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Currently Scheduled Kids’ Courses 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.
Artisan Copper Pendants for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into this special North House family jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant.…
Copper Holiday Ornament Workshop for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
It is never too early to make hand crafted ornaments for the holidays! Come to the North House Folk…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
1-4pm
1-4pm
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Fall Tarts for Kids
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Get into fall baking with a class all about fall tarts! We’ll capture the flavors of the…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
2-5pm
2-5pm
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Families at the Forge
Instructors:
Cody Myers
The North House Blacksmith Shop excites the curiosity of adults and kids alike—hammers pound,…
Frame Loom Weaving for Families
Instructors:
Z Kaplan
What does it mean for something to be woven? In this three-hour course, child and adult pairs will…
Introduction to Lantern Puppets
Instructors:
Eva Adderley
Lantern puppets bring a unique magic to nighttime theater shows and after-dark parades. In this…
Kids Only: Make a Catapult
Instructors:
Mia Ingram
Who doesn’t love to use a mechanical device to gently fling items through the air? Using…
Kids Only: Making Pouches out of Leather
Instructors:
Marshall Boone
From handbags to knife sheaths, leather pouches are a great place to keep important items handy and…
Kids Only: Nine Man’s Morris: Stitch, Carve, Stamp
Nine Man’s Morris is an old folk favorite-quick to learn, fun to play, and slow to master. In…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm each day
9am-3pm each day
Kids Only: Pocket-Sized Sewing Kits
Patching up your favorite sock? Adding embroidered flair to your clothes? Dreaming up a handmade…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Kids Only: Slöjd in the Wood Shop
Instructors:
Paul Linden
This course is meant as an introduction for young people to the various tools and simple skills…
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025 – Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am - 3pm each day
9am - 3pm each day
Instructor:
Paul Linden
Linocut Printmaking for Families
Instructors:
Graham Webb
What if you like to draw or paint and want to take the next step? Printmaking is perfect for young…
Magical Metal Bubble Wands for Families
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Join Beth Carter Gautsch, the “Minister of Fun” to make your own Magical Metal Bubble…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Mobile Magic for Families
Instructors:
Elena Brotz
Mobiles are a fun way to use little objects we collect in nature to add magic and interest to…
Quickbreads and Sweet Loaves for Kids
Instructors:
Kirsten Wisniewski
Whether sweet or savory, there is nothing better than a freshly baked quickbread! In this class…
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Kirsten Wisniewski