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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.

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A Midsommar Feast

Instructors: Anna Sharratt
Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sharratt
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A Season to Turn, Turn, Turn

Instructors: Cooper Ternes
To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And that season is gift…
Tue, Nov 4th, 2025  –  Wed, Nov 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes

A Stitch in Time - Embroidered Sampler

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein
Embroidery is a timeless craft with a history that reaches back centuries, and embroidered samplers…
Wed, Feb 11th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein
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Adirondack Chair Building

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Advanced Needle Felting and Bead Embroidery

Instructors: Jo Wood
This advanced course is open to those who have taken Jo’s bead and felt class and to students…
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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All Ground Up: Sausage Making

Instructors: Jay DeCoux
Make your own sausage, flavored the way you like it, using your favorite meats. As a class, students…
Sat, Feb 21st, 2026  –  Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
Sat, Apr 18th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
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All Things Cardamom

Instructors: Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden…
Mon, Dec 1st, 2025  –  Tue, Dec 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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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, Sep 4th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Artisan Breads Immersion

Instructors: Rob Caruson, Amy James, Caleb Mattison
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Tue, Oct 28th, 2025  –  Thu, Oct 30th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
Tue, Jan 20th, 2026  –  Thu, Jan 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Caleb Mattison
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Artisan Copper Pendants for Families

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into this special North House family jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant.…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-Noon
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch
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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Instructors: Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Nov 12th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026  –  Mon, May 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Baltic Cooking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…
Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
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Bark Tan Your Hide

Instructors: Matt Richards
Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…
Wed, May 13th, 2026  –  Sat, May 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Richards
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Basic Timber Framing

Instructors: Andrew Albertson, Carter Gjevre, Mike Loeffler
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025  –  Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Andrew Albertson, Carter Gjevre
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026  –  Tue, Apr 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Mike Loeffler, Andrew Albertson
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Beaded Leather Bag

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Learn basic leather sewing and beadwork by making a drawstring shoulder bag. This three-day…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire