New & Noteworthy
Members' Early Registration Day is August 26, so now is the time to beomce a member. Click here to check your membership status or become a member in time for early registration!
North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications open August 27 for January-June courses. Learn more about scholarships and apply here!
Is the waitlist worth it? If the class you want to register for is full, here's why the best thing to do is to get on the waitlist.
Dockside Sessions is a free outdoor concert series on the commons, happening Wednesday evenings in August! Brought to you by North House Folk School, the North Shore Music Association, and WTIP. Click here for dates and details!
The Craft Education Internship is a year of change. In this blog post, Anna Crabtree writes about a life in motion, and about growing in relationship with the landscape, with materials, and with each other.
Featured Events & Activities
Unplugged: On the Harbor - Under the Stars
September 25-26, 2026
Join us this fall for Unplugged 2026: the celebration of the year that celebrates the mission and sustains the future of the folk school!
With music, craft experiences, local food and drinks, and Saturday night's Birch Bark Bash, it's the best of fall on Lake Superior, wrapped into two fabulous days.
Tickets for the Birch Bark Bash—North House's signature fundraising event—are on sale now! Click here to get your tickets for this special evening under the stars.
Sail Lake Superior
The 2026 sailing season is underway, and booking is open through the close of the season on October 3!
Our traditionally-rigged schooner Hjørdis offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through late September.
September sails will open at a later date. Subscribe to our email newsletter to hear when booking opens!
Summer Programs
A visit to Grand Marais isn't complete without checking out the North House campus! We have a host of memorable and engaging programs happening throughout the summer. Whether you're looking to sail Lake Superior, try a wood-fired baking course, or see live craft in action, you can find activities for all ages at our harborside campus.
Find our full list of summer programs here and start planning your next trip to campus!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
March 06 – Inez Attemark's spinning wheel
March 04 – A Brief History of Looms: From Weaver-Controlled to Loom-Controlled
February 19 – Chairmaking, Ways of Working
February 16 – Sweden's Craft Consultants and the Value of Handcraft