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Travels in Sweden continue! In this blog post, woodworker Lauren Newby writes about the log construction she noticed throughout the Dalarna region.

Each year, our four Resident Artisans take a trip to Sweden! In this post, Jake Fee writes about why handcraft flourished in Sweden, and the lessons that handmade toys can teach us. 

First Fridays Community Weekends continue! Join us Friday evening, February 6 for a community contra dance, followed by free drop-in printmaking with Nan Onkka on Saturday. 

Celebrate the world of fiber arts at Fiber Week 2026! Join us February 10-16 for a week full of coursework, community gatherings, demonstrations, and more. 

Spiders are a reminder of the importance of skilled, steady effort. Folklorist Mathilde Yakymets-Lind shares a Ukrainian tale about spiders, and writes about another kind of "spider:" straw and reed mobiles. 

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We're Hiring!

We're Hiring!

Join the North House Team

As we begin a new year, we’re excited to announce two new openings at North House:
  • Student Services and Administrative Coordinator (full-time)
  • Front Office & School Store Host (part-time, seasonal)

Interested? Know someone incredible? Click the button below to apply. Application deadline: Monday, March 9 at noon CT.

Fiber Week

Fiber Week

February 10-16, 2026

Celebrate the fiber arts on the shores of Lake Superior!

Join us for Fiber Week 2026, special week-long event that celebrates all manner of fiber arts, featuring coursework, speakers, demonstrations, and community gatherings.

Fiber Week courses are open for registration now! Explore knitting, weaving, natural dyes, and more. 

Wood Week

Wood Week

March 3-10, 2026

Wood Week is a thematic week that celebrates all things woodworking—from turning to carving and painting to sharpening. The Carver’s Conference on Friday, March 6 is a day full of free demonstrations, lectures, and gatherings open to the public. This year’s offerings draw from North House’s deep bench of talented regional artisans and include six brand-new courses.

Wood Week courses are open for registration now! 

School Store

Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Find books to keep you inspired, craft kits to engage your hands and mind, handcrafts made by our talented artisan instructors, and much more. 

Our physical store is open daily from 9am-5pm, or you can shop online anytime

Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here! And browse the digital edition while you wait!

Resident Artisan Blog

Read what our resident artisans have been up to!

The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region – February 03

Travels in Sweden continue! In this blog post, woodworker Lauren Newby writes about the log construction she noticed throughout the Dalarna region.

Toys, Time, Freedom, and Beauty – January 30

Each year, our four Resident Artisans take a trip to Sweden! In this post, Jake Fee writes about why handcraft flourished in Sweden, and the lessons that handmade toys can teach us.