New & Noteworthy
Courses from October-December 2024 are opening soon, including courses during Family Weekend and Winterers' Gathering! New courses are now listed, with registration opening May 30 (or May 29 for members).
Events, sailing, hands-on craft—summer at North House is a magical time of year! Learn more about our summer programs here and start planning your visit to our harborside campus.
Announcing our evening programs for the Northern Landscapes Festival! Join us for a film showing on Lake Superior's warming and for a presentation on manoomin (wild rice) with April McCormick.
Got tools? Help them to find a new home at the Make More Meaning Auction at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival. You can kickstart someone’s craft journey while supporting the North House internship program!
How does a working craftsperson find balance in their creative practice? In her latest blog post, Caroline Feyling discusses questions she's been pondering about seasonality, scheduling, and the pillars of a sustainable craft career.
Featured Events & Activities
October—December 2024 Courses Open Soon!
Registration Opens May 30, or May 29 for Members
Our next course release will include courses during Family Weekend, Winterers' Gathering, and more.
New courses are now live for viewing! Make sure to:
- Visit our Courses Overview page to find a full list of new courses
- Visit our Registration Info page to find everything you need to know before registration
- Check our our scholarship page as scholarship applications will open along the course release
Summer Programs
A visit to Grand Marais isn't complete without checking out the North House campus! We have a host of memorable and engaging programs happening throughout the summer. Whether you're looking to sail Lake Superior, try a wood-fired baking course, or see live craft in action, you can find activities for all ages at our harborside campus.
Find our full list of summer programs here and start planning your next trip to campus!
Photo by Ethan Sorensen
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. Celebrate the best of summer on Lake Superior at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival!
This year's event will bring community gatherings, traditional craft experiences, and activities for folks of all ages. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at North House Folk School!
Northern Landscapes Festival
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.
This year's course highlights include:
Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!
Framing the Future
The Campaign for North House
Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Creating a new front door that welcomes the world to North House, strengthening our core operations, enhancing campus access—this campaign is the critical next step of programmatic and campus evolution.
Construction on the new building has started! Follow along with the progress through our blog and video updates here.
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Resident Artisan Blog
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March 28 – Textiles through Time
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