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Build with Purpose

Posted January 15, 2025

North House is excited to launch the Build with Purpose program, which aims to put student-built timber frames in communities across the region. Learn more about Build with Purpose here. 

Good Yarn, Bad Yarn

Posted January 13, 2025
by Riley Kleve

Good yarn, bad yarn: in this blog post, Riley Kleve dives into their stash of novelty yarns and writes about the many surprising uses they've found for "bad" yarn. 

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Masonry Heater Building

Posted January 7, 2025

Learn to build a masonry heater! This winter, join Eric Moshier of Solid Rock Masonry as you construct a classic, Finnish-style masonry heater.  Click here to learn more and register.

Community Craft Night

Posted January 2, 2025

Community Craft Nights are back for the winter! Bring a craft you've been working on and join our Resident Artisans on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30.

Year in Reflection: Photo Highlights from 2024

Posted December 31, 2024

From courses to kids' camps to opening the new Welcome Center, 2024 was a year to remember. Thank you to all of you who were part of this year at North House!

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Game Night at North House

Posted December 30, 2024

First Fridays kick off on January 3! Join us for dinner on a stick and a game night starting at 5:30pm. Bring a game you love and something to roast over the fire!

Fiber Week 2025

Posted December 16, 2024

Celebrate the world of fiber arts at Fiber Week! Join us February 11-17, 2025 for a week full of coursework, community gatherings, demonstrations, and more. 

Make Haste, But Slowly: Applying “Slow Productivity” to Professional Craft Work

Posted December 4, 2024
by Gabe Strand

Make haste, but slowly: in a fast-paced world, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about the power of slow productivity, from making room for creativity to choosing quality over performative production. 

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Give the Gift of Craft: Get Free Shipping on December 5!

Posted November 26, 2024

Happy holidays from North House! On December 5, get free shipping through our online store for all orders $75 and up. Find unique handmade items, books, tools, stocking stuffers, and more.

The Extraordinarily Difficult Task of Effortless Teaching

Posted November 26, 2024
by Ty Sheaffer

Equipping craftspeople to be teachers is a core part of the Artisan Development Program. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer writes about the extraordinarily difficult task of effortless teaching. 

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