New & Noteworthy
After a long winter, May on the North Shore feels like being reborn. In this blog post, intern Teagan Weiss writes about the bounty of spring ephemerals, and approaching the halfway point of the internship.
Meet our Featured Guest Instructors at Unplugged 2026: Eiko Tanaka and Kirsi Manni! Each of them will be teaching coursework and joining in the celebrations this fall.
North House offers half, full, and full+ scholarships. Scholarship applications for September-December courses are open now through June 28, 2026. Learn more about our scholarships here!
Every traditional craft practice raises the question: why bother? With hide tanning specifically, this question takes on a different depth. Program Director Jessa Frost writes about Hide Week, and the why of traditional tanning.
The sailing season is underway! Book a sail on our schooner Hjørdis and experience Grand Marais from the water. June-July sails are open for booking now.
Featured Events & Activities
New 2026 Fall Event Courses
Registration for Fall Event Courses is Open!
It’s time to plan your fall visit to the folk school—over 20 new fall event courses are now open for registration!
Scholarship applications are open for registration as well.
Sail Lake Superior
The 2026 sailing season is underway, and booking is open for June-July sails!
Our traditionally-rigged schooner Hjørdis offers daily, 2-hour sails from late May through late September.
August-September sails will open at a later date. Subscribe to our email newsletter to hear when booking opens!
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
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
February 06 – Hej from Sweden!