New & Noteworthy
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.
Meet Gabe, one of our new Resident Artisans in the Artisan Development Program! In his first post, Gabe writes about teaching a chairmaking class at North House, and the cooperative support in folk school learning.
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.
Featured Events & Activities
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.
Join the North House Team!
Seeking a School Store Manager and a Technology Manager
We're excited to announce two full-time openings on the North House team—our search for a School Store Manager and a Technology Manager is underway! Both of these positions offer a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team while living in Grand Marais, an iconic northern community with a strong arts and wilderness character.
Learn more and request an application packet here.
Application deadline: Monday, November 11 at noon CST.
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
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.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
August 29 – Road Trip Reflections
August 08 – Sounds of Summer
July 24 – Imperfections: What Museum Pieces Have Taught Me About Letting Go
July 10 – Boreal Ornament V: First Solo Exhibit at Vesterheim