New & Noteworthy
Languages contain distinct dialects that reveal clues about a speaker's home. Rosemaling can be seen as a visual language with many dialects. In this blog post, Tara Austin ponders the language of rosemaling and its future evolution.
We're excited to welcome Dr. Cynthia Lane, botanist and ecologist, at this year's Northern Landscapes Festival! Join her for a botany intensive perfect for naturalists, ecologists, herbalists, and foragers.
As spring emerges on campus, work continues on the new Welcome Center. Join Director Greg Wright for a peek at the progress and learn more about the classes that will take place here and when you can take a tour of the new building.
David Abeel is a woodworking instructor from Traverse City, MI, who will be teaching several furniture-making courses this summer. In this post, David shows us the inspiration that springs from working with natural wood and its unique shapes.
In her most recent blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about her travels through Sweden, including her surprising discovery at a craft-focused antique shop.
Featured Events & Activities
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. Celebrate the best of summer on Lake Superior at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival!
This year's event will bring community gatherings, traditional craft experiences, and activities for folks of all ages. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at North House Folk School!
Northern Landscapes Festival
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.
This year's course highlights include:
- Discovering the Language of Birds
- A North Shore nature photography workshop
- A hands-on botany intensive with Dr. Cynthia Lane
Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!
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!
March 28 – “Modern” Design in Antique Textiles
March 28 – Visiting Sweden's Dala Horse Factories
March 26 – Discovering Old Wooden Objects in Sweden
March 21 – Hej Hej from Sätergläntan