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Currently Scheduled Courses that include the Intergenerational Discount

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.

Rosemaling: Setesdal Style

Instructors: Kim Garrett
Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian and is done in many styles reflective of…
Fri, May 8th, 2026  –  Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Kim Garrett
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Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Sewing: Next Steps

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Moving beyond the most basic sewing skills (such as pattern layout and sewing simple seams).…
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins

Instructors: Becky Utecht
Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026  –  Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht
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Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way

Instructors: Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm
Instructor: Jeanne Wright
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Sprang Explorations

Instructors: Sharon Wichman
This class is for those who want to explore the ancient and mostly forgotten art of sprang, an…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026  –  Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Sharon Wichman
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Spring Birding on the North Shore

Instructors: Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
Instructor: Michael Karns
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The Magic of Northern Seasonal Ponds

Instructors: Betsy Colburn, Sue Eggert
Easily missed and usually ignored, seasonal ponds of the northern woodlands are magical places full…
Sat, May 30th, 2026  –  Sun, May 31st, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructors: Sue Eggert, Betsy Colburn
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Welcome to Blacksmithing!

Instructors: Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Michael Jones
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Wet Felting Immersion

Instructors: Elise Kyllo
Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elise Kyllo
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Winter Natural Dye Exploration

Instructors: Liz O'Brien
At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. If you…
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liz O'Brien
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Wool: The Full Experience

Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist
Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable, and beautiful fiber that is surprisingly easy to make into…
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025  –  Sun, Aug 31st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Elise Kyllo, Heidi Quist