New & Noteworthy
Winterers' Gathering is happening November 20-22! Join us for a weekend of celebration, presentations, dancing, craft, and the Arctic Film Festival. Free and open to all.
Be part of the Winterers’ Gathering fun by volunteering! Volunteering is a great way to get connected with the North House community. Sign-ups are open now! Click here to volunteer.
Olivia Hochstadt is a fiber artist and Resident Artisan in the Artisan Development Program. Coming from New England, Olivia writes about discovering new dye plants and traditions in northern Minnesota.
The 2026 Arctic Film Festival lineup is here! Join us November 20-22 for over a dozen films that share some of the incredible stories of the North.
The Great Gear and Ski Sale is happening November 21 at Winterers' Gathering! Sell gear you no longer need and find great bargains for the upcoming season. Learn more and find a gear registration form here.
Featured Events & Activities
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
November 20-22, 2026
Winter is the longest and most defining season in the North. Celebrate the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter at the Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival. This is a classic event to welcome the chilliest season!
- Arctic Film Festival
- Speaker Series
- Chili Feed, The Great Gear & Ski Sale, Contra Dance
- And much more!
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There's even more to discover in person: our store in the yellow Welcome Center is open daily from 9am-5pm.
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Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
April 23 – Armchairs and Ultramarine Blue
March 23 – Dark Pigs and House Dragons
March 06 – Inez Attemark's spinning wheel
March 04 – A Brief History of Looms: From Weaver-Controlled to Loom-Controlled