Programs
Family programs, craft demos, workshops, artisan residencies, and more!
North House programs offer a great way for anyone to come down and get a taste of craft. Some programs don't require pre-registration, making them convenient drop-in opportunties if you happen to be around campus!
All Programs
Drop-In Craft
January 3rd, February 7th, April 4th, and May 2nd
Drop by the Blue Building anytime between 10 am and 4 pm on the dates listed above to try your…
Dates
Sat, Apr 4, 2026 – Drop-in Family Craft, Susan Ferguson, 10am-4pm in the Blue Building
Sat, May 2, 2026 – Paper Flowers with Britt Malec, 10am-4pm in the Blue Building
Sat, May 2, 2026 – Paper Flowers with Britt Malec, 10am-4pm in the Blue Building
Community Pizza Bake
Fri, Apr 3, 2026 – 6-7:30pm in the Blue Building
Join with friends and neighbors to share a meal baked in our wood-fired oven. We will provide pizza…
Dates
Fri, Apr 3, 2026 – 6-7:30pm in the Blue Building
Free Concert with Steam Machine
Fri, May 1, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Open Fire Dinner on a Stick- 5:30 pm Gather around a bonfire and cook over an open fire as a…
Dates
Fri, May 1, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Student Pizza Bake
Most Fridays May-September
Most Fridays from May to October, students who are taking a class are invited to join for our weekly…
Dates
Fri, May 8, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, May 15, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, May 22, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, May 15, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, May 22, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 – 5:30 Chopping Hour, 6pm start time
Tour the North House Campus
Most Saturdays at 4pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, and hear the stories! Meet at the Yellow Building - no registration required.
Dates
Intro to Wood Fired Baking
See program page for dates
Students will be introduced to baking bread using a wood fired oven. Each student will get to bake carta di musica and focaccia while exploring the history and science of bread baking.
Children ages 7 and up are welcome, and must register along with an adult. Click below for registration information!
Children ages 7 and up are welcome, and must register along with an adult. Click below for registration information!
Dates
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 – 11am-1pm & 2:30-4:30pm
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 – 1-3 & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 – 11am-1pm & 2:30-4:30pm
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 – 1-3pm
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 – 1-3 & 4:30 - 6:30pm
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 – 1-3pm & 4:30 - 6:30pm
First Friday Community Weekends
January-May 2026
Square dancing, games, speakers and more! A monthly community gathering on the North House campus. Meet on the commons and the Blue Building each month for fireside connections, activies, speakers, dancing, games, and more!
Dates
Fri, Mar 6, 2026 – as a part of Wood Week in the Blue Building
Fri, Apr 3, 2026 - Sat, Apr 4, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 - Sat, Jun 6, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 - Sat, Dec 5, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Apr 3, 2026 - Sat, Apr 4, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 - Sat, Jun 6, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 - Sat, Nov 7, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 - Sat, Dec 5, 2026 – in the Blue Building
Looking for our full course offerings? Browse our courses here!