New & Noteworthy
It's difficult to make a truly unique basket. Basket making tools, however? That's another story. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer shows us the many tools they use in their basket making practice.
Join the team! We're hiring a full-time Registrar & Administrative Coordinator. Click here to learn more and download a full application.
North House is excited to launch the Build with Purpose program, which aims to put student-built timber frames in communities across the region. Learn more about Build with Purpose here.
Good yarn, bad yarn: in this blog post, Riley Kleve dives into their stash of novelty yarns and writes about the many surprising uses they've found for "bad" yarn.
Learn to build a masonry heater! This winter, join Eric Moshier of Solid Rock Masonry as you construct a classic, Finnish-style masonry heater. Click here to learn more and register.
Featured Events & Activities
Summer and Fall Courses Are Coming Soon!
Request Your Course Catalog Now
It's time to start dreaming about your summer visit to North House!
North House publishes two course catalogs each year, ahead of each Registration Day. Summer and fall 2025 courses will open for registration on February 27, which means that now is the time to request your course catalog.
Not on our mailing list yet? Moved in the last year? Sign up before January 28 to make sure your copy arrives in your mailbox ahead of registration.
Fiber Week
February 11-17, 2025
Celebrate the fiber arts on the shores of Lake Superior!
Join us for Fiber Week 2025, special week-long event that celebrates all manner of fiber arts, featuring coursework, speakers, demonstrations, and community gatherings.
This year’s Featured Guest Instructor is Emma Ewadotter from Umeå, Sweden, a talented textile artist and crafter who focuses on maximized decor and strong colors.
Fiber Week courses are open for registration now.
Wood Week
March 11-17, 2025
Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week is just around the corner and will be log-jam-packed with everything the woodworker’s heart desires. We're thrilled to welcome Lara Domeneghetti as this year's featured international instructor. Lara is a renowned Italian woodcarver specializing in medieval Scandinavian art.
Wood Week courses are open for registration now!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
November 14 – Some Good Things
October 22 – So, What’s Your Story, Then?
October 15 – Meet Gabe Strand
October 08 – Meet Ty Sheaffer