Lake Superior Chowder Experience
Join us for the Lake Superior Chowder Experience, an Empty Bowls fundraiser that features soups from local restaurants and freshly baked North House cornbread.
Volunteer at the Summer Solstice Festival
Want to get involved at North House? Volunteering is a great place to start! Join in the fun by volunteering at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival. Learn more and sign up here.
May Course Release
Courses from October-December 2024 are now open for registration, including courses during Family Weekend and Winterers' Gathering! Read on for a full list of new courses and register today.
Crafting Through The Seasons
How does a working craftsperson find balance in their creative practice? In her latest blog post, Caroline Feyling discusses questions she's been pondering about seasonality, scheduling, and the pillars of a sustainable craft career.
Summer Solstice Festival Mini Courses
Take a mini course during this year's Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival! These one-day classes are perfect for beginners looking to try something new. Mini course registration is open now—find a full list here.
Dahlias and 7th Octdala
Tara Austin started her Octdala paintings in 2022, a series inspired by the language of rosemaling. In this blog post, Tara writes about completing her 7th Octdala, inspired by the delightful dahlia.
On Beginning
Meet Lauren Dahl, a 2024 intern who will be sharing about the internship experience through a series of blog posts. In her first entry, Lauren explores the beauty of beginnings, including the many beginnings that occur daily at North House Folk School.
Summer Programs 2024
Events, sailing, hands-on craft—summer at North House is a magical time of year! Learn more about our summer programs here and start planning your visit to our harborside campus.
2024 Summer Solstice Festival
Celebrate summer at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival, June 21-22! Try traditional craft, discover some of the boats of Lake Superior, and gather with family and friends beside the harbor.
Gamps: An Important Part of “Yarn Math”
Samples save heartache. In this blog post, weaver Caroline Feyling writes about gamps—an important step in the weaving process that can prevent trouble down the road.