t-shirts as a fundraiser for artisans affected by Hurricane Helene. 100% of proceeds will go to CERF+, providing disaster relief for craft artists. Learn more and pre-order your t-shirt here

Basketmaking starts in the forest.  In their introductory blog post, Resident Artisan Ty Sheaffer writes about the slow and intentional process of weaving a basket from natural materials. 

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Featured Events & Activities

Family Weekend

Family Weekend

October 18-19, 2024

S’mores, apple pressing, a contra dance…Family Weekend brings classic fall fun for all ages. We'll have courses during the day (some just for kids, some for kids and their adults) as well as free evening activities for all. 

Find all Family Weekend details here

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival

November 22-24, 2024

Winter is the longest and most defining season in the North. Celebrate the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter at the Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear sale, film festival, and more, this is a classic event to welcome the chilliest season. 

  • Arctic Film Festival
  • On-campus courses
  • Chili Feed, The Great Gear & Ski Sale, Contra Dance
  • Featured Speaker Niilá Omma
Framing the Future

Framing the Future

The Campaign for North House

Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Creating a new front door that welcomes the world to North House, strengthening our core operations, enhancing campus access—this campaign is the critical next step of programmatic and campus evolution. 

Construction on the new building has started! Follow along with the progress through our blog and video updates here

School Store

Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Find books to keep you inspired, craft kits to engage your hands and mind, handcrafts made by our talented artisan instructors, and much more.

Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here! And browse the digital edition while you wait!

Resident Artisan Blog

Read what our resident artisans have been up to!

Meet Ty Sheaffer – October 08

Basketmaking starts in the forest.  In their introductory blog post, Resident Artisan Ty Sheaffer writes about the slow and intentional process of weaving a basket from natural materials. 

Meet Riley Kleve – October 03

Meet Riley! In their first blog post, handspinner and weaver Riley Kleve shares about their craft journey—from finger knitting as a child to starting a yarn business to joining the Artisan Development Program.