New & Noteworthy
We're hiring a Technology Manager and a Classroom Coordinator & School Store Host! Both of these are full-time, year-round positions. Learn more and apply here.
Summer youth camps are open for registration! Spend a week at our lakeside campus exploring new skills and making new friends! Learn more and find all camps here.
The tools we use bear our stories. In this blog post, Mathilde Yakymets-Lind writes about a well-loved spinning wheel they saw in Sweden and shares the story of Inez Attemark and her relationship with this wheel.
Loom technology has changed drastically over time, from completely hand-operated to modern and mechanized. In this blog post, Josie Cooke wonders: which weaving tools make the most sense for her craft?
North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program! This program nurtures the next generation of traditional craft artisans. Learn more and apply here.
Featured Events & Activities
2026 Summer/Fall Courses
July-December courses are open for registration!
Our Summer/Fall 2026 course catalog is here! With over 200 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next trip to the folk school!
Check out the digital catalog here.
July—December 2026 courses open for registration on February 26 (or February 25 for members). Click the button below to find your next class!
Accepting Applications for Resident Artisans
North House is now accepting applications for the Artisan Development Program! This program nurtures the growth of the next generation of traditional craft artisans, offering professional development, teaching experience, studio space, and more.
Applications are due March 30, 2026 at noon CT. Learn more and apply.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
February 16 – Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft
February 06 – Hej from Sweden!
February 05 – The delight is in the details
February 03 – The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region