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Currently Scheduled Leatherwork 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.
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire

Bark Tan Your Hide
Instructors:
Matt Richards
Make gorgeous leather with plant tannins. We’ll each tan one thin hide (goat, sheep, or deer)…

Brain Tanning Deer Skins
In three whirlwind days, using brains, smoke, and hard work, we will take deer skins from their raw…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Convertible Bicycle Backpack: An Intro to Leather and Wood
Create a one-of-a-kind convertible bag that can be used as a backpack or clip onto your bicycle…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Custom Leather Sandal Construction
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse

Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Course is full.
Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Jan 29th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire

Fish Skin Tanning
Instructors:
Karl Karlsson
Tanning fish skins is a practice found throughout the world in societies along rivers, streams, and…

Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive
Instructors:
Jean Marshall
This one-day intensive is designed to introduce students to the art of quilling as we honor the…

Hand-Sewn Leather Toolbag
Instructors:
Beth Dow
In this course, students will make a small toolbag with buckle closures and a removable…

Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Jan 17th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse

Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Dec 6th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse

Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day