New & Noteworthy
From unique North Shore experiences to one-of-a-kind instructor craft, don't miss this year's Points North Auction. Bidding is open now through September 21!
The Welcome Center is opening soon! Join Director Greg Wright for his latest video update on the build, and join us September 19 from 5-7pm for the grand opening and community open house.
We're now accepting applications for our 2025 Craft Education Internship! Spend 10 months immersed in community, craft, and life at North House. Learn more and request your application here.
Sail Lake Superior! Take a trip on our traditionally-rigged schooner and experience Grand Marais from the water. Sails through the end of September are open for booking—learn more and book your sail here.
Scholarship applications are open now! North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for January-June 2025 courses are open now through September 29.
Featured Events & Activities
Join us for Unplugged 2024, September 19-21
The annual celebration of music, craft, and community that you won't want to miss
Two unforgettable nights of music on Thursday and Friday evenings, along with a free family concert Saturday morning! Celebrate the dedication at the new Welcome Center at the Birch Bark Bash on Saturday evening with a delicious meal by Chef Scott Graden of the New Scenic Café! Don't miss this year's Points North Auction or the Folk Artisan Marketplace and Speaker Series which are open to all. Tickets are on sale now
Points North Auction
Bidding Open September 13–21
From unique North Shore experiences to one-of-a-kind instructor craft, place your bids and support North House’s mission! Bid early and bid often!
The Points North Auction will open for bidding at 9am Friday, Sept. 13th, and bidding will close Saturday, Sept. 21st at 10pm. Auction items will be available for pick up starting at 10am, Sunday Sept. 22nd.
It's all part of our unforgettable Unplugged Weekend.
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Sail on the schooner Hjørdis! Fall is an excellent time to experience Grand Marais from the water. Our traditionally-rigged schooner offers daily sails through the end of September. Click the button below to learn more and book your sail.
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Framing the Future
The Campaign for North House
Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Creating a new front door that welcomes the world to North House, strengthening our core operations, enhancing campus access—this campaign is the critical next step of programmatic and campus evolution.
Construction on the new building has started! Follow along with the progress through our blog and video updates here.
January—June 2025 Courses Are Now Open!
Plan Your 2025 Trip to the Folk School
January-June 2025 courses are now open for registration, including courses during Fiber Week, Wood Week, and the Northern Landscapes Festival! There are a few ways to find your next course:
- Find a full list of upcoming courses here
- Visit our course calendar to search by date
- Browse our digital catalog
Scholarship applications are also open now through September 29. Learn more about our scholarship program and apply here.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
July 10 – Boreal Ornament V: First Solo Exhibit at Vesterheim
June 21 – Rosemaled Range Hood
May 21 – Crafting Through The Seasons
May 10 – Dahlias and 7th Octdala