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Archived Shelter Courses

Currently Scheduled Shelter 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.

Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich

Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…

Session Information

Wed, Sep 24th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Randy Schnobrich

Build Your Own Yurt

Instructors: Ian Andrus

Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…

Session Information

Tue, Dec 9th, 2025 – Fri, Dec 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Ian Andrus

Session Information

Mon, Dec 15th, 2025 – Thu, Dec 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day.

Instructor: Ian Andrus

Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames

Instructors: Andrew Albertson

Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…

Session Information

Fri, Sep 5th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Andrew Albertson