New & Noteworthy
On June 1, join Ferin Davis Anderson and Hope Flanagan for Healing Fire Leading to Cultural Revitalization: a course that explores our relationship to fire and how we must find balance.
Handplanes are an essential tool for the woodworker, and they're something that anyone can build. Gabe Strand writes about making handplanes with Björn Svantesson in Sweden.
The Boats to Tools Auction returns Saturday, June 21! Donate your gently used craft tools, materials, and outdoor gear to support North House's mission and programs. Find the Auction Donation Form and full details here.
Spring is an explosion of life in the north! Deepen your connection to the outdoors and learn more about the natural world around us at this year's Northern Landscapes Festival, May 30-June 1.
First Fridays community events continue through May! Join us for a pizza bake potluck on Friday, May 2 at 5:30pm. Free and open to all. We hope to see you there!
Featured Events & Activities
Sail Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through early October.
May and June sails are now open for booking! Click the button below to book your sail or find more information here.
July-October sails will be announced through our email newsletter at a later date.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Northern Landscapes Festival
Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.
This year, we're pleased to welcome special guest Ferin David Anderson to discuss her book Wildfire: the Culture, Science, and Future of Fire.
Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 20-21, 2025
Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. Celebrate the best of summer on Lake Superior at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival!
This year's event will bring community gatherings, traditional craft experiences, and activities for folks of all ages. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at North House Folk School!
2025 Summer/Fall Courses
July-December courses are open for registration!
Our Summer/Fall 2025 course catalog is here! With over 170 new traditional craft courses, it's time to start planning your next trip to the folk school!
July—December 2025 courses are now open for registration. Click the button below to find your next class.
2025 Youth Summer Camps
Weeks of August 4, 11, and 25
Learn new skills and make new friends at North House's Youth Summer Camps! Explore crafts like boatbuilding, felting, woodworking, and more.
Camp registration is open now. Click here to find a full list of 2025 camps.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
March 26 – Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
March 25 – Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan
January 17 – Open Secrets, Tools for Basket Making