New & Noteworthy
Hear from Norwegian basket maker Hege Aasdal on Norwegian basket traditions, showcasing the huge diversity of materials and styles that are made throughout Norway.
Meet Riley! In their first blog post, handspinner and weaver Riley Kleve shares about their craft journey—from finger knitting as a child to starting a yarn business to joining the Artisan Development Program.
After a busy summer, fall brings an invitation to slow down, gather, and revisit some forgotten craft projects. Read on to learn how you can connect with craft this fall at North House.
Have a project that you’re itching to finish? Bring it to Community Craft Night! Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30. Free and open to all, all crafts welcome.
With fall upon us, we are excited to announce two openings on North House’s staff team: School Store Manager and Technology Manager. These full-time positions play central roles in strengthening and advancing key arenas for North House.
Featured Events & Activities
Basket Week
October 1-7
Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of traditional craft: simple tools, natural materials and skilled hands result in purposeful, beautiful items.
During Basket Week we'll have coursework during the day and free programming in the evenings. Join us for Basket Gathering Day on Friday, October 4.
This year, we're thrilled to welcome international guest instructor Steen Madsen back to North House. Steen is a remarkable basketmaker from Ringstead, Denmark who has been weaving with willow since 1979.
Family Weekend
October 18-19, 2024
S’mores, apple pressing, a contra dance…Family Weekend brings classic fall fun for all ages. We'll have courses during the day (some just for kids, some for kids and their adults) as well as free evening activities for all.
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 first week of October. 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.
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Resident Artisan Blog
Read what our resident artisans have been up to!
July 24 – Imperfections: What Museum Pieces Have Taught Me About Letting Go
July 10 – Boreal Ornament V: First Solo Exhibit at Vesterheim
June 21 – Rosemaled Range Hood
May 21 – Crafting Through The Seasons