New & Noteworthy
It's time to plan your next visit to North House: courses for winter and spring of 2026 are now live on our website! Registration opens August 28 (or August 27 for members).
Is the waitlist worth it? If the class you want to register for is full, here's why the best thing to do is to get on the waitlist.
We’re excited to announce an opening on staff for Finance and Administrative Manager!
Members' Early Registration Day is August 27, so now is the time to check your North House membership status. Click here to check your membership status or become a member in time for early registration!
Registration Day is coming up soon for 2026 courses. Registration opens on August 27 for North House Members, and August 28 for all. Click here to find everything you need to know ahead of Registration Day!
Featured Events & Activities
Winter/Spring 2026 Courses Are Here!
Registration Opens August 28 (or August 27 for Members)
Courses for January-June 2026 are now live on our website, and our new digital catalog has arrived! With over 170 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next visit to the folk school.
January—June 2026 courses open for registration at the end of August.
Click here to explore our 2026 course calendar, or click the button below to view all courses.
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through early October.
August—September sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
October sails will be announced through our email newsletter at a later date.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Unplugged: On the Harbor - Under the Stars
September 19-20, 2025
Join us this fall for Unplugged 2025: a reimagined gathering that celebrates the mission and sustains the future of the folk school.
With music, craft experiences, local food and drinks, and Saturday night's Birch Bark Bash, it's the best of fall on Lake Superior, wrapped into two fabulous days.
Tickets for the Birch Bark Bash—North House's signature fundraising event—are on sale now! Click here to get your tickets for this special evening under the stars.
Summer Programs
A visit to Grand Marais isn't complete without checking out the North House campus! We have a host of memorable and engaging programs happening throughout the summer. Whether you're looking to sail Lake Superior, try a wood-fired baking course, or see live craft in action, you can find activities for all ages at our harborside campus.
Find our full list of summer programs here and start planning your next trip to campus!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
April 01 – Hello from Norway
March 26 – Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
March 25 – Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan