Updates
Display Your Boat at the 2023 Wooden Boat Show!
Registration for the Boat Display at the 2023 Wooden Boat Show is now open!
Lars Mørch at North House Folk School
Lars Mørch is a Danish blacksmith specializing in Viking-era toolmaking. He recently taught at North House during his first visit to the US.
John Manthei visits from The Folk School Fairbanks
A special part about life at North House is getting to host instructors from all over the globe, and witnessing the connections that form between craftspeople from near and far.
2023 Instructor Retreat
Earlier in April, we hosted our annual Instructor Retreat, a time for instructors to come together for a week of classes, discussions, and learning opportunities.
From House to Home: Life in a North House Yurt
Sometimes, taking a trip to North House is saying hello to your next home. This blog post shares the story of a Cook County couple who are living in the yurt they built by hand.
Christine Novotny Featured on WTIP
The magic of weaving: Christine Novotny, one of North House's past Resident Artisans, was recently featured on WTIP's "In the Field."
Show Your Support for North House!
Show your support for North House! This month, we're asking friends near and far to take a photo with their North House gear and share it with us, along with a sentence about what you love about North House Folk School.
Work Study: A Day in the Life
One of the ways North House keeps learning accessible is through the Work Study program, which allows people to earn course credit by helping out around campus. So what is Work Study really like?
Behind the Seams: Log Cabin Quilt Design
How do you design a log cabin quilt? In this post, Laura Brown, a Resident Artisan in the Artisan Development Program walks us through the process of designing a quilt from scratch.
Just Plane Fun
March at North House is “just plane fun!” Check out our online school store for items that woodworkers and handcrafters will love.