New & Noteworthy
Courses from October-December 2024 are now open for registration, including courses during Family Weekend and Winterers' Gathering! Read on for a full list of new courses and register today.
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.
Take a mini course during this year's Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival! These one-day classes are perfect for beginners looking to try something new. Mini course registration is open now—find a full list here.
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.
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!
October—December 2024 Courses Are Now Open!
Plan Your Fall Trip to the Folk School
All 2024 courses are now open for registration, including courses during Family Weekend in October and Winterers' Gathering in November! Make sure to:
- Visit our Courses Overview page to find a full list of new courses
- 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
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.