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Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft 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.
Handcrafting Doors: From Stiles to Rails
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Doors play a role in everyone’s day-to-day life, whether solid, windowed or screened. They do…
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026 – Sat, Jan 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
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
Laminated Canoe Paddles
Instructors:
Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Dec 4th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Josh Tolkan
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate White
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Mon, Mar 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Mon, May 25th, 2026 – Wed, May 27th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Old World Games: Wood - Leather - Stone
An engaging class for woodcarving, leatherworking, and board game enthusiasts, Old World Games…
Fri, Nov 21st, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am- 5pm each day
9am- 5pm each day
Perching Stools
Instructors:
Mike Loeffler
We all spend a lot of time sitting, so how can we do a better job of it? The key ergonomic feature…
Tue, Jan 20th, 2026 – Thu, Jan 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Loeffler
Sat, Jan 24th, 2026 – Mon, Jan 26th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Loeffler
Pole Lathe Turning
Turning wood on a pole lathe—a wonderfully simple, hand-built machine that needs only your leg…
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Service Learning: Build the Micro-Bench Accessibility Aid
Instructors:
John Fleck
Versions of shop-made portable workholding devices have been around for centuries. These practical…
Fri, Sep 5th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
John Fleck
Sharpening for the Woodworker
Instructors:
Wesley Hathaway
There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Sat, Jan 31st, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Wesley Hathaway
Table Design Fundamentals: A Hands-On Approach
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Table design is often where furniture makers begin. Two ingredients—legs and aprons—are…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby
Timbered Workbench: Early American Style
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Experience both timber framing and fine woodworking techniques to build a sturdy workbench. In this…
Mon, Jan 5th, 2026 – Wed, Jan 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby
Fri, Jan 9th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby