Updates
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.
Hannah Ryggen Triennial in Trondheim
As Resident Artisan Christine Novotny's Scandinavian travels draw to a close, she writes about a visit to the Hannah Ryggen Triennial and the work of this remarkable Swedish tapestry Weaver in her latest blog post.
New Courses Open for Registration 6/1
Click below for a full list of newly announced classes ranging from baskets to bowls to brushes to building timber frames. Registration opens to the general public 6/1, with early members registration the day before.
Tanning Reindeer Hides in Norway
In her Scandinavian travels, Resident Artisan Emily Derke spent some time working at the ULU Tannery in Norway. Read about it in her latest blog post.
A Visit to Sätergläntan
Resident Artisan Christine Novotny is traveling through Scandinavia as part of the Artisan Development Program. She writes about some time spent at Sätergläntan, a folk school in Dalarna, Sweden, in her latest blog post.