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Currently Scheduled Fiber Art 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.
Indigo 1,2,3
Instructors:
Liz O'Brien
Connect with centuries of tradition through the art of dyeing with indigo in this hands-on workshop!…
Sat, Mar 28th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liz O'Brien
Intermediate Penny Rugs
Instructors:
Cheryl Larsen
This intermediate class will focus on the embellishment aspect of penny rugs, taking this…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Mon, Feb 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cheryl Larsen
Introduction to Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Beadwork uses simple tools but has tremendous scope for creativity and complexity. When looking at…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a…
Course is full.
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein
Knitting for the Great Lakes
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
What does the North Shore look like in stitches? In this three-day workshop, we’ll explore how…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
Learn to Knit: Artist's Point Cowl
Instructors:
Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artist’s Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Dorothy Broomall
Luminaries and Bowls: 3D Sculptural and Nuno Felting
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Become a better wet felter in this class by sculpting two very different items with the same resist.…
Natural Dyes – Adding Iron: How Sad can be Happy!
Instructors:
Stefania Isaacson
The wide variety of colors from natural dyes can be greatly augmented by adding an iron post-mordant…
Wed, Feb 11th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Stefania Isaacson
Needle Felting & Bead Embroidery: Bead, Felt, & Frame
Instructors:
Jo Wood
Combine bead embroidery and needle felting to create a unique landscape “painting” in…
Never Summer Sweater
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
Inspired by the rugged beauty of year-round sweater weather, the Never Summer Sweater is a worsted…
Fri, Apr 24th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
North House Fair Isle Project
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
The dates printed in the catalog for this class are incorrect. This class will run January 9-11,…
Fri, Jan 9th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
Day 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
Norwegian Needlecraft: Taking the 'Hard' out of Hardanger
Instructors:
Lori Zimmerman
In this class, students will experience the practice of hardanger as a traditional Scandinavian…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lori Zimmerman
Nuno Felted Capelet Pullover
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
There is something incredibly enticing about the process of combining silk and wool to create a…
Phenology and Art in Feltmaking
Create a felt art tapestry inspired by the natural wonders found in a day of guided excursions in…
Fri, May 29th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Plaited Ribbons and Woven Tapes
Instructors:
Mathilde Lind
In this sampler workshop, we will make a variety of plaited and woven ribbons, tapes, and cords…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mathilde Lind