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Currently Scheduled Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing
Instructors:
Gerald David
Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Openings available!
Tue, Sep 8th, 2026 – Mon, Sep 14th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gerald David
A Field Guide to Field Guides: Create Your Own
Instructors:
Sam Guida
We are all experts in something and it feels great to share our passions with others. This…
A Midsommar Feast
Instructors:
Anna Lindall
Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Openings available!
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sat, Jun 13th, 2026Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor:
Anna Lindall
Adirondack Chair Building
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Openings available!
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026Day 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Openings available!
Wed, Jul 1st, 2026 – Fri, Jul 3rd, 2026Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
All Ground Up: Sausage Making
Instructors:
Jay DeCoux
Make your own sausage, flavored the way you like it, using your favorite meats. As a class, students…
All the Small Things
How many small things can we make out of birch bark in two days? Rings, beads, cubes, stars, birds?…
Openings available!
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11th, 20269am-5pm each day
Ancient Wool Crafts from Northern Europe
Instructors:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
In this course, we will explore the roots of textile crafts in Northern Europe by using ancient…
Openings available!
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22nd, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Openings available!
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Openings available!
Thu, Dec 3rd, 2026 – Sun, Dec 6th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Openings available!
Sat, Aug 22nd, 2026 – Sun, Aug 23rd, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Artisan Breads Immersion
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
Crusty, dark, flavorful loaves. Crispy, wood-fired flatbreads. Warm, open-crumb bread dipped in…
Openings available!
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25th, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Baking for a Swedish Christmas
Instructors:
Erin Swenson-Klatt
Settle into North House Folk School's teaching kitchen for a cozy day of baking. By the end…
Baltic Cooking
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…
Bark Tan Your Hide
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…