Courses
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
A Midsommar Feast
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Fri, Jun 11th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor:
Anna Lindall
A New Edge, A New Day: A Sharpening Tutorial
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
Whether it’s garden shears, kitchen knives, or straight razors, all blades need a sharp edge…
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Sat, Mar 27th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 28th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
A Stitch in Time: Embroidered Sampler
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
Embroidery is a timeless craft with a history that reaches back centuries, and embroidered samplers…
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Fri, Feb 5th, 2027 - Sat, Feb 6th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein
Adirondack Chair Building
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Wed, Jan 27th, 2027 - Fri, Jan 29th, 2027
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 1st, 2027
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
All Ground Up: Sausage Making
Instructors:
Jay DeCoux
Students will make and take home a selection of sausage of their choosing from a list of about ten…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 14th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jay DeCoux
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026 - Sun, Dec 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Après-ski
Instructors:
Scott Graden
After a day filled with calorie-burning ski runs, little is more satisfying than coming in from the…
Mon, Jan 25th, 2027 - Tue, Jan 26th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Artisan Breads Immersion
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
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Tue, Jan 12th, 2027 - Thu, Jan 14th, 20279am-5pm each day
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Fri, Jan 15th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 17th, 20279am-5pm each day
Asparagus
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Spring is peak asparagus time, and if you know the tricks, it can be a most versatile and tasty…
Mon, May 17th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
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Wed, Jan 20th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 24th, 20279am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Baking Baltic Black Rye Breads
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
The taste of rye is the taste of the Baltics, where bread is considered almost sacred. Heavy loaves…
Baking for a Swedish Christmas
Instructors:
Erin Swenson-Klatt
Settle into North House Folk School's teaching kitchen for a cozy day of baking. By the end…
Basic Timber Framing
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
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Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 20279am-5pm each day
Bead Weaving from Western Ukraine
In Western Ukraine, crafting is a tradition that’s been key to making life more beautiful and…
Sat, Feb 13th, 2027 - Mon, Feb 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Beekeeping Basics
Instructors:
Mark Ditmanson
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Sat, May 29th, 2027
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Mark Ditmanson