Instructors in the News
News and articles by and about North House's valued instructors from all around the web: Ian on foraging, about Candace the cordwainer, Jim on phenology, Bruce carving figures, and Josh on building a herring skiff.
2022 Summer Events and Activities Guide
As summer takes shape North House has a new Events and Activities Guide detailing all the ways to get involved in the coming months. Get the scoop and save the date for everything that catches your interest.
Christine & Emily's ADP Finale Show
Two amazing Resident Artisans are wrapping up their time in the Artisan Development Program. It’s time to celebrate them and all of their work! The Cohort IV finale show runs June 29-July 7 (9am-5pm). All are welcome at the opening reception June 28 at 6:30pm.
An Alternative to Consumption
In her latest post, Resident Artisan Laura Brown looks at the beauty and necessity of using secondhand and salvaged material in her work.
Wooden Boat Show 2022
Wooden Boat Show
June 17 - 19
Join us as we welcome the summer season in the best way possible: talking boats, celebrating community, and hanging out on the shores of Lake Superior. Browse the printable event handout or read more on the full "WBS" event page. See you soon!
Crafting on the Commons - WBS '22
Crafting on the Commons Friday, June 17, Noon-5pm & Saturday, June 18, 10am-4pm.
Skilled traditional crafters demonstrating everything from rope making to blacksmithing to boat building. All free! See craft and be inspired to learn a new skill.
Sheep on the Map
After Covid travel restrictions, Artisan Development Program alumnus Elise Kyllo is travelling in Scandinavia, communing with Shetland sheep, and connecting with wool workers in that part of the world. She writes about some of her experiences in her latest blog post.
Boats-to-Tools Auction
Boats-to-Tools Auction Saturday, June 18; 10am-3pm.
Find boats, unique craft, tools, books, and other treasures for sale at our annual auction! Support North House by donating an item before or bidding on-campus during the Wooden Boat Show.
The Greatest Show Is Earth
Summer Solstice Pageant Saturday, June 18, 8pm.
Welcome the return of the Sun King at the Solstice Pageant with the Good Harbor Hill Players and GAMEPALAJ.
Hjørdis More Seaworthy than Ever
Read the epic tale of North House's iconic Schooner Hjørdis riding low in the water this past winter as told by Facilities Director Matt Nesheim at Northern Wilds.