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Currently Scheduled Courses
Canoe vs. Kayak: An Intro to Skin-On-Frame Building
The idea of building your own boat can seem like a daunting task. Where do you begin? There are…
Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 – Sat, Jun 29th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Carve a Bench: Introduction to Greenwood Chair Building
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Chairmaking is the holy grail of greenwood working—just three days to get started but a…
Fri, Jul 5th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 7th, 2024
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby
Carve a Loom, Weave a Band: Carving Session
Instructors:
Roger Abrahamson
Woodcarving and weaving come together in this unique offering designed for pairs of students: one…
Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 – Wed, Jul 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Roger Abrahamson
Carve a Loom, Weave a Band: Weaving Session
Instructors:
Reggie Delarm
Wood carving and weaving come together in this unique offering designed for pairs of students: one…
Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 – Wed, Jul 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Reggie Delarm
Cedar Bark Mat Weaving: From Forest to Floor
Instructors:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
This course offers students an opportunity to fully explore the traditional Anishinaabe craft of…
Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 – Mon, Jun 17th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Greg Biskakone Johnson
Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals
Instructors:
Ken Koscik
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…
Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 – Sun, Jun 30th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ken Koscik
Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 – Sun, Sep 29th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ken Koscik
Celestial Navigation: Dancing with the Stars
Instructors:
Mark Gordon
Celestial navigation is one of the oldest forms of navigation. For thousands of years, an…
Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 – Thu, Sep 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mark Gordon
Chip Carving: Decorative Wall Hanging
Instructors:
Charlene Lynum
Chip carving is a decorative form of carving that adds beautiful, intriguing designs to an…
Sat, Jul 13th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Charlene Lynum
Cider: Crafting Fine Hard Cider at Home
Instructors:
Lindsay Lee
From traditions reaching deep into American and European history, the art of making fine craft…
Sat, Oct 5th, 2024
9am - 5pm
9am - 5pm
Instructor:
Lindsay Lee
Cooking With Spring Vegetables
Instructors:
Tricia Cornell
Spring brings flavors we just can’t find any other time of year: ramps, green garlic,…
Sat, May 25th, 2024
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tricia Cornell
Craft Exploration Camp for Adults
If there’s one thing that all North House students have in common, it’s curiosity: how…
Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 – Fri, Aug 9th, 2024
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Craft Exploration Camp for Families
Make this year's North Shore vacation unforgettable: join us for our first ever family craft…
Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 – Fri, Aug 9th, 2024
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Crafting the Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making
Instructors:
Rick Yonker
This course takes students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow,…
Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Rick Yonker
Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 – Fri, Jul 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Rick Yonker
Crafting the Twig and Driftwood Chair and Footstool
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
The twig and driftwood chair is a delightful combination of traditional craft and beach foraging.…
Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 – Sun, Jun 9th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Custom Leather Sandal Construction
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, May 25th, 2024 – Sun, May 26th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse