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Family Weekend is around the corner—join us October 16-18 for kid-friendly courses, free evening activities, and fun during MEA weekend. 

North House is hiring! We’re excited to announce a full-time opening on staff for a Finance and Administrative Manager. Learn more and apply here. Applications are due September 29 at noon CT. 

It's time to plan your next visit to North House: courses for winter and spring of 2026 are now live on our website, and registration is open to all! 

Explore weaving! From weaving bands on an inkle loom to creating beautiful pieces on a floor loom and much more, discover a wide range of weaving courses here. 

Our schooner Hjørdis is one of the most memorable sights in Grand Marais. Bring your Lake Superior memories wherever you go with Hjørids hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and stickers! Shop anytime through our online School Store.

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School Store

Our School Store is here to support your craft journey! Find books to keep you inspired, craft kits to engage your hands and mind, handcrafts made by our talented artisan instructors, and much more. 

Our physical store is open daily from 9am-5pm, or you can shop online anytime. 

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Request a Catalog

Enjoy the tactile sensation of browsing our newsprint catalog of courses? Request your free copy of the North House Catalog here! And browse the digital edition while you wait!

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Resident Artisan Blog

Read what our resident artisans have been up to!

Harvesting Hickory Down South – July 03

Hickory bark is not easily purchased, so acquiring it often means venturing out to the woods. In this blog post, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about harvesting hickory bark with friends in Central Appalachia.

Making Handplanes with Björn Svantesson – April 17

Handplanes are an essential tool for the woodworker, and they're something that anyone can build. Gabe Strand writes about making handplanes with Björn Svantesson in Sweden. 

April 01 – Vernacular Habitation of Dalarna
April 01 – Hello from Norway
March 26 – Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
March 25 – Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
February 12 – Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan