New & Noteworthy
Our summer/fall catalog comes out in mid-February, with registration on February 26! Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here by January 27 to get the new catalog delivered to your mailbox.
Was there such a thing as stretchy fabric before synthetic materials? There was! Sprang is an ancient technique for creating elastic cloth. In this blog post, Sharon Wichman writes about this once-forgotten fiber art.
Rosemaling began in Norway as a way to decorate the home and bring elements of the outdoors in. Like dialects of a language, each style of rosemaling tells a story. Click here to discover courses in this fascinating craft.
In the last few months, Resident Artisan Jake Fee has made a treasure trove of games. From Spellicans to spinning tops, read Jake's new blog post to discover these games for yourself!
Craft is a way to connect to traditions that have been passed on for generations. In this blog post, Josie Cooke writes about recreating a historic garment known as the “bog shirt.”
Featured Events & Activities
Summer & Fall Courses Are Coming Soon!
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It's time to start dreaming about your next visit to North House!
Courses for July-December 2026 will open for registration on February 26, 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 by January 27 to make sure your copy arrives in your mailbox ahead of Registration Day!
Fiber Week
February 10-16, 2026
Celebrate the fiber arts on the shores of Lake Superior!
Join us for Fiber Week 2026, special week-long event that celebrates all manner of fiber arts, featuring coursework, speakers, demonstrations, and community gatherings.
Fiber Week courses are open for registration now! Explore knitting, weaving, natural dyes, and more.
Build With Purpose
Timber Frames for Nonprofits
Each year, North House students build 2-3 timber frame structures, and the Build With Purpose program puts these student-built timber frames in communities across the region. Nonprofit organizations can apply to purchase a frame at a fixed, reduced rate. Picnic shelters, outdoor classrooms, and storage sheds are just some examples of what these frames can become!
Applications for 2026 projects are open now. Click the link to learn more and apply.
Wood Week
March 3-10, 2026
Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving and painting to sharpening. The Carver’s Conference on Friday, March 6 is a day full of free demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings open to the public. This year’s offerings draw from North House’s deep bench of talented regional artisans and include six brand-new courses.
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 13 – Meet Lauren Newby
October 23 – Meet Josie Cooke
October 16 – Binding and Unbinding the Enemy
October 14 – Meet Jake Fee