New & Noteworthy
The finish line is in sight! Join Director Greg Wright for an exciting update on the Welcome Center. Learn when you can see the new building and how you can help shape the future of North House.
Is craftsmanship about the pursuit of perfection? After a transformative visit to see some historic garments, Caroline Feyling writes about embracing the beauty of imperfection in handcraft.
We have openings for extended Work Study sessions this fall and winter. Immerse yourself in campus life, earn course tuition credit, and take a class! Lodging provided. Learn more and apply here.
On July 27, North House is welcoming four internationally acclaimed craft artisans from India. Read on to learn more about the delegation's visit, including when you can meet them and see their work.
Tara Austin has her first solo show at Vesterheim! In this blog post she writes about Boreal Ornament V, her exhibit that's on display now through September 22, 2024.
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
New 2025 Courses Coming Soon!
Request Your Catalog
New courses for 2025 will open for registration on August 29, which means now is the perfect time to sign up to receive your course catalog! Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up before July 31 to make sure your copy arrives ahead of registration, and keep your highlighter handy for making plans in the coming year!
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!
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.
October—December 2024 Courses Are Now Open!
Plan Your Fall Trip to the Folk School
All 2024 courses are now open for registration, including courses during Family Weekend in October and Winterers' Gathering in November! Visit our Courses Overview page to find a full list of new courses.
You can also check out our Work Study program and apply for an extended Work Study session.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
May 21 – Crafting Through The Seasons
May 10 – Dahlias and 7th Octdala
April 24 – Gamps: An Important Part of “Yarn Math”
April 17 – The Language of Rosemaling