North House Folk School - Traditional Northern Craft Courses, Classes and Workshops

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North House's programs take place year-round exploring themes from timber framing to basketry, boat building to fiber arts, woodcarving to northern ecology. We welcome your questions and inquiries anytime!

Currently Scheduled

Aniishiinaabe-Style Moccasin and Bead Embroidery

Aniishiinaabe-Style Moccasin and Bead Embroidery (3 days)
Marcie McIntire

Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series

Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series (1 day)
Jo Wood

Expedition Footwear: Making Moosehide & Canvas Mukluks

Expedition Footwear: Making Moosehide & Canvas Mukluks (2 1/2 days)
Jo Wood

Felting For Your Feet

Felting For Your Feet (2 days)
Patty Doherty

Found Beach Stone Keepsake Pendant

Found Beach Stone Keepsake Pendant (2 days)
Michael Seiler

Freya's Fantasy Filigree

Freya's Fantasy Filigree (3 days)
Liz Bucheit

Knitting Socks: The Essential Craft

Knitting Socks: The Essential Craft (1 day)
Kate Hartman, Allen Holzhueter

Luffarslöjd: Wire Jewelry

Luffarslöjd: Wire Jewelry (1 day)
Kurt Mead, Betsey Mead

Nature's Insulator: Sew Your Own Wool Blanket Shirt

Nature's Insulator: Sew Your Own Wool Blanket Shirt (1 1/2 days)
Carol Colburn

North Shore Pebble Jewelry

North Shore Pebble Jewelry (3 days)
Barbara Joiner

Nålbinding Mittens

Nålbinding Mittens (3 days)
Larry Schmitt

Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps - The Scandinavian Textile Craft

Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps - The Scandinavian Textile Craft (5 days)
Larry Schmitt

Saami Friendship Bracelet

Saami Friendship Bracelet (1 day)
Liz Bucheit

Saami Friendship Bracelet Continuation

Saami Friendship Bracelet Continuation (1 day)
Liz Bucheit

Sew Your Own: Scandinavian Work Shirts

Sew Your Own: Scandinavian Work Shirts (2 days)
Carol Colburn

Shoemaking: 10th Century Scandinavian Turn Shoe

Shoemaking: 10th Century Scandinavian Turn Shoe (4 days)
Jason Hovatter

Viking "Knit" Chain Bracelet (1 day)
Liz Bucheit

Not Currently Scheduled / Past Offerings

Anorak: Sew Your Own Traditional Outer Garment

Anorak: Sew Your Own Traditional Outer Garment (2 1/2 days)
Cindy Muus

Armor for the Artisan: The Leather Work Apron (1 day)
Kevin Kinney

Cold Connections: Cobblestone Beach Necklace/Bracelet

Cold Connections: Cobblestone Beach Necklace/Bracelet (3 days)
Molly Sharp

Cover Your Assets: Crafting Leather Sheaths, Pouches, & Tool Cove (1 day)
Kevin Kinney

Crown, Pipe, and Dram: The Scottish Sporran

Crown, Pipe, and Dram: The Scottish Sporran (1 day)
Kevin Kinney

Etched Metal Jewelry Patterns, Textures

Etched Metal Jewelry Patterns, Textures (3 days)
Molly Sharp

Footwear For the Camp: Moccasin Making

Footwear For the Camp: Moccasin Making (2 days)
Jim Dahn

Knit Your Own Stocking Cap

Knit Your Own Stocking Cap (1/2 day)
Allen Holzhueter

Mittens: The Perfect Complement

Mittens: The Perfect Complement (1/2 day)
Allen Holzhueter

Nålbinding Hats

Nålbinding Hats (3 days)
Larry Schmitt

Nålbinding: The Scandinavian Textile Craft (5 days)
Larry Schmitt

Pierced Celtic Knot Pendant

Pierced Celtic Knot Pendant (1 day)
Liz Bucheit

Sailor's Ditty Bag: Sewing a Sailcloth Bag

Sailor's Ditty Bag: Sewing a Sailcloth Bag (1 1/2 days)
Ted Gephart

Sewing the Saami-Inspired Tuomisalo Hat

Sewing the Saami-Inspired Tuomisalo Hat (3 days)
Elma Strom Tuomisalo

Silver Celtic Vessel

Silver Celtic Vessel (2 days)
Michael Seiler

The Fisherman's Sweater: Introduction to Knitting Cables

The Fisherman's Sweater: Introduction to Knitting Cables (1 day)
Kate Hartman, Allen Holzhueter

Thor's Velvet Hammer: An Introduction to Anticlastic Raising

Thor's Velvet Hammer: An Introduction to Anticlastic Raising (2 days)
Michael Seiler

Traditional Hide Tanning: Brain Tanning (4 days)
Doug "Digger" Crist

True North Mittens: Sew Your Own Pair

True North Mittens: Sew Your Own Pair (1 day)
Kevin Kinney

Utilitarian Felting: Woolen Clothing (2 days)
Doug "Digger" Crist

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