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Currently Scheduled Basketry Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry
In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage of…
Course is full.
Thu, Oct 30th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Oct 30th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Black Ash Pack Baskets
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Large Birch Bark Tote
Instructors:
Beth Homa Kraus
Carry around your studies, tools, or groceries in this beautiful and functional large birch bark…
Course is full.
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Homa Kraus
Root Stitched Birch Bark Containers with Wood Bottoms
In this class we will use spruce root to stitch together birch bark containers and attach fitted…
Mon, Apr 13th, 2026 – Wed, Apr 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Split Willow Picnic Basket
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
Prowling the antique stores of Scandinavia is an enjoyable way to make unexpected discoveries:…
Twill and Twine Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Ty Sheaffer
In this class, we'll be incorporating both twill and twine weaving techniques into a single,…
Willow Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Willow has been a prized basketmaking material for centuries, and after this class, you'll know…
Course is full.
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Fri, Feb 6th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 8th, 2026
Day 1: 4-7 pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Woven Birch Bark Basketry
Instructors:
Emily Derke
Birch bark holds a multitude of uses, and has been widely used across the world wherever birch trees…