New & Noteworthy
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.
Tara Austin started her Octdala paintings in 2022, a series inspired by the language of rosemaling. In this blog post, Tara writes about completing her 7th Octdala, inspired by the delightful dahlia.
Meet Lauren Dahl, a 2024 intern who will be sharing about the internship experience through a series of blog posts. In her first entry, Lauren explores the beauty of beginnings, including the many beginnings that occur daily at North House Folk School.
Hoist the sails—Hjørdis rides return for the season on May 24! Take a trip on our traditionally-rigged schooner and experience Grand Marais from the water. May and June sails are open now. Learn more and book your sail here.
Featured Events & Activities
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!
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
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.