North House Folk School F/W 2015/16 Course Catalog by North House Folk School

winter course catalog

2015/16

On the cover

As the days shorten and the north country gives way to the season of white and grey, we are drawn towards color—and we savor it more intensely than in other seasons. The last burst of crimson as the maples release their summer’s efforts. The radiant gold of tamarack needles. The butter yellow of the full moon over the big lake. The endless pastels of a winter sunset and the thousand blues of twilight on fresh snow. All the shades of the northern palette are highlighted by the darkness of the coming fall and winter season. Given our hunger for color this time of year, it comes as no surprise then that the things we make, use and cherish daily—our northern craft—brings bright hues into our homes and hearts during the longest season. There are myriad opportunities to embrace color at North House this winter. Featured on the cover are a few of our favorites. Telemark rosemaling, traditional Norwegian painting used

North House Folk School

North House Folk School is situated on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior and at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Our campus is located harbor side in the vibrant, artistic village of Grand Marais, Minnesota. A number of colorful timbered structures on the harbor serve as classrooms, defining the campus’ flavor. An outdoor masonry oven and community fire ring are scattered amidst a central courtyard. Small, handcrafted wooden boats line the beach and our 50’ schooner, the Hjørdis, is docked at the water’s edge. Prior to the beginning of classes, students gather to share a cup of coffee or tea, enjoying the morning stirrings on the harbor. Classes typically start with a campus greeting, and then students spend the morning engaged in their respective crafts. A midday break gives students the opportunity to gather for a brown bag lunch at a beachside picnic table or to check out one of the numerous eateries within walking distance of campus. At day’s end, students congregate to share their learned experiences and often on Saturday night enjoy wood-fired pizzas baked in the harborside masonry oven. Students are as diverse as the course offerings themselves. Many are discovering a new craft for the first time, and others are continuing to pursue a lifetime hobby or trade. From breadbaking to knitting, basketmaking to woodcarving, we invite you to page through this catalog and see what suits you.

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Our Mission

Enriching lives and building community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a studentcentered learning environment that inspires the hands, the heart and the mind. Five basic tenets underscore all programs and classes at the folk school: · Create a rich, positive environment that inspires life-long learning in a non-competitive setting · Help students recognize and develop their creativity, talents and interests in a studentcentered environment · Promote and preserve the knowledge, skills and stories of the past and present · Foster the concept of intergenerational learning · Provide creative and meaningful opportunities for individuals, families and groups

to decorate home goods and brighten the daily table (p 35). Saami-inspired bracelets of braided pewter and reindeer leather that catch the eye (p 25). The heat of the blacksmith shop where axes, knives and other useful tools are forged, dazzling in their brilliance as they emerge from the flames to be pounded, shaped and tempered (p 8). Come fill your life with color this winter: inspiring craft, colorful characters and a creative community at North House.

Community Supported

Stop by the North House campus anytime and one thing is immediately apparent – North House thrives thanks to the creativity, investment, involvement and generosity of many people. Individuals, families, businesses, funders–it’s the collective strength of North House’s diverse community that lets us thrive. How have donors helped move North House forward? Currently underway, Sharpen The Saw, a three-year commitment to use annual support to improve our classrooms. Another great example - in 2008-2012, donor giving fueled our Raise the Roof Campaign, generating $850,000+ of capital improvements to our campus. Our Outdoor Commons, the expanded & enclosed Blacksmith Shop, a new teaching kitchen–all donor supported and volunteer empowered. Donors also help make programs thrive by funding featured speakers, welcoming guest instructors and ensuring accessibility via our Work Study program. Put simply, North House’s family of supporters make a world of difference! Every donor and every gift matter! And it’s simple to get involved. Become a North House donor/member. Become a volunteer. Even both! Donors receive a number of benefits throughout the year. Two annual catalogs, our newsletter “Shavings,” and our annual report. Members even “Get The Pass” at all of our special events. See page 55 for details.

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N o r t jewelry h House

Folk School

Post Office Box 759 500 West Highway 61 Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604

On the harbor

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ire, heat, hammers – it is a combination that reaches further back into time than most of us can easily imagine. Fire, an elemental reality, part of the journey since quite literally the dawn of time. Heat, whether burning logs or chunks of dark black coal, a necessity that has pulled us close for eons in every season. Hammers, from a large fist-sized rock to an ashhandled sledge, seem almost to be the definition of utility, a tool to shape and create, converting raw material into function and beauty. When you stand near the fire, feel the heat and pick up a hammer, you step into a time machine, destination unknown. Fire in the blacksmith’s forge graces the cover of this catalog. Like the other photos that are on this issue or have been on the cover in years past, the images celebrate the rich fabric of traditional northern craft. By my count, this 2015 fall/winter edition of our course catalog is perhaps the 38th or even 39th we have released. Two catalogs a year have been the norm, but for a couple years during our first decade we released three. The math gets a little more complicated pondering the number of courses. Our first catalog in 1997 featured 23 classes; this year we will host 400+. Perhaps it is better not to count and instead simply to imagine the hammers swung, chisels sharpened, fiber spun, sails hoisted, ribs bent and sausages made. Not to mention, fires started. While the roar and flicker of the blacksmith’s forge has a poetic beauty, fire and heat (and occasionally hammers!) permeate many of the crafts that are part of North House’s story. Behind the boat shop, the steady chug of the waterjacketed woodstove pushes wet-heat into the steam box, softening the soon-to-be-bent cedar ribs for a wood-canvas canoe. Small and focused, the blue flame of the jeweler’s torch works its magic and closes a metal loop. Birch logs roar and sing, pushing heat into the bricks of our masonry bread oven as rustic breads rise and ferment nearby. Whether you have received catalogs since our beginning or have discovered North House for the first time, we hope our mission to “enrich lives and build community through the teaching of traditional northern crafts” ignites a spark of curiosity and hunger in your heart. We hope to see you on campus soon! - Greg Wright, Executive Director

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Inside about north house 2 on the harbor 3 news to note 4 special events 5 basketry 6 blacksmithing & tool making 8 boatbuilding 10 clothing 12 fiber arts 15 foods 20 jewelry 24 music & stories 26 calendar 28-29 northern ecology 30 outdoor skills 32 painting & photography 34 sailing 36 shelter 37 sustainable living 39 timber framing 40 traditional crafts 41 woodcarving 43 woodworking & furniture craft 45 instructor profiles 49 registration & membership 55

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Board of Directors President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Mary Anderson Nancy Burns Rob Ilstrup Buck Benson

Members at Large

John Bergstrom Jodi Belluz Nancy Burns Jon Farchmin Andrew Houlton Layne Kennedy Jana Larson Todd Mestad Dave Morris Mary Morrison Kathy Rice Jim Sannerud John Schoenherr Steve Surbaugh

Print Production

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North House Folk School is supported in part by hundreds of contributing members as well as the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation, Cook County Community Fund/Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation, the Flora Family Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation. Funding provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and private funders.

A 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, North House Folk School welcomes charitable contributions that support its educational mission and vision. Gift types include annual support, memorials, in-kind donations and planned giving. For more information on giving, please contact us at 888-387-9762. ©2015 North House Folk School more details, more photos: www.northhouse.org

Partnering for Fresh Cut Opening new doors is never as easy as it seems. Whether simply finding the handle or attaching the hinges, turning the light on or setting out the welcome mat, there is much to be done. Witness our new Fresh Cut Woodturning Symposium: opening a new door into expanded woodturning and green woodworking learning. Suffice it to say that North House feels truly honored to be partnering with the pros, bringing our students and community a truly multi-dimensioned Woodturning Symposium. With us since the earliest days planning and dreaming–the Ameican Associaton of Woodturners. Key funding for the event is provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board’s Arts Learning grant program. Event sponsors helping us expand and enhance our woodworking classrooms and equipment include famed lathe builder OneWay Manufacturing and tool distributor Highland Woodworking. Find more Symposium details on the next page, and lots of coursework in the Woodworking section of the catalog, starting on page 45. Hope to see you there!

Crossing Mongolia

Volunteer Leaders

In his book On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An Epic Journey Through the Land of the Nomads, Australian adventurer, author and filmmaker Tim Cope recounts his 6,000 mile journey across the Eurasian steppe. You can hear all about it, and Tim’s other adventures, at this year’s Winterer’s Gathering, Nov 20-22. As the featured speaker Tim will share his stories on Saturday night of the event. He is also offering a class on travel writing, Writing a Book: A Journey with Tim Cope (p 27). Space is limited; sign up soon! And, Bushcraft is back! During Winterer’s Gathering we’re offering two new Bushcraft coursework with instructor Kyle “Lindy” Lind. Lindy has taught wilderness survival and Bushcraft in the Rocky Mountains and northern Minnesota, and was a North House intern in 2013 His courses include a Bushcraft Primer, as well as an overnight Bushcraft int he field experience. See more on pages 32 and 33. Visit our website for all the Winterer’s Gathering details.

What moves institutions like North House forward? Great people. People willing to pitch in. An inspirng example: a talented crew willing to work on budgets, update policies, engage supporters, assist at special events, study insurance options, plan for the future and much, much more. Meet North House’s board of directors! Each board member typically serves six year (two three-year terms). In addition to board meetings (5 per year), they also serve on at least one committee - Program, Finance, Development, Facility, Marketing, Nominating and Executive. Leaders indeed! Picture left to right: John Schoenherr, Buck Benson, Todd Mestad, Mary Morrison, Andrew Houlton, Nancy Burns, Rob Ilstrup, Mary Boyle Anderson, Steve Surbaugh, and Dave Morris. Not pictured: John Bergstrom, Jodi Belluz, Jon Farchmin, Layne Kennedy, Jana Larson, Kathy Rice, and Jim Sannerud.

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While the trusty North House catalog is a essential resource, making the most of the world of digital smoke signals is a great way to get the latest updates. In addition to its bi-monthly e-newsletter, North House now releases five different “thematic e-newsletters.” Ever wonder about how John Zasada got a start weaving birch bark? Wish you could see the step-by-step building of a Norse Pram in action? These are the type of articles and stories the new thematic e-newsletters explore. Signing up is easy, just visit the North House website and click the link for e-news. When you sign up simply select the thematic e-news that fits your area of interest. And if you want to see what you missed in the past thematic e-newsletters, all the stories and more craftcentric updates are available on the North House blog at nhfs.blogspot.com. 4

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3 days of craft, 3 nights of music

Sept 17-19, 2015

North House’s classic fall event is on the horizon. See concert info below–but music is just part of the story! Learn a new craft in mini courses and public programs, meet the makers in the Craft Artisan Market, make your own music in jam sessions, and more! As always, Celebrating Craft and Community is at the event’s core. Three nights of music featuring 12+ performers, and two concerts with NPR’s Mountain Stage Radio Show, plus the classic Friday night fundraising concert with Jon Vezner. This year there will be nine mini courses during the event, including a beer tasting class with Voyageur and Fulton Brewing (see full lineup on our website). Additionally, musicians are offering two courses, including Alice Peacock, Don Henry and Jon Vezner. See pages 26 and 27.

amily weekend

Oct 16-17, 2015

Bring the whole family to North House for our Family & Intergenerational Learning Weekend, Oct 16-17. In celebration of the joy of learning together, we are offering a number of engaging and inspiring courses designed especially for families. You’ll find everything from Swedish baking to sewing, to a carving class for kids ONLY (don’t worry, the class is co-taught by a young-at-heart adult and his son). Designed to allow families time to enjoy the North Shore there are a variety of oneday and half-day course options–all qualifying for special adult/child tuition rates. It’s an inspiring opportunity for families to learn together. Plans also include a wood-fired pizza potluck and talent show. Join us! 888-387-9762

special events

fresh cut

green wood turning symposium

Oct 28-Nov 1, 2015

The first-ever Fresh Cut Woodturning Symposium is dedicated to exploring the dynamic and rich world of greenwood. Whether on the lathe or on the workbench, the world of greenwood is filled with possibilities and not fully understood by many woodworkers. Over 20 demonstrations and speaker sessions plus multi-day coursework offer opportunities for anyone hoping to expand skills and open new doors in the world of woodworking. Three national/international featured artisans are at the core of Fresh Cut’s robust program offerings: Robin Wood, Michael Cullen, and Michael Hosaluk. Ten regional woodworking instructors will also be featured. Three event partners are key collaborators – the famed American Association of Woodturners (AAW), legendary lathe builder Oneway Manufacturing, and the event’s lead funder, the Minnesota State Arts Board.

w interer’s gathering &

arctic film festival

Nov 20-22, 2015

Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life ways in the North. The event includes winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear swap, dancing, evening films, speakers and more. Australian adventurer and author Tim Cope is this year’s featured speaker. He’ll be sharing about his 6,000-mile journey across the Eurasian steppe by horse–recounted in his book On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An Epic Journey Through the Land of the Nomads. Tim has also studied as a wilderness guide in the Finnish and Russian subarctic, ridden a bicycle across Russia to China, and rowed a boat along the Yenisey River through Siberia to the Arctic Ocean. Tim is also offering a writing class, see page 27 for more information. 5

n orthern fibers retreat

Feb 10-14, 2016

What could be better than focusing on fibers in the heart of winter? This five-day event celebrates all manner of fiber arts, featuring seminars and class offerings from long-time North House instructors. We’re again partnering with the Grand Marais Art Colony to bring you more than 20 course options. This year we invite featured instructor Laura Ricketts, an expert in Sámi knitting traditions. She’ll be offering two classes in specific Sámi-style knitting projects–two styles of mittens which will keep your hands warm all winter long. Laura will also give a talk open to the public on Saturday night. Returning this year, the Fibers for Kids workshop, and popular Lunch and Learns. Also on the schedule: a show and share, and more! Stay tuned as the weekend takes shape.

w ood week cut, carve

chop!

March 3-6, 2016

Let the woodchips fly! Our third annual Wood Week is on the books for March 2016. The week is devoted solely to woodworking in its many forms. Classes will kick off on Wednesday, and continue throughout the week. On Saturday, all students will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other carvers & instructors, and choose from a variety of mini-courses on everything from sharpening to using scrapers to automata. Or simply hang out and carve with fellow enthusiasts. Coursework will resume on Sunday. Registration for any of the two or three day Wood Week courses also includes participation in Saturday mini courses and excursions. More information coming in early 2016.

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Antler Basketry: Open Season with Cathryn Peters

11/13/15-11/15/15

Open this year’s deer hunting season by learning the creative skills and techniques of antler basketry. In this course you learn to weave stunning rib-style baskets from dyed and natural rattan reed, incorporating a deer antler as the handle or focal point for your design. You’ll weave a wall pocket basket, incorporating the Southern “cross over turn-back” weaving technique, spacing the ribs and many more tips that comfortably introduce you to the skills of basketmakers. Antler basketry is a creative, colorful way to spend the weekend with old friends or find new friends during the course. An emerging folk-art form, antler basketry is an aesthetic complement to the deer hunting season. Dimensions approx. 14”H x 8”W x 4”D length (days) 2.5 hours Days 1/2: 9am-4pm, Day 3: 9am-noon tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $175 materials varies (approx. $55)

Birch Bark Berry Basket: Workshop and Field Harvest with Dennis Chilcote 6/24/16-6/26/16

Fully experience the craft of making a traditional birch bark basket for the gathering and storage of berries or anything you please. This course includes time focused both on basket making and on material preparation. Day one includes an extended session in the woods to harvest the birch bark in preparation for basketry. Then, make your own individual basket from a single piece of birch bark with stitched sides and a rim wrapped with split root. The instructor provides the peeled and split root, bent willow rims and required tools. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $270 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $40

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Birch Bark Craft Intro: Sheaths and Boxes with Jarrod StoneDahl

11/20/15-11/21/15

In the northern lands around the globe, birch bark carries an important place in traditional living. In this introductory workshop we will explore characteristics that make this material such a diverse and important material. Participants will have an opportunity to choose from a variety of projects, including simple wrapped-style knife sheaths, woven sheaths and small canisters with wooden bases and lids. We will also cover bark harvest, preparation and storage, as well as other possible uses for this versatile material.

basketry Antler Basketry: Open Season Birch Bark Berry Basket: Workshop and Field Harvest Birch Bark Craft Intro: Sheaths and Boxes Birch Bark Mason Jar Basket Birch Bark Tutorial Black Ash Basketry: An Introduction Black Ash Pack Baskets more details, more photos:

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The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 1-4pm Day 2: 9am-5pm tuition $125 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $115 materials varies ($20-$35)

Boundary Waters Travel Basket Up the Trail Etched Birch Bark Basketry Pine Needle Basketry Sweet Grass Basketry The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry Weaving Holiday Ornaments From Birch Bark Birch Bark Mason Jar Basket 6

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Birch Bark Mason Jar Basket

Sweet Grass Basketry

2/13/16

1/23/16-1/24/16

with Beth Homa-Style

Birch trees have a variety of uses that can be seen all around North House. Discover the sturdiness and the beauty of the White Paper Birch by weaving with its bark. In this day-long course, you will learn about the bark harvest, how to process & treat the materials, and use the double-diagonal plaited weave. Each student will craft their own small birch bark basket that will comfortably fit a pint mason jar. Transform a jar into a great portable hot beverage container (vase, jam jar swaddle, or whatever other handy purpose you might dream up) and open the door to weaving many more crafting projects at home. You could call it a “traditional travel mug.” length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $75 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65 materials $20 age with adult 10+, Sat only

Birch Bark Tutorial

with Charlie Mayo/Julie Kean/John Zasada/Beth Homa 9/10/15-9/11/15 2/27/16-2/28/16

No patterns to choose from here - we simply offer the personal experience of four seasoned weavers willing to pass along their knowledge. Join Charlie Mayo and John Zasada, two birch bark veterans, as they tailor the birch bark weaving experience to meet your desired outcome - a simple finger ring, wall baskets and bread baskets for beginners, and satchels, shoes or hats for experienced weavers. John, a retired silviculturist, shares his knowledge of bark selection and collection while Charlie shares the varied traditions of weaving bark throughout Scandinavia and Russia. They will be joined by accomplished weavers Julie Kean and Beth Homa. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $45

with Paula Sundet Wolf

Birch Bark Craft Intro: Sheathes and Boxes

Boundary Waters Travel Basket Up the Trail with Paula Sundet Wolf 10/9/15-10/11/15

Join us for a unique North House experience up the Gunflint Trail! This course invites you to immerse in the rich ecological beauty and cultural history of the Gunflint Trail while harvesting materials and creating a one-of-a-kind basket. Using materials you will gather from the Boundary Waters area during the class, students will make a twined “nest” basket, approximately 8”-10” in size. In addition, students will learn the coiled basket technique and make a small ornament from materials collected over the weekend. Since you’ll be collecting materials as you travel, your baskets will tell the story of where you’ve been. Gunflint Lodge offers a variety of lodging options to students at special rates, allowing students to enjoy the beauty and northwoods hospitality of one of Minnesota’s premier wilderness resorts and immerse in traditional northern craft while exploring the Gunflint wilderness. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 7-9pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-noon tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $10

Black Ash Basketry: An Introduction

Etched Birch Bark Basketry

4/30/16-5/1/16

4/15/16-4/17/16

with Dennis Chilcote

Black ash splint is extremely flexible yet sturdy, making it a most elegant and functional material. In this course you’ll learn the craft of preparing splint from the black ash tree, then use it to make a small black ash basket. Class discussion and hands-on experience includes learning to recognize black ash trees of basket splint quality and the technique involved in producing the final weaving material. Students will pound a log with a mallet to produce splint and should be physically fit for the task.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $25

Black Ash Pack Baskets with Ian Andrus

4/1/16-4/3/16

The black ash pack basket: It’s beautiful, highly functional and can be made using simple materials. The first part of the class will be spent preparing black ash splint for your basket by pounding a locally harvested log. Next, you’ll weave the basket and finish it with a rim, handle, runners, straps and harness, using a free form weaving technique. The finished basket will stand 16”-18” high, and be perfect for forages in the woods, excursions to the grocery store, canoe camping, ice fishing, or bigger adventures further afield. It’s a classic project you’ll enjoy for years to come.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $30

with Jarrod StoneDahl

When birch bark is harvested at a certain time of the year, it has a very thin layer that oxidizes and turns very dark. This bark is called “winter bark” and is prized for basketry because designs can be scratched into the surface. In this class we will cut and fold “winter bark” into a basket, sew it together with split root, and lash the rim on with black ash splint. After the basket is put together, we will focus on the etched design. The possibilities are endless; the technique is simple. The basketry style being taught focuses on the basic principles of working with birch bark while allowing students to make 1 of 2 different styles of the folded and sewn type baskets.

length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 1-5pm; Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $175 materials $55 age with adult 14+

Pine Needle Basketry with Paula Sundet Wolf

length (days) 2 hours 9am-4pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $17

The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry with Tina Fung Holder 10/10/15-10/11/15 4/30/16-5/1/16

The bright burgundy-red branches of the red-osier dogwood make this native regional shrub a standout in the northern landscape and a prime candidate for basketmakers in the north. With straight, flexible twigs, red-osier is perfect for learning basic basketmaking skills and creating inspiring pieces. In this class students will make a frame basket with a handle (also known as melon style). First they will learn how to spin cordage with iris leaves, braid cattail leaves, and then shape and weave the basket using the cordage and red-osier stems. Beginners are welcome, as with a little enthusiasm and no previous basket-making experience participants leave the workshop with a fine looking basket. Experienced basketmakers will enjoy exploring new horizons working with red-osier.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $30

Weaving Holiday Ornaments From Birch Bark with John Zasada/Julie Kean 12/5/15-12/6/15

Start your holiday season off with a weekend on the North House Folk School campus weaving traditional and contemporary ornaments from birch bark. Explore the range of birch bark weaving holiday projects from the traditional Swedish woven heart to a 3-dimensional birch bark star, which are both highlighted in North House’s “Celebrating Birch” book. Working with colorful embellishments, learn to weave and string birch bark beads for a traditional garland. You’ll have a wonderful collection of gifts and ornaments to share with family and friends at the completion of this course. Students are welcome to take just the first day of this course for 50% of tuition and a reduced materials fee. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 single day rate available ($75/$85) early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $30 ($22 for those enrolling in single day)

9/12/15-9/13/15

Create a traditional coiled basket from locally harvested red pine needles. Starting with either a pliable birch bark base or an elegant agate base, you will work with a variation of the spiral stitch to form a basket with a distinct spiral pattern inside and out. Samples of pine needles from other pine species and information on how to gather and store materials will also be discussed. Assorted found natural objects may also be incorporated into the basket. No previous basket weaving experience is necessary, just your enthusiasm to learn.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-4pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $17

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Work with locally harvested sweet grass, cattails, and sedges during this two-day class while learning the art of coiling a sweet grass basket. We’ll incorporate an elegant agate as a base for the basket. Hands-on instruction provides students with an introduction to the traditions and skills of basket weaving, and discussion about how to identify sweet grass and gather materials for future projects. No previous basket weaving experience is necessary, just your enthusiasm to learn.

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Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade with Dave Hanson/Cody Myers 9/3/15-9/5/15 5/12/16-5/14/16

Outfit your own blacksmithing tool chest while developing and refining your skills on the forge. In this course, you will create the set of tools needed to become a backyard blacksmith, while simultaneously learning the basics of blacksmithing. Initial tool projects will include tongs and fire-tending tools. Heat treatment, forging, fire types and more will be covered as you cultivate both your skills and your tools. Chisels and punches will also be crafted as time allows. Forge-welding may be discussed. This class is suitable for beginners and those who would like to continue their learning. Materials fee includes the use of coal/gas for forgework and the cost of steel, etc. An optional fourth day is available upon request for $85 plus a $45 materials fee. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $270 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $195

Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond with Dave Hanson/Cody Myers 4/26/16-4/28/16

Always wanted to try your hand at the forge? This is the place to start and continue to develop your blacksmithing skills. You will be introduced to the basic skills of the blacksmith including safety, fire control, tools and equipment in both a classroom and ‘on the forge’ setting. Student projects will be tailored toward individual skill levels. The class will begin with basic projects such as decorative nail-in-hooks to learn hammer skills. More advanced projects such as basic tool making and decorative/ornamental work will be encountered as class progresses. The first day, the class will use coal forges and the remainder of your time may be on either a coal or gas forge. This course is tailored to meet your needs on the forge while ensuring consistent and quality work. You will leave with a higher skill level regardless of where you start. Materials fee includes the use of coal/gas for forgework and the cost of steel, etc. An optional fourth day is available for students who would like to continue learning for an additional $85 in tuition, $45 in materials. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $270 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $195 age with adult 15+

Forging the Scandinavian Small Forest Axe

blacksmithing & tool making blacksmithing

Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond Blacksmithing: Viking Fire Steels Building the Fur Trade Rifle Crafting the Traditional Pattern-Welded Puukko Knife Forge-Welding a Damascus Blade and Other Items Forging the Scandinavian Small Forest Axe more details, more photos:

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blacksmithing, continued Hand-Forged “Using” Knife

toolmaking Building the Northwest Trade Gun Knifemaking: Crafting the Norwegian Tollekniv Norwegian Knifemaking: Crafting the Everyday ‘Hverdags’ Knife Sharpening Tutorial Tool-Making for Wood Workers and Others 8

Blacksmithing: Viking Fire Steels with Robert Burns

8/10/16-8/13/16

In this course we will cover historic methods of reproducing Viking era fire steels. The book of matches or lighter to people of a by-gone era, a fire steel is a tool that has aided mankind in making fire for several thousand years and reached its peak of artistry during the Viking period in Northern Europe. This course is perfect for those who want to expand their knowledge of blacksmithing and forge work, and a great fit for beginners as well. Techniques covered will be drawing, tapering, upsetting, scrolls, forge welding, and chisel work. Students will work on several projects over the four days, allowing participants to watch their skills grow. On the last day, we’ll learn to make fire with our new tools. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $340 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $300 materials $135 age with adult 14+

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Building the Fur Trade Rifle

Hand-Forged “Using” Knife

4/28/16-5/8/16

6/15/16-6/17/16

with Brent Gurtek

Students will learn the history and craft of the flintlock Trade Rifle, a muzzle loading firearm associated with the 19th-century American frontier, including the Great Lakes fur trade. Rugged, accurate yet inexpensive, it fully answered the big game shooting needs of this era and still remains a fine hunting arm. A brief history of the Trade Rifle and the conditions leading to its design will fuel discussion as students undertake this challenging but rewarding project. Hand tools will largely be used in constructing an authentic Trade Rifle from a pre-shaped, semi-inlet maple stock, using essentially the same techniques employed by the early makers. This project is appropriate for first-time gun makers, but past experience in woodworking will be helpful. During the 11-day course, students will begin their project with a pre-shaped stock of seasoned maple (suitable for an authentic flintlock Trade Rifle), a proper flint lock mechanism and heavy, rifled barrel. From there they will complete the inletting of the barrel, lock and other period-correct metal components, some of which they will fashion themselves. length (days) 11 hours 9am-5pm tuition $825 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $775 materials $600 some variation possible ($650)

Crafting the Traditional PatternWelded Puukko Knife with Robert Burns

9/8/15-9/13/15 8/22/16-8/28/16

For hundreds of years the puukko knife has been the prized tool of Northern Europe and Scandinavia for its versatility and simple elegance. In this course you will learn how to perform the traditional techniques used by Northern craftsmen for centuries including the forging of the blade, fitting and crafting of the handle, and the making of a sheath. The blade will be a damascus blade (or pattern welding), a steel that was used by the Vikings to create their tools and weapons. The handle will be made out of birch bark and small pieces of wood. Small birch bark squares will be stacked one on top of the other and laminated together to form a solid and beautiful handle. We will sew the sheath from leather. This course will bring these ancient techniques back to life to create a functional and beautiful tool.

length (days) 7 hours 9am-5pm tuition $510 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $450 materials $305 age with adult 14+

with Robert Schulz

Norwegian Knifemaking: Crafting the Everyday ‘Hverdags’ Knife

Forge-Welding a Damascus Blade and Other Items with Dave Hanson/Cody Myers 5/24/16-5/29/16

Highly prized for centuries for its uncanny strength, ability to hold an edge and distinctively beautiful swirling and flowing patterns, Damascus steel is art: forge welding at its finest as you combine different types of steel, forge them through fire and hammer into one solid billet. Like a baker uses kneading and folding to create a loaf of marble rye bread, the blacksmith uses welding, folding and drawing techniques to create a completely unique piece of steel. Through this course you will learn how to forge weld a Damascus steel billet and will then turn the billet into a knife. Knife style and profile are open ended and students are encouraged to come with something in mind. By giving a detailed look at topics like annealing, normalizing, heat-treating, thermal cycling, grain structure, grinding techniques, polishing and finishing this course is meant to give a thorough understanding of working with steel. The class is open to students of all skill levels, from students anxious to pick up a hammer for the first time to experienced smiths looking to develop new skills. Depending on skill level students may or may not go home with a finished blade but everyone will leave with a solid foundation and understanding of knife forging and working steel. Materials fee includes the use of coal/gas for forgework and the costs of steel, etc. An optional sixth day for extra knife work is available upon request for $85 plus a $60 materials fee. length (days) 6 hours 9am-5pm tuition $570 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $510 materials $305

Forging the Scandinavian Small Forest Axe with Robert Burns

8/15/16-8/20/16

The Scandinavian small forest axe was designed to be light and portable, commonly used while hiking to gather wood, and used in wood carving. Students will learn to forge the axe head, harden and temper, and fit the handle with bladesmith Robert Burns. The heads will be created using the wrapped and forge-welded method of construction which uses a low carbon steel body and high carbon steel for the edge. The heads will then be forged to shape and refined by hand with files. Students will leave with a fully functional and razor sharp axe ready to use for camp chores, felling, or carving. Small adjustments to the alignment, shape, and grind of the bit can greatly affect the axe’s performance in different applications. Students will be able to subtly tweak their axe for best performance. Some forge welding experience and knowledge of basic forging techniques such as drawing out, bending, and punching (the more the better) is very helpful. Sharpening Tutorial

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This class is just what the title suggests- making a knife that is meant to be used- in the garden or forest, for cooking or hunting. We will begin by hand-forging a blade of high-carbon steel, starting from round stock. With the blade forged to shape, we will do heat treatments of annealing, hardening, and tempering to get a knife that is able to hold an edge while being “tough” enough to withstand use. Students will then either forge guards, or cast bolster and pommel fittings. All finishing and sharpening will be done with files, sandpaper, and stones. We’ll work with antler, wood, or bone for handling our custom, hand-made knives, ready to be used. Students are encouraged to bring their own special handle material, though the instructor will have plenty available. This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate smiths.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $270 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $60

Knifemaking: Crafting the Norwegian Tollekniv with Gene Tokheim

8/10/16-8/14/16

Crafting the “tollekniv” (whittling knife) is a rich cultural tradition of Norway, kept alive by many Norwegian smiths and knifemakers today. Knifemaking explores three common craft traditions – metal work, leather work and wood work. Using Norwegian knifemaking techniques and shared characteristics amongst Norwegian knifemakers, learn to fit a hand-forged blade to a wooden handle that you shape and finish by sewing a decorated leather sheath with hand-polished silver and brass embellishments. Dating back to the Iron Age, the craft has been passed down person to person, with specific materials, tools and equipment to make the best quality knives known throughout the world. The blade is made by a Norwegian blacksmith to ensure the best quality available and the “flaming” birch wood for the handle, known for its stunning character and superior strength, is imported directly from Norway. Working with Italian leather, preferred by knifemakers for its rich, smooth texture, you will also have the opportunity to solder, shape and polish the silver and brass work that makes the finished product stylistically represented as a Norwegian knife. length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm tuition $425 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $375 materials $130 age with adult 10+

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Norwegian Knifemaking: Crafting the Everyday ‘Hverdags’ Knife

with Gene Tokheim 3/3/16-3/4/16

The “tollekniv” or whittling knife is a rich cultural tradition of Norway. In this class you will make a “hverdags kniv,” a style of knife gets everyday use in the fields or forest. Women often like the “damekniv”, a smaller knife to use around the house. In this 2-day class we will use the finest materials imported from Norway to fit a handforged blade to a wooden handle that you shape and finish by sewing a leather sheath of your own design.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $110 age with adult 10+

length (days) 6 hours 9am-5pm tuition $510 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $450 materials $145 age with adult 14+ 9

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Sharpening Tutorial with Dennis Chilcote 3/18/16-3/19/16

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get the Edgeâ&#x20AC;? might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges, knives, scissors, spokeshaves and more--these tools of the trade function at their best when the cutting edge is truly prepared for business. Ready to slice butter? This comprehensive overview of sharpening will help you understand the types of cutting edges, characteristics of steel, tempering, and the difference between grinding and honing through a series of demonstrations and hands-on applications. Power sharpening and hand sharpening will be explored. You are strongly encouraged to bring up to five hand tools to sharpen as a class project. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $15

Tool-Making for Wood Workers and Others with Paul Linden

5/20/16-5/22/16

This course is an introduction to working with and heattreating the common high-carbon steels used for edge tools. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different steel types and put this knowledge into practice by creating several tools. We will analyze a number of different tools and compare their performance. Can you really make a nice, working knife from an old file? Blacksmiths and tool-makers know that you can, and we will do it in this class. We will each make a scratch awl and a small carving knife to start, but additional tools like marking knifes, scrapers, small chisels, and larger or curved knives are all possibilities.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials varies ($25-$40) age with adult 12+

Techniques of Pram Boat Building: Old World Boatbuilding Traditions

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Cedar-Strip Boatbuilding: Build Your Own Canoe or Kayak Oar Construction: Make Your Own Set Pram Boat Building: Build Your Own Traditional Norse or Swedish Pram Wood-Canvas Canoe: Build Your Own with Guest Instructor Jerry Stelmok

learn the techniques Birch Bark Canoes: Traditional Construction Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals Techniques of Pram Boat Building: Old World Boatbuilding Traditions Techniques of Wood Canvas Boat Repair

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Birch Bark Canoes: Traditional Construction

Oar Construction: Make Your Own Set

Techniques of Pram Boat Building: Old World Boatbuilding Traditions

6/25/16-6/28/16

4/2/16-4/3/16

3/21/16-3/25/16

with Erik Simula

Explore the history, construction and use of the Native American birch bark canoe in this hands-on course. Paddled for centuries on the lakes and rivers of the interior, all the necessary materials can be sustainably harvested from a healthy boreal forest: birch bark, cedar, spruce root and spruce gum. During the course you will work on several birch bark canoes in different stages of construction. Coursework includes harvesting and processing materials, canoe design characteristics, hand tool usage, traditional construction techniques, and historical use. This is a rare learning opportunity for anyone interested in the construction and history of the birch bark canoe.

length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $360 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials included

Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals with Ken Koscik

6/20/16-6/26/16

With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong and quick to build. Gain the know-how and confidence to complete a boat project in your own backyard through seven days of hands-on instruction building a tandem canoe with other students. Techniques involve setting up the strongback and templates, planking, fiberglassing and fitting out the canoe, as well as other boatbuilding skills. Just like the title says, a solid foundation of the ‘techniques and fundamentals’ provides the skills to complete your desired cedar-strip boat building project. Separate tuition payment and cancellation policies apply to this course. At the close of the course, the studentbuilt canoe project will be for sale at a defined price to interested students (cost of materials). If multiple students are interested, a raffle will decide who will go home with the tandem canoe. An easy project to cartop back to your waterway and start your paddling adventure! length (days) 7 hours 9am-5pm tuition $560 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $525 materials included age with adult 14+

Cedar-Strip Boatbuilding: Build Your Own Canoe or Kayak with Ken Koscik

9/24/15-10/4/15 9/20/16-9/30/16

Enjoy the contrast of light and dark wooden strips, the quiet lapping of water on wood and the pride of craftsmanship that stems from building your own cedarstrip boat. From start to finish, cut thin cedar planks and learn to assemble an appealing pattern for your canoe or kayak. Students may choose from three cedar-strip boat projects: an 18 1/2’ tandem cruiser canoe, a 16’ tripping canoe or a 17’ kayak. Students must bring a partner, family member or friend (or two!) to help…this can be a great project that will result in a lifetime of memories. Due to the nature of this course and intensity of instruction, this class is limited to one boat project per session. length (days) 11 hours 9am-5pm tuition & materials $4,500 per boat age with adult 14+

with John Beltman

Give your boat a taste of traditional nautical life by handcrafting a classic set of wooden oars. This two-day workshop provides a thorough, hands-on introduction to the craft of oar making. You’ll use traditional hand tools including a spokeshave, drawknife and block plane to shape a custom set of oars from basswood and learn about finishing the oars using traditional leatherwork for handles. Create a set of oars from a variety of patterns and styles, or you can design your own to specifically fit your boat. There’s nothing like an early morning or sunset row - get equipped and out on the water. Under the instructor’s supervision, participants may experiment with a variety of handcrafted wooden oars and wooden boats on campus to determine their preferred sizes, limited to 8ft in length.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials varies, approx $110

Pram Boat Building: Build Your Own Traditional Norse or Swedish Pram with John Beltman

3/21/16-4/1/16

Take this one-of-a-kind opportunity to build a customsized, traditionally built wooden lapstrake boat, originating in design and construction from the fjords and fishing villages of Norway and Sweden. You may choose from two options: 1) the Norse Pram (12 days), an inshore craft that makes an excellent tender or rowboat at the lake, and is often referred to as the “water wheelbarrow” of the fjords of Norway; or 2) the Swedish Pram (10 days), a square-ended wooden watercraft, built in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to meet the specific needs of the intended user, traditionally fishermen, farmers, or tenders. In consultation with the instructor, you build and design your own 10’ to 16’ pram using traditional materials including white spruce, white pine, oak and copper fastening to meet your intended uses for the boat. Students interested in building the pram as a sailing vessel are welcome to do so. The pram is built using old-world, simple and honest construction techniques. Students will learn to ‘loft by eye,’ making it a great project for the first-time boat builder, who will walk away with a lifetime of skills, or experienced builders interested in this unique style of construction. In the traditional fashion, the boat will be finished with pine tar, linseed oil and turpentine. Students are encouraged to bring a partner to help…this can be a great family project that will result in a lifetime of memories. The instructor will consult with each student six weeks prior to start of the course to assess materials needed for the intended boat to be built.

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An old Norse saying goes, “A man without his boat is a mere prisoner.” This class is a one-of-a-kind study and hands-on look into the techniques of traditional Norwegian and Swedish boat builders: We’ll explore the developments and skills required to build wooden lapstrake boats that have plied the fjords and fishing villages for centuries - stemming as far back as the Viking era and into today across Scandinavia and the Baltic. In a group setting, you will build a 10-16’ wooden rowing pram. Along the way, you will learn how to ‘loft by eye,’ design and build a full-size rowing pram using lapstrake techniques, bevel watertight planking, cut compound bevels for framing and riveting while working on a full sized boat. After this course you’ll be capable of returning to your own backyard and building a pram at minimal cost. Simplicity of boatbuilding, use of readily available lumber (from your own lumberyard!), no mold construction, minimum number of tools including simple carving knives, versatility of creating different shapes or customizing the boat to your needs, (which may include sailing, iceboating and a variety of rowing positions, depending on how many people wish to use the boat), make this approach to boatbuilding a valuable investment of time and energy. length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm (some evenings) tuition $455 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials included

Techniques of Wood Canvas Boat Repair with Jeanne Bourquin 9/22/15-9/25/15

If you’re contemplating a repair project on a wood canvas canoe but would like a little help getting the skills you need under your belt, we have a perfect opportunity for you! North House has a small Old Town dinghy in need of repair (it’s a good story that you’ll hear on the first day of class!). Under the skilled tutelage of boatbuilder Jeanne Bourquin, students will steam bend and replace cracked ribs, put in new planking, canvas and then fill this sturdy craft so she’s ready to get back on the water. You’ll gain hands-on experience in these skills and take advantage of discussion time to cover your questions about repairs. Students are welcome to bring their own project to survey and make a repair plan on the last day of class. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $340 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $300 materials included

This Build Your Own option allows you and your friends/family the option to build either a Norse Pram, a boat with a rounded, more complex ‘sweep’ to it, allowing it to gracefully roll over swells, or a Swedish Pram, a boat with squared end, simplifying construction. **Norse Pram: 12 days - $1,400-$1,700 for materials **Swedish Pram: 10 days - $1000-$1200 for materials hours 9am-4pm tuition $3225 per boat

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Wood-Canvas Canoe: Build Your Own with Guest Instructor Jerry Stelmok with Jerry Stelmok

8/23/16-9/5/16

Most years, you have to travel to the East Coast to build a wood canvas canoe with master canoe-builder Jerry Stelmok of Island Falls Canoes, who has literally written the book on history of the craft. However, in 2016, Jerry will take up residence in the North House boatshop for two weeks to build these beautiful vessels with up to three students, who will no doubt go on to have myriad adventures in their hand-built boats. From steam-bending ribs to stretching and filling canvas, you and a partner (or two!) will be fully immersed in the building process under Jerry’s careful guidance. Participants generally build the 17’6” Atkinson Traveler, but the 16’6” Otter or Lutre models are possibilities as well. Canoes are built, canvassed and filled during the class and then taken home, painted and varnished – and will provide many years of pleasure on the water. Many hands make work light, and students should plan to bring a partner (or two!) to help…this can be a great family project that will result in a lifetime of memories. length (days) 14 hours 9am-5pm tuition $3150 for 2-3 builders per canoe early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $2950 materials $2200 some variation is possible age with adult 14+

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Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop

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Anorak: Sew Your Own Traditional Outer Garment Blanket Coat: Techniques for Making Your Own Warm Wool Blanket Coat Deerskin Mittens with Aniishiinaabe-Style Beadwork Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps: The Scandinavian Textile Craft Nature’s Insulator: Sew A Traditional Wool Blanket Shirt Ready, Set, Sew: Patches and Pillows Scandinavian-Inspired Surface Design: Block Printing on Fabric for Garments and Home Furnishings Sew Your Own: Scandinavian Work Shirt Sewing the Saami-Inspired Tuomisalo Hat

Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks Up the Gunflint Trail Moccasin-Making & Bead Embroidery in the Aniishiinaabe Style Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop Shoemaking: 10th-Century Scandinavian Turn Shoe Shoemaking: Chukka Boot Shoemaking: Internal Stitchdown Workboots Shoemaking: Modern Turn Shoe

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Anorak: Sew Your Own Traditional Outer Garment with Cindy Muus

1/29/16-1/31/16

The anorak is the traditional outer garment worn throughout the far North and Arctic climates. It is designed to be worn over heavier insulating layers to block the wind and shed snow. This anorak design may be made from a variety of fabrics and features large sleeves with adjustable wrist gussets, a deep hood, and a large hand-warmer patch pocket on the front. Trim may be added if desired. The instructor will contact registered students regarding fabric options and other necessary supplies. Prior sewing experience is necessary to complete the anorak in the time allowed.

length (days) 2.25 hours Day 1: 5-7pm; Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $165 materials varies (approx. $90)

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Blanket Coat: Techniques for Making Your Own Warm Wool Blanket Coat

with Carol Colburn

11/19/15-11/21/15

A blanket coat made from a Hudson Bay-style blanket is an inspiring & distinctive example of style and craft. In this skill-building workshop, students will gain the patterning, fitting, and sewing skills they need to create their own unique blanket coat. Made from new or recycled warm wool blankets, these coats are very adaptable and can be used for many outdoor activities and conditions. Students will practice fitting their patterns, handstitching, and construction techniques as applied to blanket coat making. They will come away knowing sturdy and decorative hand stitch variations and will have a custom blanket coat pattern based on the distinctive North House Folk School example. Students will leave with their coat cut from the blanket and ready to enjoy stitching and finishing the coat at home. Each student can bring their own blanket, or before the class order a plain colored blanket from the instructor. This is a collaborative workshop open to students of all levels.

length (days) 2.25 hours Day 1: 5-7pm, Days 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $165 materials $40 additional $35 if purchasing blanket

Moccasin-Making & Bead Embroidery in the Aniishiinaabe Style

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11/13/15-11/15/15 2/19/16-2/21/16

Remember the last time your feet were too cold to enjoy wonderful wintry weather? Do away with rigid unbreathable footwear and discover the traditional footwear of the north: mukluks. The flexibility of the natural materials used in construction allows the foot to generate heat, and a breathable layering system allows moisture to escape. In this course you’ll be guided through the process of pattern making, and handcraft your own pair of hide mukluks with knee high or shorter uppers. Booties or liners must be purchased or made before the workshop. Some sewing experience is helpful but not necessary.

length (days) 2.5 hours Nov session Day 1: 3-7pm; Day 2/3: 9am-5pm; Feb Session: Days 1/2: 9am-5pm Day 3: 9am-1pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $190 materials $80

Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks Up the Gunflint Trail with Jo Wood

11/6/15-11/8/15

with Marcie McIntire

North House is pleased to announce an opportunity to experience the rich ecological beauty and cultural history of the Gunflint Trail AND immerse in the traditional northern craft of mukluk making. This session of Expedition Footwear: Making Mukluks will be taught by long-time North House instructor Jo Wood at Gunflint Lodge.

Up north, there’s a saying that there’s no bad weather, only the wrong clothes. Outfit yourself with the right sort of clothing to protect your body from the elements in this course, in which you will design a comfortable and warm pair of deerskin mittens to wear during the winter months. The mittens are ideal for daily wear, working outside or long winter adventures. You will decorate the mittens with bead embroidery using your own design. The basics of deerskin sewing will be taught as well as the sewing of a warm wool lining. Your materials fee includes deerskin, wool fabric, beads, needles and thread.

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length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $300 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $260 materials $80 age with adult 10+

9/11/15-9/13/15

Discover the designs, color, styles and technique of traditional bead embroidery as you work with Ojibwe cultural specialist and Grand Portage band member Marcie McIntire, sewing and decorating a pair of moccasins in this course co-sponsored by the Grand Portage National Monument. The course begins with an overview of the Grand Portage National Monument’s historic collection of footwear and bead embroidery. You then design a pair of moccasins to make, choosing from either a baby or child’s moccasin pattern or an adult-sized pair. Using quality tanned hide, Marcie will teach the steps required for assembly and help you design a pattern to finish your pair of moccasins with bead embroidery. Your materials fee includes the fabric, interfacing, beads, needles and thread. The class will take place in the cultural heritage classroom at the Grand Portage National Monument Visitor Center in Grand Portage, Minn. (35 miles northeast of Grand Marais). Please note, most students who choose to make adult-size moccasins will finish one moccasin in 3 days, but leave with materials and knowledge to complete the project at home. For those interested in staying for an optional fourth day to fully immerse in the project, this is available for an additional $50. Please notify North House when registering. length (days) 3 hours 9am-4:30pm tuition $225 optional 4th day $50 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $195 materials varies - $75 adult size, $65 child size age with adult 9+

Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps: The Scandinavian Textile Craft with Larry Schmitt

11/3/15-11/7/15 5/16/16-5/20/16

Discover the textile craft tradition known as nålbinding and explore its Scandinavian roots. As a course project, students choose to create their own pair of mittens, socks, or a syltemjölkskopp – a “milk strainer” cap. Or draw from tradition to inspire a project of your own design in consultation with the instructor. Nålbinding is a way to make a looped structure fabric with a single needle and, when worked in wool, it is valued for warmth, durability, and practicality. The course covers the basics of nålbinding and explores those related crafts that are often incorporated in Scandinavian-style nålbound items. You will make your own nålbinding needles. Time will be devoted to the history and folklore of nålbinding as well as nålbinding’s influence on Scandinavian craft traditions. Scandinavian-style nålbinding reflects both place of origin and local culture. Students at North House will create nålbound items inspired by Scandinavia and infused with the spirit of Grand Marais! length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm tuition $375 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $350 materials $30

Gunflint Lodge will offer a variety of lodging options to students at special rates, allowing students to enjoy the beauty and northwoods hospitality of one of Minnesota’s premier wilderness resorts, and leave with a sturdy pair of hand-crafted mukluks to keep their feet warm & snug when the snows begin to fall.

length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 3-7pm; Days 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $190 materials $80

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Scandinavian-Inspired Surface Design: Block Printing on Fabric for Garments and Home Furnishings more details, more photos:

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Nature’s Insulator: Sew A Traditional Wool Blanket Shirt

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2/12/16-2/14/16

2/2/16-2/5/16

with Carol Colburn

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Tired of synthetic ‘fluff ’? Clad your torso with the miracle fiber: wool. Learn the history of wool, why it works, and how to maximize its performance as clothing with outdoorwear designed by Kevin Kinney, owner of Empire Canvas Wear of Duluth. In this class you will learn the basics of patternmaking and construction as we lay the foundation for a lifelong skill. To craft a Wool Blanket Shirt, we’ll enjoy a history lesson on the uses of this type of wool insulating shirt. We’ll start with thick, fulled woolen blanket and walk through the sequence for measuring and cutting flat textile to fit the human form. Next we will cut panels for a warm tunic that’s the cornerstone of a great winter wardrobe. Savor the joy of stitching by hand or by machine. We’ll build our shirts panel by panel. You’ll learn how to transfer your new skills to the construction of any sewn article. Embellish your creation with antler or stone buttons and leather trim. You’ll leave this course with a sound knowledge of garment crafting and a cozy shirt for the winter.

length (days) 2.25 hours Day 1: 5-7pm, Day 2/3:9am-5pm tuition $165 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials $55

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Ready, Set, Sew: Patches and Pillows with Martha Brummitt

Got a hole in your jacket or a rip in your pants? This class is an introduction to hand and machine sewing skills. You’ll cut and press fabric, learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, and create a decorative patch or a stuffed pillow. You can bring a piece of clothing to repair or come empty handed and go home with a pillow or a patch. Child-adult pairs are welcome and no experience necessary. length (days) 1 hours 9am-noon tuition $25 $35 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $20 $30 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 materials $5 age with adult 8+ w/adult; 12+ w/o

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Scandinavian-Inspired Surface Design: Block Printing on Fabric for Garments and Home Furnishings

with Karen Rognsvoog 3/18/16-3/20/16

Move over Marrimekko—make your own Scandinavianinspired fabric for clothing and home furnishings! The classic repeated block printed look of Scandinavian textiles has long brought color and nature into the home in fun and playful ways. In this three day hands-on course, students will carve Nordic-inspired images and patterns on small linoleum blocks and then use fabric inks to print with their blocks onto a variety of fabrics. Using design elements like mirroring, multi-directional random repeats and single direction patterns, students will use shapes and colors that are inspired by nature and Nordic folk art themes. In addition to block printing, the course will also experiment with the use of natural dyes prior to block printing on fabric. Students will take home several yards of hand-printed fabric to make into garments, table runners or placemats as well as the blocks they have created to continue work at home if desired. Fabrics will include linen, cotton, silk and some synthetics. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $60 age with adult 14+ more details, more photos:

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Moccasin-Making & Bead Embroidery in the Aniishiinaabe Style

Sew Your Own: Scandinavian Work Shirt with Carol Colburn

9/11/15-9/13/15

It works! Sew your own Scandinavian work shirt, designed for comfort and for your favorite outdoor activities. Learn a life-long skill while creating a shirt you will love to wear. Traditional shirts in the Scandinavian countries are great for layering and designed for outdoor life. Natural fiber striped fabrics of cotton, linen, and wool in many colors and textures can be used to make distinctive shirts. When made of traditional blue or red striped cotton, Scandinavians enjoy wearing these comfortable shirts to reflect their heritage. Sewing patterns and instructions are based on historical examples. Patterns are based on squares and rectangles. As you create your shirt, you will be guided step by step, adjusting your pattern, cutting, machine and hand sewing, and adding the finishing touches. Scandinavian work shirts are ideal for men, women and children who enjoy all kinds of outdoor life. The materials fee includes a reuseable pattern and sewing supplies. After registration, the instructor will contact you to discuss fabric options, which cost an additional $25-$90, depending on personal preference. length (days) 2.25 hours Day 1: 5-7pm, Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $165 materials $25 plus fabric costs, which vary ($25-$90)

Sewing the Saami-Inspired Tuomisalo Hat with Elma Strom Tuomisalo 9/25/15-9/27/15

What would you wear to wrestle reindeer on the arctic tundra? The Saami people dress in warm, functional clothing that is outrageously colorful and unique. In this course we’ll explore a bit of that cultural playfulness while constructing a Saami-inspired elegant winter hat. The project includes fine hand sewing techniques and wonderful fabrics – wool outside and cotton inside – with flexibility for your own creativity and preferences. In addition to sewing demonstrations, coaching, and time to sew, we’ll also enjoy stories, music, and traditional Finnish treats. Treat yourself to three days of peaceful sewing, good company, and come away with a hat that really is both practical and elegant.

Learn the age-old art of being a cordwainer. Using the original patterns designed in the mid-1930s by Paul and Edward Mathews of The Cordwainer Shop, Molly and her apprentice Candace will teach you to hand-stitch and hand-lace your own pair of Cordwainer Classics of the same design worn by Hollywood legends such as Caesar Romero, Shirley Temple, Mary Pickford and the original Henry Ford. Class will begin with a brief presentation on the history of the business and the original designs. Then we will move on to leather and color selection, cutting of patterns, and hand lacing using antique hand tools. The uppers will then be laced to the soles, placed on shoe lasts and baked before finishing. Made of non-synthetic materials, your handmade, one-of-a-kind shoes will only get better with time and last a lifetime if well-cared for. Upon enrolling, students will be sent a foot outline form, with explicit directions, to be sent back to the instructor prior to class. Students can choose to add a crepe sole or dress lightweight tread for an additional cost of $50. NOTE: Due to materials preparation needs and sizing, students must register for this course course 6 weeks in advance. length (days) 3.5 hours Days 1-3: 9am-5pm, Day 4: 9am-1pm tuition $350 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $330 materials $220

Shoemaking: 10th-Century Scandinavian Turn Shoe with Jason Hovatter

11/3/15-11/6/15

Crafting functional, durable and attractive footwear with your own hands is a deeply satisfying (and sole-ful!) task. We will begin by making a casting of your foot (shoes will truly be custom built) then move on to patterning and leather selection, cutting and skiving, butt stitching and assembly. Once the upper and sole are attached we move on to turning and hammering, closure and finishing and finally gooping the soles. A wide assortment of leather working techniques and tools will be covered, and after learning a few simple methods and skills, you’ll be ready to let your imagination run wild on your next pair of shoes. This pair of shoes could easily last you for the rest of your life if well taken care of! length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $395 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $380 materials $100

Shoemaking: Chukka Boot with Jason Hovatter

11/16/15-11/19/15

The chukka boot has roots that reach back to a decidedly non-northern location, the Sahara desert. Originally crafted by the cobblers of Cairo for South African troops during WWII, the practical, light-weight and comfortable design now has universal appeal, as an around-town shoe, sometime workboot and even a dress shoe. Craft your very own custom-fit pair with instructor Jason Hovatter, using hand skills and industrial sewing machines. The uppers will be of American bison, with a cushioned Goodyear outsole. They will be custom fit to your foot and with proper care, they’ll last a lifetime.

length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $440 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $400 materials $150

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $225 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $195 materials $40 age with adult 14+ 14

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Shoemaking: Internal Stitchdown Workboots with Jason Hovatter

11/7/15-11/10/15

It’s hard to imagine a more functional and necessary piece of footwear than a solid workboot—and one that is custom-fit to your foot? What more could you ask for really? We will begin by making a casting of your foot and then move on to patterning and leather selection, cutting and skiving, seaming and assembly. We’ll use industrial sewing machines--some sewing experience would be helpful but is not necessary. Once the upper and sole are attached we move on to closure and finishing and finally attaching and trimming the vibram outsole. Suitable for adventures of all sorts, these boots are full of possibility (rumor has it, you can even wear them skiing). length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $440 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $400 materials $150

Shoemaking: Modern Turn Shoe with Jason Hovatter

11/12/15-11/15/15

Inspired by centuries of shoe design, the modern turn shoe is an eminently practical and fashionable piece of footwear. From the city streets to wilderness survival, these shoes have been road-tested and found to be comfortable and durable. The uppers are American bison, the soles are made of heavy oil tanned latigo with an outer coating of recycled ground truck tire dust mixed with barge cement. As with all Jason’s courses, the process starts with a casting of your foot and moves onto patterning & leather selection, cutting and skiving, stitching and assembly. Then, some time at the industrial walking foot sewing machines to attach the upper and the sole, followed by turning, hammering, closure, and finishing. Leave with the best pair of shoes you’ve ever owned. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $440 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $400 materials $150

fiber arts Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series Bead Embroidery: Painting with Beads Flowers & Fauna of the North Woods Through Bead Embroidery Handcraft A Wool Braided Rug Norwegian Needlecraft: Taking the ‘Hard’ out of Hardanger Penny Rugs: Woolen Mosaics Primitive Rug Hooking: Beginning Techniques Wool: The (Really) Full Experience

dyeing

In Search of Color: Winter Natural Dye Workshop Natural Dyes in the Steambox Natural Plant Dyes

felting

Felted Bags Felted Baskets Felting for the Kitchen Foot Felting: Slippers or Winter Boot Liners No-Knit Felted Hats Nuno Felting: Scarves & Wraps Processing Raw Wool for Felting Sculptural Felting: Beyond the Basics

Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks

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Spinning Fibers on a Wheel

felting, continued Tomtens: Folkloric Felting Wooly Critters: Intro to Felting

knitting

Help Yourself To Knitting: Beginning Knitting Class Karesuando Mittens: Swedish Sámi Mittens from the Far North Kids Knit! Knitting Socks: The Essential Craft Lace Knitting Intro Sámi Knitting Traditions- Skolt Sámi Sampler Thrum Mittens: North American Knitting Traditions

spinning

Spinning Fibers On A Wheel Spinning Series: At the Wheel Spinning Series: Exploring Fibers Spinning Series: Preparing Fibers

weaving

Inkle Loom Weaving Mohair Cinch Weaving Woven, Decorative Bands: Weaving on the Modified Rigid Heddle more details, more photos:

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Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series

Foot Felting: Slippers or Winter Boot Liners

with Jo Wood 9/18/15

Discover the magic of “painting with beads” through your choice of seven different signature beaded lapel pin projects. In a reflection of the art and craft of bead embroidery, artist Jo Wood will lead you through your choice of one or two bead-embroidered projects, time permitting. The birch tree pin captures the essence of this tree species of the North. The lady slipper pin reflects the natural beauty of Minnesota’s state flower. The Christmas tree pin is just a perfect touch for a holiday gift. The dragonfly pin is playful in color and dimension. For the beginning beader this course offers an opportunity to learn basic stitches. For the experienced and returning beader it’s a unique, rewarding project to expand your creative palette of painting with beads. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies ($18-$70) age with adult 12+

Bead Embroidery: Painting with Beads with Jo Wood

2/11/16-2/12/16

Bring a favorite landscape image to class and create your own unique bead painting on felted wool (material provided). Your piece can be made into pin for a wearable work of art, or framed for display. This workshop is for all skill levels, those new to beading on fabric as well as for those wishing to explore the use of beads in their needle arts. Bead artist Jo Wood will introduce you to her favorite techniques for “painting” with beads. Her goal is to demystify the basic materials and process of bead embroidery. While working with bead colors and textures, you will also learn some simple principals of composition, transferring patterns, and how to add depth & dimension to your work. The use of beads has spanned cultures across the globe for more than 6000 years. Learn how this traditional needle art can be used in an innovative way. Come join us for a fun and relaxed creative experience and learn a new skill for your future projects.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $25

Felted Bags with Mary Reichert

9/14/15-9/16/15

Magic. It’s one of the most frequently used words in the classroom while making felt and in this course we will dive into the magic of felt-making as you craft your own handbag. We will begin with making pre-felt, then design and lay out the bag, wet-felt the project, and finish the class as we hand sew the felt into a one-of-a-kind (coveted by friends!) handbag. If you have never sewn felt you are in for a treat- it’s an incredibly durable, light, and flexible fabric which makes it a joy to sew. From carded wool to finished felt the wool shrinks about 40 percent, and this is all done by hand; please come prepared to be on your feet and fully engaged in your project.

length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm; Days 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials $75 age with adult 13+

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with Elise Kyllo

11/18/15-11/19/15

Thrum Mittens: North American Knitting Traditions

Felted Baskets with Mary Reichert

2/11/16-2/12/16

At its most basic, the basket form is simply a container made to hold or carry things—and there is no reason that basket can’t be made of a soft, beautiful piece of hand-crafted felt. Explore the possibilities of creating and sewing with felt as we craft a small felt basket. We will first design and then create a piece of felt from already dyed and carded wool, then cut our felt into pieces and hand sew them into a basket. If you have never sewn with handmade felt you are in for treat, it’s an incredibly durable, light, and flexible fabric which makes it a joy to sew. From carded wool to finished felt the wool shrinks about 40% and we do this all by hand so please come prepared to be on your feet and engaged in your project. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $30 age with adult 10+

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Felting for the Kitchen with Elise Kyllo

2/13/16-2/14/16

The kitchen is a great place for handmade wool items. Potholders, tea cozies, cup cozies, placemats, hotpads, table runners, dish scrubbies, felted soap balls-- all these projects use the basic method of taking wool batting or roving, adding designs with a felting needle (or not), add water, soap and agitation to create durable, washable, beautiful and practical things. Students follow their skill level and Elise will guide you in what you want to create. Everyone will learn from each other and undoubtedly be inspired and challenged. Students are welcome to take just the first day of this course for 50% of tuition. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 single day rate available ($75/$85)early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $30 add’l fees may apply depending on projects

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Flowers & Fauna of the North Woods Through Bead Embroidery with Jo Wood

6/11/16-6/12/16

Bring a favorite North Shore image to class: four-legged, swimmer, winged, rooted, or creepy crawler. You’ll use that image as the subject of your bead embroidery and make your own unique beadwork on felted wool (material provided). Your piece can be made into pin for a wearable work of art, or framed for display. Bead artist Jo Wood will introduce you to her favorite techniques for “painting” with beads. Her goal is to demystify the basic materials and process of bead embroidery. While working with bead colors and textures, you will also learn some simple principals of composition, transferring patterns, and how to add depth & dimension to your work. This workshop is for all skill levels, those new to beading on fabric as well as for those wishing to explore the use of beads in their needle arts. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $25 16

Warm up winter by making your own woolen slippers or boot liners. Using the ancient no-knitting wet felting technique, you will make a cozy, warm pair of slippers or boot liners. The craft hasn’t changed in centuries except we now can choose plastic instead of animal skins and soap instead of ash or urine. It’s a simple, almost magical technique that transforms fluffy wool into a durable thick material that is sculpted to the owner’s foot through patient, energetic agitation. We will discuss options for adding soles. Supposedly, the all-wool liners are warmer than the poly fiber mix that is so prevalent, but you’ll have to be the judge of that yourself. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials varies ($35-$50)

Handcraft A Wool Braided Rug with Traudi Bestler

10/2/15-10/4/15

The three-strand braided wool rug is reminiscent of an era when rag rugs were considered an affordable way to reuse worn clothing and blankets to create a rug for the home. Early American immigrants and rural pioneers handcrafted the rag rug and created a fiber tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. In this class, you will learn the craft of braiding rugs by making your own oval rug (about 2’x3’). You are welcome to bring old blanket-weight wool to incorporate into your own rug, though the instructor will bring enough colors of wool, braiding tools, and other supplies for creating your own heirloom rug. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies ($50-$60) age with adult 14+

Help Yourself To Knitting: Beginning Knitting Class with Kate Hartman

10/15/15-10/16/15 2/11/16-2/12/16 This class is an enjoyable,

two-day beginning knitting class which focuses not only on basic stitches and skills, but also on recognizing and correcting common mistakes which often frustrate the beginner. Topics include basic knitting skills, yarn basics and pattern reading. You will be provided with a beginning book, one pair of size 8 (Am) knitting needles, practice yarn and several easy project patterns to help you get started in this enjoyable craft and past time. Children and adults may choose to participate together on this learning experience, taking advantage of a special intergenerational rate. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $20 age with adult 10+

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In Search of Color: Winter Natural Dye Workshop

Mohair Cinch Weaving with Pop Wagner

3/31/16-4/3/16

with Stefania Isaacson

2/13/16-2/14/16

Spend a winter weekend generating golden hues with natural dyes. We will explore plant materials from garden and field, how to extract the dye and how to create our own dye pot. Yes, it’s February, and nothing is blooming right now, so, just how are we going to do this? Many dye plants can be frozen or dried, and these are what we will use. We will also use some extracts made from dyes to which we don’t have access, such as Fustic and Quebracho Yellow. This class will cover some of the long history of natural dyes, the color possibilities they offer, mordanting techniques, extraction process, dyeing methods, and some color theory. With so many dye plants readily available, and most of them giving a variety of yellows, this class will concentrate not only on these yellows, but on the variety of greens and oranges which can be produced by over-dyeing with madder and indigo. Students will take home many samples, instructions, and knowledge of how to dye from nature on their own. Students who are interested may register for just one day of this course for a reduced tuition rate—call for details. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $55 age with adult 14+

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Inkle Loom Weaving with Traudi Bestler

2/13/16-2/14/16

Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment, are easy to use and understand, and are easily stored. Specially designed to be used for making strong, patterned bands, inkle looms are used for weaving belts, laces, bookmarks, guitar and other instrument straps, leashes--anything that requires strength, durability and beauty. On the first day of class students will warp the loom and learn how to design and weave bands. The second day they will design and weave a project of their own choosing while learning further ways that the inkle loom can be used. Students in this class have 3 choices: bring the inkle loom they just built in the Build Your Own session preceding this course (pg 46), bring their own inkle loom, or rent one from the instructor for a small fee ($10). Limited amount of looms to rent; please reserve one when registering. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $15

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Karesuando Mittens: Swedish Sámi Mittens from the Far North with Laura Ricketts

The Sámi are Scandinavia’s only UN-recognized indigenous people, and have a culture rich with fiber traditions. Though known for colorful and highly family- specific gáktis, the penchant for bright colors extends to knitted goods as well. Join instructor Laura Ricketts, who has studied Sami knitting traditions extensively throughout Scandinavia, and explore Sami culture in the far north of Sweden in and around the towns of Karesuando and Jokkmokk through knitting the Karesuando mitten. Students will cast on and knit a miniature size, traditional Sami mitten, and leave with the knowledge to translate their skills to a full-sized pair of mittens. Students should know how to cast on, knit in the round, and do decreases and color work.

Natural Plant Dyes

Kids Knit!

with Allen Holzhueter/Kate Hartman 10/17/15

Get started on a lifelong hobby by learning the basics of knitting. Expert knitters and very patient teachers Allen Holzheuter and Kate Hartman will help kids learn how to maneuver those needles and have them knitting by noon. Kids can be accompanied by an adult (even old dogs can learn a new trick right?) or are welcome to attend on their own. Needles and yarn will be provided so students will be able to take their knitting home and continue to learn.

length (days) 0.5 hours 9-11am tuition $25 $40 adult/child pairearly bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $20 $35 adult/child pair materials $5 per knitter age with adult 7-8; 9+ w/o adult

Knitting Socks: The Essential Craft with Kate Hartman 2/13/16

Build your own boat and timber frame your own home - so why not knit your own socks? After all, “you can’t go barefoot,” as your mom used to say. In this day-long introduction to knitting socks, you’ll be on your way to making your own socks for the rest of your life. Learn the skills to make socks, including reading knitting patterns, circular knitting on double point needles, shaping the heel and shaping and closing the toe. You start on a model sock and are encouraged to bring a sock pattern you would like to make in the future. The instructor will guide you through these sometimes daunting instructions. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $25 age with adult 10+

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Lace Knitting Intro with Stefania Isaacson 2/12/16

Elegant knit lace can enhance many projects, whether it is sewn on the edge of a garment, brightening the corner of a simple knit accessory, or taking center stage as a shawl. Expand your knitting repertoire by exploring new techniques that will allow you to add flourish to basic projects and take on formerly intimidating endeavors. In this one day course, students will explore multiple patterns for lace knitting, and discuss the appropriate yarn, needles, and other tools needed to forge ahead with lacework. They will leave with samples and patterns, as well as the inspiration and skills to use beautiful lacework in all kinds of future projects. Yarn will be provided. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $20

Crafting tack for your horse using traditional techniques and materials is a gratifying experience. In this class, firsttime students will start with a basic 17-strand tied cinch. We will then make a combination roper with two layers of cord that are tied at the ends with woven bars. Advanced students will make a woven cutter or roper style or design a project of their choosing with assistance as needed. Students who are already making cinches will move directly to custom projects. Mohair cinches are traditionally used on Western saddles but we will discuss using these techniques for English, Dressage and Australian style girths as well. We will cover how to source material through suppliers of ready-made cinch cord. We will also discuss all steps of creating mohair cord for cinches, from the goats to the mill to the final step of hand-plying the yarn into cord. As a follow-up tool, participants will receive written instructions for making the basic 17 strand tied cinch and a wooden loom as well as a list of sources for tools and materials for cinch making. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $380 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials varies ($40 and up per project)

Natural Dyes in the Steambox with Cheryl Larsen/Karen Smaby 9/17/15

Dyeing cloth using natural materials is a magical process: Add a bit of steam, hot water and assorted leaves, flowers, and old rusty nails, and wait an hour…the results are extraordinary. Who knew all the colors of nature were hidden in plain sight? In this course, you’ll learn a bit about the history, chemistry and new innovations in natural dyeing processes and using a variety of materials that will vary seasonally. You never quite know what you’ll pull out of the steambox, and working with other students allows for a wide variety of experiments and collaborations to occur. The materials fee will include 3 silk scarves students will complete during the course. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $34

Natural Plant Dyes with Karen Rognsvoog 9/25/15-9/27/15 6/29/16-6/31/16

Enjoy the “thrill of discovery” in the many colors which can be achieved, and the variation of color that can be found in nature’s palette, by learning the complete subtleties of dyeing with natural materials. Dyeing with natural plants is more than a craft, it’s a fascinating and inexpensive hobby. Students will learn how to gather their own plant materials (the class ventures into the field to gather dye materials) and learn how to prepare dye baths to extract the color. We will cover the process of using different mordants - the mordant sets the color to prevent fading and determines the color of the final product. We will dye wool, silk, and cotton fibers too. Along the way, you will learn how to grow dye plants, and get tips on pruning, harvesting and storing plant materials to get the color you want. Students will leave the class with recipes, handbooks, 8 oz. of wool yarn and two silk scarves dyed “shibori” style with colors from nature. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $55

length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $15

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No-Knit Felted Hats

Penny Rugs: Woolen Mosaics

3/20/16

2/13/16-2/14/16

with Elise Kyllo

What kind of hat do you want? You can probably make it with wool, without knitting, just felting. Felting is an ancient technique of making material, predating spinning and weaving, from slippers found in East Asia 2,700 years ago to yurts in Mongolia to hats and mittens in Scandinavia. Simply combining wool fibers with water and soap and adding patient agitation, (this is not a washing machine project!) you will shrink and sculpt your wool into a desired form to fit your head. You decide whether it is a camo hunters cap, a beret, a toque, a rolled brimmed hat, a hat for winter or a hat for fashion. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $30 age with adult 12+

Norwegian Needlecraft: Taking the ‘Hard’ out of Hardanger with Lori Zimmerman 2/13/16-2/14/16

In this class, you will experience the practice of hardanger as a traditional Scandinavian needlecraft and cutwork tradition. Hardanger embroidery is a traditional Scandinavian handwork, enjoyed and practiced for hundreds of years (at least since 1650). In this introductory class, students will learn all the basic stitches used in hardanger as well as some of the “hazards” to avoid in order to actually cut your “finished” piece. Yes, that’s right: part of this tradition involves cutting away small pieces of the embroidered design to create beautiful patterns. The simplicity of the needlework allows for conversation and community as you learn together. Students will experience the hardanger process from start to finish on a small project and may even have time to begin a more advanced, individually selected project before two days are up. If you have interest and can count to five, you can do hardanger!

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $20 age with adult 10+

with Karen Smaby

Penny rugs use felted wool scraps to create a textile feast for the eye. Multicolored scraps are arranged in contrasting and complementary colors to create table runners, placemats and more, making a room come alive with color. Shapes of descending sizes are layered onto a wool background piece and stitched into place. Called “penny” rugs because the original template was a copper penny, these pieces have offered a frugal way to indulge in creative expression since the early 1800s. In this class, you’ll design and finish one project, with the possibility of pursuing a larger piece or starting a second project. While they are called “rugs,” the finished product is too beautiful to walk on, and makes a great table runner, trivet, pillow cover or colorful touch.

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 1-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm tuition $135 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $125 materials $20 age with adult 10+

Primitive Rug Hooking: Beginning Techniques with Carol Dunn

6/14/16-6/16/16

If you have longed for a therapeutic yet utilitarian craft, then rug hooking is for you! Rug hooking traces its roots to the northern colonies and Canada, when immigrants utilized textiles on hand to create rugs for their homes. Hooked rugs are made by drawing narrow strips of wool fabric through a background fabric of cotton, linen or burlap with a curved hook much like a crochet hook. In this class, each student will hook a small design that can be used as a rug, wall hanging, table mat or pillow top. Proper techniques of hooking and finishing will be taught. There will also be an opportunity to choose and color plan a second project to take home and work on.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies (approx $50 and up) age with adult 12+

Nuno Felting: Scarves & Wraps

Processing Raw Wool for Felting

3/18/16-3/19/16

1/23/16-1/24/16

with Elise Kyllo

Scarves: Many of us don’t leave home without them. They are imperative in the winter but they can also simply be fashionable. In this class you will learn the modern wet felting technique called Nuno which creates a durable, elegant and warm material by combining wool with silk or other lightweight fabric. They will be of your own design, and definitely unique, beautiful and warm. Nuno felting is especially exciting because it is a bit like painting with wool on a silk canvas with an unpredictable outcome. Students are invited to bring silk, organza, nylon or chiffon scarves to be transformed by adding wool fibers. Silk scarves will be available for purchase if needed. Come with a sense of adventure and patience!

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1:5-8pm Day 2: 9am-5pm tuition $135 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $125 materials $25 age with adult 12+

with Elise Kyllo

Processed wool can seem a bit expensive but if you ask around, you will likely find a sheep farmer that has bags of dirty wool in their barn. With a bit of patience and work you can process your own wool. We will look at wool varieties, including non- sheep fibers and talk about what to look for when purchasing raw fibers. We will wash, dye, hand card and use a drum carder to make batting for future projects. We will even discuss the option of using fermentation as a means of “washing” wool. Using our processed wool we will make a small wet felted project. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $30

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Sámi Knitting Traditions: Skolt Sámi Sampler with Laura Ricketts 2/11/16

What type of knitting is associated with the Sámi? The majority of traditional Sámi clothing is made of reindeer skin or wool felt. Very little is knit, except for mittens. This session will explore the knitting motifs of the Skolt Sami, whose traditional homeland lies at the junction of Norway, Finland and Russia. Skolt Sámi mittens are distinct from the Sámi to the west, because their patterns were created altering every colored-stitch with a maincolored-stitch, almost always in a natural, cream-colored wool. The Skolt Sámi motifs have retained their patterns names. Almost all of their pattern names are associated with elements of nature. Birch leaves, ptarmigan’s foot, boat’s bow… these are just a few of the Skolt Sámi motifs in store! Join instructor Laura Ricketts in knitting a sampler of symbolic, Skolt patterns while examining their rich tradition in wool. Students will create a swatch, wrister or mitten cuff. Students should know how to knit, purl, knit in the round and have stranding experience. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

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Sculptural Felting: Beyond the Basics with Elise Kyllo

Combine wool, soap and water, a felting needle and agitation and the sculptural possibilities are endless! This is a day to experiment with the amazing sculptural flexibility of wool and go beyond the basics. Using a variety of fill or building a wire armatage students create a sculpture of their imagination. Some experience with wet felting is helpful but not necessary-- students are encouraged to register for Wooly Critters the day prior to gain experience. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $25 add’l fees may apply depending on project

Spinning Fibers On A Wheel with Allen Holzhueter

10/15/15-10/16/15 The classic Saxony-style

spinning wheel was invented over 500 years ago, and is still a symbol of the “olden days.” Although the spinning wheel is no longer a household necessity for the production of the family’s clothing, many crafters, knitters and fiber artists find great satisfaction in spinning their own yarns for knitting or weaving. In this two-day introductory spinning class, you will be introduced to fibers suitable for spinning, fiber preparation and spinning prepared fiber on a spinning wheel. Participants are encouraged to bring their own working spinning wheel (both “Saxony” and “upright castle wheel” are acceptable.) The instructor will have three wheels available for students to share and develop their skills.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $150 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $130 materials $10 age with adult 12+

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Spinning Series: At the Wheel

Thrum Mittens: North American Knitting Traditions

Wooly Critters: Intro to Felting

2/11/16

11/20/15

Wool has the amazing capability of taking on great shapes, strength and forms when wet felted. In this class we will use the ancient practice of felting wool to sculpt a purely aesthetic and charming menagerie of creatures, both real and imagined. Using recycled wool, students will make a rough animal form, and then apply dyed wool roving over the form. Through the mysterious process of agitation, hot water and soap, a felted creature will emerge. Everyone will go home with a creature of their own design and an understanding of felting which could be transferred to other projects such as slippers, hot pads, tea cozies etc. This is an especially great opportunity for young imaginations to put their creative inclinations to work.

with Allen Holzhueter

Can’t find the yarn you want? Have really great fiber that needs to be transformed into yarn? Just curious about how a wheel works? Spinning your own yarn is the answer. First invented in the late 15th century the spinning wheel still is an efficient tool for creating yarn. Modern wheels may look different, but the spinning mechanism has not changed these 500 years. In this one day class we will concentrate on becoming friends with the wheel and training hands and mind to create the desired yarns for later projects. We will be using prepared roving provided by the instructor. There are wheels available if the student does not have access to one. Let the school know if you need a wheel for class. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at this fundamental fiber skill. Each day of the Spinning Series is a stand-alone one day course that will expose students of any level to a particular set of skills related to spinning. However, students are highly encouraged to enroll in 2 or 3 days for the fullest possible introduction to this engaging craft. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $10

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Spinning Series: Preparing Fibers with Allen Holzhueter 2/12/16

One of the secrets to spinning the yarn you want is good fiber preparation. We will begin by working with a raw fleece, learning where and what to look for in buying a fleece for the best fiber for your project. We will go through the steps for washing the fleece and preparing it for carding or combing. Using hand cards, a drum carder or combs we will create the roving for spinning. The best method, carding or combing, for the various fibers will be discussed. We will also explore blending fibers on the drum carder. Each day of the Spinning Series is a stand-alone one day course that will expose students of any level to a particular set of skills related to spinning. However, students are highly encouraged to enroll in 2 or 3 days for the fullest possible introduction to this engaging craft. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $15

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Spinning Series: Exploring Fibers with Allen Holzhueter 2/13/16

The fiber from sheep, wool, is the most commonly used animal fiber. With over 200 breeds of sheep, each with its own fiber characteristics, it can be overwhelming when trying to choose the one you want to use. In this class we will work with fiber from 10-12 breeds, concentrating on breeds easily found in the upper Midwest. The qualities of each breed will be discussed and the importance of choosing the best fiber for the project in mind and the proper preparation for spinning it. There will also be time for spinning alpaca and other more exotic animal fibers. Each day of the Spinning Series is a stand-alone one day course that will expose students of any level to a particular set of skills related to spinning. However, students are highly encouraged to enroll in 2 or 3 days for the fullest possible introduction to this engaging craft.

with Allen Holzhueter

Picture a traditional Norwegian mitten…an intricate design with snowflakes & figures probably comes to mind. Picture a thrum mitten…a what? Many people are familiar with the look of northern European knitting traditions, but few have heard of the thrum mitten. One of the few knitted items that was developed in North America, the thrum mitten comes from a very cold place: eastern Canada. Thrum mittens are of a basic construction, but by adding unspun wool (roving), the knitter creates a very warm, lined mitten with an interesting design. This workshop will spend the day learning the basics of the thrum and creating the distinctive look. Needles, yarn and roving are provided. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $20

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Tomtens: Folkloric Felting with Elise Kyllo 12/5/15

The belief in tomtens – or rural elves – started in Sweden and continues to be part of the folklore of the winter/holiday season. Tomtens are often portrayed both helpful and mischievous: they’ll do the chores, and then steal the cookies. Sound like a young person you know? No wonder these colorful, mythical creatures are also said to be the protectors of children.Felt tomtens and other holiday ornaments in this half-day course. Learn the basics of sculptural and needle felting while connecting with this old Scandinavian myth. Enrich the holiday experience for a young person in your life; this course is open to kids ages 10+ assisted by an adult. length (days) .5 hours Noon-5pm tuition $60 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $55 materials $15 age with adult 10+

Wool: The (Really) Full Experience: Dyeing, Felting, Spinning & Warp-Weighted Looms

with Elise Kyllo 10/16/15 6/16/16

length (days) 0.5 hours noon-5pm tuition $60 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $55 materials $15 age with adult 10+

Woven, Decorative Bands: Weaving on the Modified Rigid Heddle with Larry Schmitt 3/8/16-3/11/16

The intricate and colorful band weaving that is sometimes found on lusekofta (Norwegian ski sweaters) can be woven on a “spaltegrind.” This workshop will show how to transform a standard rigid heddle into a spaltegrind, a modification developed in the 1930s and 1940s by American weavers, to weave colorful, decorative bands that may include names, dates, and mottoes. In peasant crafts from Scandinavia, pattern is often laid upon pattern for dazzling effect. The use of these colorful bands in combination with two-color knitting is but one example of this approach to design. Students learn how to modify a standard rigid heddle and the basics of pick up weaving for bands. If desired, students can make appropriate shuttles – a small woodworking project. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $340 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $300 materials $25 age with adult 12+

with Elise Kyllo/Martha Owen/Elizabeth Johnston 6/2/16-6/5/16

Wool is an incredibly versatile, durable and beautiful fiber that can take many forms. Start at the very beginning of the process in this team-taught class, as you shear sheep, wash, dye and card the wool on Days 1 & 2. On Days 3 & 4, you will have a choice of projects: felting, spinning and weaving on a warp-weighted loom. Each student can experience two of these ancient crafts, but will learn a bit about all three as you share your experiences as a group. The course will be led by three fiber experts (a flock of fiber folk?): returning guest instructor Martha Owen of the John C. Campbell Folk School, international guest Elizabeth Johnston of Shetland, Scotland and long-time North House faculty Elise Kyllo, feltmaker extraordinaire who loves to use wool to create useful and whimsical things. This is a unique opportunity to fully immerse in wool craft. Songs and storytelling, as well as a public presentation on warp-weighted looms will round out the experience. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $380 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials varies ($70 and up)

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length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $15

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All Ground Up: Sausage Making with Craig & Diane Peterson/Jay Arrowsmith Decoux 10/15/15-10/16/15 1/16/16-1/17/16 2/5/16-2/6/16

Make your own sausage flavored the way you like it using your favorite meats. As a class, we will make and take home 4-5 kinds of sausage of your choosing from a list of about 10 varieties. These will be fresh, non-smoked, non-cured sausages like bratwurst, breakfast sausage, Moroccan, Polish, Italian, Chorizo and more. Sausage meats include pork, chicken, beef and your own wild game (e.g. venison). Learn how to grind, season (using no MSG, no preservatives), stuff, cook, eat, and serve the best sausages in the world - taking home about 25 lbs of fresh sausage! Homemade, handmade, fresh from your kitchen, it doesn’t get any better than this. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials varies (approx $60-$90) age with adult 10+

Artisan Breads I with Amy James

1/29/16-1/30/16

Hand-crafted, long-fermented, hot-hearth baked - these are the hallmarks of artisan bread. In this course we’ll explore pre-ferments and a long cool rise to extract maximum flavor from the grains. We’ll practice skills that will help you achieve consistency in your baking, shape beautiful artisan loaves, and use techniques to fit baking into your busy life. In Artisan Breads I we will make Pan au Levain, Sourdough Boule with variations, and Herbed Flatbreads. We will bake in North House Folk School’s wood-fired oven, and you will learn how to create the hot-hearth experience in your home oven. Open to beginning and intermediate bakers, this course requires the ability to stand for periods of time, to knead dough by hand, and to walk to and from the teaching kitchen and the outdoor wood-fired oven. Artisan Breads I is not a pre-requisite to Artisan Breads II.

foods All Ground Up: Sausage Making Artisan Cheesemaking Butchery Basics for the Home Cook Charcuterie Beyond the Basics: Traditional & Modern Methods of Meat Preservation Chocolate Truffles: Make Your Own Cooking from The New Scenic Café Cookbook for the Holidays Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles Grains Glorious Grains! Handmade Pasta Home Cheesemaking: Intro to Fresh Cheeses In a Jam and a Pickle: Stocking Up! Lighten Up: Eating Well on the Trail Pork Butchery for Home Use: Nose to Tail Reinventing Rhubarb: Savory and Sweet more details, more photos:

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Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth

Salumi: Traditional Dry Curing Methods Slow Food Sensations Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice Up in Smoke: Meats, Sausages and More Wild Rice Winnowing Tray: Craft Your Own Wild Ricing Push Pole: Craft Your Own

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Artisan Breads I Artisan Breads II Ethnic Pastries: A European Tour Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth Introduction to Sprouted Grain Flour Ovencrafting: Building and Baking In The Wood-Fired Brick Oven Small Breads: Pretzel Rolls, English Muffins & Bagels Time for Fika! Swedish Baking for Families Whole Grain Bakery 20

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm Day 2: 8am-4pm tuition $145 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $125 materials $30

Artisan Breads II with Amy James

10/23/15-10/24/15 5/6/16-5/7/16

Hand-crafted, long-fermented, hot-hearth baked: There are so many kinds of breads to explore! This course covers the same underlying concepts of artisan baking found in Artisan Breads I, with a focus on using whole grains. You’ll learn how to use soakers and pre-ferments to extract flavor and nutrition from the grains, and techniques to fit baking into your busy schedule. Recipes include Ciabatta, Whole Grain Boule with variations, and Whole Grain Pita. We will bake in North House Folk School’s wood-fired oven, and you will learn how to create the hot-hearth experience in your home oven. Open to beginning and intermediate bakers, this course requires the ability to stand for periods of time, to knead dough by hand, and to walk to and from the teaching kitchen and the outdoor wood-fired oven. Artisan Breads I and II do not need to be taken sequentially. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Day 2: 8am-4pm tuition $145 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $125 materials $30

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Artisan Cheesemaking

Chocolate Truffles: Make Your Own

6/7/16-6/9/16

2/7/16

with Gary Colles

Can’t whey-t to take your home cheesemaking to the next level? Make your favorite cheese anytime you want. You will learn the basics of cheese making during class and then be able to replicate and experiment at home. We’ll cover milks, starters, bacteria, molds, and common household equipment for cheese making that you probably already have in your kitchen. We will make at least six cheeses, working our way through simpler cheeses like mozzarella and cream cheese towards more complex cheeses including feta and farm house cheddar. On day 3 we will make Caerphilly and a Norwegian cheese. The hard cheeses will need to be finished at home. Bring your cheese appetite (no guarantees that your cheeses will make it home intact!)

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $30

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Butchery Basics for the Home Cook with Scott Graden

4/16/16-4/17/16

It’s time to take your knife skills to the next level! In this two day course, New Scenic Cafe’s Chef Scott Graden will guide students through two days of the art of butchering poultry, meat, and fish. Each student will learn to sharpen and care for their knives, then dive into the fine points of breaking down and preparing duck, pheasant, rabbit, suckling pig, arctic char, and herring. Once you learn to work with whole animals, a new world of economical and high quality ingredients will open up! The course culminates in a shared meal for students and one guest in a harbor-side celebration of learning, community and delicious food.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $160 materials $85 includes daily lunch & dinner for 2 on Day 2

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Charcuterie Beyond the Basics: Traditional & Modern Methods of Meat Preservation

with Rob Wells

A box of chocolates may be the perfect gift, but it’s even better when those chocolates are made by hand in your own kitchen. In this half-day hands-on cooking class, learn to make Belgian-style truffles with butter cream fillings. Unravel the mysteries of tempering by touch and feel and how to avoid seizing up (you and the chocolate!) the history, cultivation and development of this global favorite and gain insight into how best to purchase and select chocolate for your home projects. You’ll leave with plenty of truffles to share with friends and family or keep entirely for yourself. We won’t tell. length (days) 0.5 hours 9am-1pm tuition $65 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $55 materials $30

Cooking from The New Scenic Café Cookbook for the Holidays with Scott Graden

11/21/15-11/22/15

The holiday season brings with it celebrations,family gatherings and of course, plenty of delicious meals. Let Chef Scott Graden inspire your holiday menus with favorites from his recent cookbook, “New Scenic Café- the Cookbook.” In this hands-on course, held in the North House teaching kitchen, you will prepare a wide variety of dishes suitable for elegant entertaining and quiet dinners at home. The menu includes canapes: spanikopita / filo / spinach / feta / lemon zest / nutritional yeast flakes, lamb meatball / thumbelina carrot / apple cider gastrique; entrees: pork tenderloin / rutabaga-yukon puree’ / port-fortified cherries / scallion, rabbit confit, roulade & rack / fingerling sweet potatoes / English peas / cream sherry & foie gras sauce / pea tendrils; desserts: sweet potato chiffon / ginger tuile / browned butter caramel / whipped cream / toasted pecans, maple pot de crème / parsnip cake / candied cranberries / crème anglaise. The course will culminate with a shared community meal to enjoy your culinary efforts. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $85 includes lunch each day & dinner for 2, Day 2

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Ethnic Pastries: A European Tour with Kim Ode 12/5/15

Travel across Europe from the comfort of your own kitchen in this intensive, hands-on one-day exploration of beloved ethnic pastries. We’ll make several varieties from deep-fried puffs of Slovenian krofi to a classic Danish fruit pastry and several more, with both savory and sweet options. Homemade for the holidays is our goal. We’ll use the commercial ovens in the North House teaching kitchen, so you’ll be able to make everything at home. Bring an apron and containers to transport your baked goods home. Beginners are welcome, along with more experienced bakers. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $30

Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth with Amy James 10/25/15 1/31/16

Do you dream of pulling crisp, flavorful flatbreads out of your home oven as your guests look on? Are you looking for recipes and techniques that children or grandchildren can help shape and bake quickly for almost “instant gratification” breads? Have you always wanted to try baking in a wood-fired brick oven? In this one day baking class for beginning bakers, students will bake 3 kinds of flatbreads in the North House harbor side wood-fired oven. Class discussion includes how to create a hearth-like baking experience in your home oven and how to use cool fermentation to hold dough for convenience, flavor, and added nutrition. Resources will be provided for ingredients and techniques used during class, and students will take home loaves of bread. Open to beginning and intermediate bakers, this course requires the ability to stand for periods of time, to knead dough by hand, and to walk to and from the teaching kitchen and the outdoor wood-fired oven. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $28 age with adult 10+

Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

with Craig/Dianne Peterson, Eric Edgin, Jay A. Decoux

with Ian Andrus

3/31/16-4/2/16

5/27/16-5/28/16

In days gone by, eating meat meant butchering whole animals. A whole animal meant, pardon the pun, going “whole hog” into the preparation and preservation of all the parts of that animal. Today, many of those skills have fallen out of daily use, but here´s your chance to reclaim the simple and natural ways to keep meat in your diet all year-round. Through both hands-on participation and demonstration, we’ll cover a wide variety of skills and products. We’ll render lard, dry meats, prepare fresh sausages, smoke bone-in meats, fish and sausage, and cover freezing, brining, and curing a variety of meats as well. Students will take home a basketful of samples and the knowledge to tackle meat preservation in their home kitchens.

Have you always been interested in gathering wild foods but just weren’t sure where to start? This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common, nutritious and often abundant plants. These early risers sprout up almost as soon as the snow is gone, so you can be eating nutritious local green vegetables long before the farmers market gets rolling. We will start in the evening with introductions, ethics, and identification. The next day will consist of two field trips to locate and harvest the spring bounty. We will then come back to the classroom and prepare some simple dishes using what we collected. Participants should be prepared to hike 1-2 miles in the woods. The Saturday afternoon session will conclude in time for students to participate in the campus wood-fired pizza bake and attend the Northern Landscapes Festival Featured Speaker’s presentation.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies ($65-$75)

length (days) 1.25 hours Day 1:3-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm tuition $110 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $95 materials included

Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

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Grains Glorious Grains!

In a Jam and a Pickle: Stocking Up!

Lighten Up: Eating Well on the Trail

11/13/15

11/14/15

11/20/15

with Beth Dooley

While quinoa and red rice are grabbing all the headlines, our farmers are planting grains that are delicious, easy to use and as super-healthy as any of the “super foods” shipped in from far away. These grains are low-fat, high protein, and loaded with minerals and vitamins and antioxidants, known to help control blood sugar levels and support cardiovascular health. Many of them are either low in gluten content or gluten free. In this class we’ll work with a range of local grains, discuss their origins, nutritional components, how to store, cook, and use them up in leftovers, too. Cooks should know that once cooked, they keep beautifully, easy to throw into soups, stews and salads. Unlike pasta or rice, they don’t get gummy or sticky. They’re very forgiving and hard to overcook. Local heritage grains for everyday meals – easy, versatile, nutritious and so very good. These are the original superfoods! length (days) 1 hours 9am-3pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $15 includes lunch age with adult 10+

Handmade Pasta

with Beth Dooley

Preserve the glorious harvest of apples, pears, berries, root vegetables, onions, pickles, peppers, all from the garden, all good. We’ll review the basic preserving techniques and provide guidelines for different, sure-fire methods. Using less sugar and no added pectin, we’ll create healthy condiments that shine with natural flavors. Depending on what’s in season, we’ll create such recipes as: raspberry-rose hip jam; scarlet bell pepper and chile conserve; apple-juniper jelly; black currant vinegar; cardamom carrot relish; classic chutney, pickled beets, spiced crabapples. This class will focus on small-batch preserving for quicker, easier, and fresher results well suited to the way we eat and live today. length (days) 1 hours 9am-3pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $50 includes jars age with adult 10+

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Introduction to Sprouted Grain Flour with Amy James 5/8/16

with Rob Wells 10/11/15

While a craving for fresh handmade pasta might make you more likely to think “I’ll make reservations!” than “I’ll make dough!,” this does not need to be the case. Learn to demystify making fresh pasta. Once you learn, you’ll never want to go back to boil-from-a-box pastas again! In this class we’ll learn to make some of the most common noodle shapes from scratch. We’ll also be making raviolis of different shapes, potato gnocchi, and rolled cavatelli noodles. Come hungry because we’ll be making a wood-oven baked pasta for lunch! length (days) 1 hours 9am-2pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $25 includes lunch

Home Cheesemaking: Intro to Fresh Cheeses with Rob Wells 3/20/16

On the forefront of whole grain baking is the use of sprouted grain flour. Made by sprouting nutritious whole grains, drying the sprouted kernels, and then grinding them into flour, this naturally sweet, nutritious, and easily digestible flour can be made from a wide variety of grains. One of the advantages of using these flours is that dough can be mixed and baked the same day and still achieve the maximum flavor potential from the whole grain – no need to pre-ferment the dough! Experiencing success using sprouted grain flour, however, does require techniques that take into consideration its unique characteristics. Each student will make, bake, and take home 100% Whole Wheat Pizza Crust, Multigrain Crackers, and a Whole Grain Loaf, all using sprouted grain flour. Open to beginning and intermediate bakers, this course requires the ability to stand for periods of time, to knead dough by hand, and to walk to and from the teaching kitchen and the outdoor wood-fired oven. length (days) 1 hours 8am-4pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $35

No cheesy puns here, just an opportunity to spend a day learning how simple home cheesemaking can be. The main emphasis will be three fresh (non-aged) cheeses – mozzarella, ricotta, and soured milk cheese, but we will also learn the technique for a short-aged (one month) ricotta salata cheese. We’ll touch upon the history and culture of cheeses, as well as the differences between the varieties of cheeses – aged vs. fresh, rennet vs. nonrennet, waxed, mold-ripened, and more! At the end of the class, we will be using our new-found skills to make a great lunch, featuring our handmade mozzarella. This course is a great, though not required, intro to the longer cheesemaking course offered later in the year.

with Lindsay Lee

Take pounds off your pack weight without sacrificing the quality of your meals. Join Lindsay Lee, a 15 year veteran of the winter trail, in a warm winter tent to sample some fine food and learn how to lighten your load using a food dehydrator. Come hungry- this course includes lunch! Last year’s participants raved about the delicious eats: don’t miss out! length (days) 0.25 hours noon-2pm tuition $25 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $20 materials $10

Ovencrafting: Building and Baking In The Wood-Fired Brick Oven with Derek Lucchese/Russ Viton 4/30/16-5/3/16

Hearth loaves, wood-fired cooking, traditional baking - all potential uses for the wood-fired masonry oven pioneered and made popular by Alan Scott. This workshop will explore the history of masonry ovens, oven construction, mixing dough and brick oven baking. Over the four days of the course we will, as a class, build a 27” x 36” oven starting with hearth construction, followed by the oven walls, arches, door and façade in succession. Construction will end with the façade arch and chimney, as time permits. The building of the foundation, block walls and the finishing of the oven façade, its insulation and housing will be explained in detail. Interspersed with oven building we’ll be mixing dough and baking bread! The focus of this portion of the class will be naturally leavened (sourdough) whole grain breads such as whole wheat, rye, spelt and kamut. By class end you’ll have natural leavened and baked bread to take home, plus all the knowledge needed to build your own oven and bake in it. To provide hands-on experience for all students in each of the aspects of building, this class is limited to 10 students. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $445 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials $20

Pork Butchery for Home Use: Nose to Tail with Eric Edgin

11/7/15-11/8/15

Ever wanted to go whole hog? In this class, we will spend a day learning and discussing the anatomy, cuts, and corresponding cooking methods of pigs. On Day 2, we will use this knowledge to break down a pig together as a class using the traditional American style of butchering, which notably includes boston butt, picnic butt, ham, side, jowl, blade steak, etc. We will then prepare our cuts and enjoy a sumptuous meal we create as a class that you can re-create at home, honoring the pig by eating every last bit, nose to tail. Students will also go home with pork cuts and sample preparations.

length (days) 1 hours 9am-2pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $25 includes lunch

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $100 age with adult 15+

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Reinventing Rhubarb: Savory and Sweet with Kim Ode 6/26/16

No one is on the fence about rhubarb. But rhubarb lovers don’t mind the haters because that means more rhubarb for us! Still, even devotees can fall into a familiar pattern of pies, sauce and crisps. This class takes rhubarb in new directions -- as pickles, as curd, in appetizers, in salads, even paired with fish! Join Kim Ode, author of “Rhubarb Renaissance,” in exploring the savory side of this vegetable (yup, it is!), as well as learning some new twists on dessert. You’ll help prepare several dishes during the morning session, then enjoy them for a light lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll learn about growing and preserving rhubarb as we prepare more delights. We’ll wrap up the afternoon with “cocktail hour” with a fresh rhubarb beverage and eats. Bring an apron! length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $20 includes lunch

Salumi: Traditional Dry Curing Methods with Eric Edgin

11/18/15-11/20/15

A historically homebased craft and staple of diets and life the world over pretwentieth century, cured meats and fish have sustained humans and cultures for generations. In this class we will reacquaint ourselves with the traditional knowledge of meat preservation with recent scientific understanding threaded throughout. You will learn how to dry cure whole cuts of pork, using the Italian method of salumi, which differs from other methods of meat curing because it uses no smoke. Instead, whole cuts of meat are salt cured, providing a simple and relatively easy introduction to meat curing that can be applied to a variety of animals. On day one, we’ll discuss the tradition and science of the process to develop our understanding. On day two, we will start with a side of pork to break down to whole cuts for curing. Dry curing, done with whole cuts, makes for a simple introduction to meat curing which can be applied to a variety of animals. On day three, we will start the cures using three main ingredients: salt, meat, and time. Your materials fee includes dry cured meats to take home as well as a shared celebratory community meal. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $100

Sausages for the Summer Grill with Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux 5/12/16

It’s the summer season and time for a course to enable the grill master in all of us to make our own sausages for the BBQ. Designed to teach you how to make several kinds of sausage for those easy summer meals--from andouille to Polish. You will learn to grind, season, mix, stuff, package, prepare and serve your favorites. Once you learn the basics you will be limited only by your own imagination in what you can create for your own grilling pleasure. Fire up the grill and don your apron, it’s a perfect course for summertime!

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Slow Food Sensations with Scott Graden

2/27/16-2/28/16

Delayed gratification can be a very good thing when it comes to food. Join acclaimed Chef Scott Graden of the New Scenic Cafe for a two day exploration of classic dishes that take a little more time. Usher onions into a classic French onion soup, then coax luxurious flavors out of braised lamb shanks and simmer beef cheeks into bourguignon sauce. Practice the arts of confit and stock-making to prepare duck, and discover how easy it is to make gravlax and creme fraiche at home. A delicious steamed gingerbread dessert will cap the experience. The course culminates in a shared meal for students and one guest in a harbor-side celebration of learning, community and delicious food. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $160 materials $85 includes lunch & dinner for 2 on Day 2

Small Breads: Pretzel Rolls, English Muffins & Bagels with Kim Ode 6/25/16

Discover the satisfaction of making your own pretzel buns for brats or sliders, griddling fresh English muffins for breakfast, getting the perfect “chew” in a bagel, and making a great cracker in no time. Baking your own bread is fun, and economical, but it also enables you to vouch for every ingredient. No preservatives needed because it’s eaten so quickly! We’ll use the commercial ovens in the North House teaching kitchen in this focused, one-day class so you’ll be able to make everything at home. We’ll eat our labors over lunch, and there will be extra bread to take home at the end of the day. Beginners are welcome, along with more experienced bakers. Bring an apron, and bags for take-home bread. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $20 includes lunch

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Time for Fika! Swedish Baking for Families with Erin Swenson-Klatt 10/17/15

Fika is the Swedish snack time beloved by both children and adults: a pause in a busy day to sit down for a cup of coffee or glass of juice and a snack. This class will introduce kids and an accompanying adult to several favorite Swedish recipes, including kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls), knäckebröd (crisp bread crackers), chockladbollar (chocolate candies), and saft (juice). As we mix up doughs and roll out our treats, we’ll learn a little about Swedish culture and northern ingredients, as well as tips for baking together as a family. After sharing a fika, families will head home with a set of simple recipes and a new tradition to share with family and friends. length (days) 0.5 hours 1pm-4pm tuition $35 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $30 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 materials $10 per pair age with adult 6+

length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies ($35-50) age with adult 10+

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Ovencrafting: Building and Baking In The Wood-Fired Brick Oven

Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice with Erik Simula/Ian Andrus 9/4/15-9/6/15

Manoomin, Zizani aquatica, wild rice… the symbolic grain of the North. Wild rice has been a significant food source for the people who have inhabited the Great Lakes region for centuries and who have harvested this annual grain generation after generation. In this course, you will paddle to a historic ricing bed for a day of harvesting and gain insight into the finishing of the grain. During the course, you’ll paddle onto a rice lake to gather wild rice, then learn about drying, parching, hulling, hand-winnowing and food preparation methods, and you will go home with your own finished rice. Participants are required to bring canoes (one canoe per pair - rentals available) and have previous paddling experience. Students who plan to rice on their own in the future should consider enrolling in one or both of the preceding courses to make the tools necessary to harvest and process rice, the pole and winnowing tray. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $20 age with adult 14+

Up in Smoke: Meats, Sausages and More

with Craig/Dianne Peterson & Paul Anderson 9/11/15-9/13/15

Smoking meats and sausage is a method of preservation that has been around for centuries and adds a whole new dimension to flavor. Using several different types of smokers and varieties of woods, this class will teach techniques to marinate, brine, cure and smoke beef for corned beef, pork belly for bacon, pork butts, poultry, fish, sausage and even cheese. Curing and brining may take up to 7-10 days so some cuts will be started in the cure a week before the class so they will be ready to complete the smoking process during our three days together. Other cuts will be available so the course participants will be able to start the cure process. Plan to take home many kinds of smoked meats, lots of recipes and the shared experience of your instructors who have spent many years smoking and enjoying their culinary hobbies. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies ($50-$75) more details, more photos:

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Whole Grain Bakery with Amy James

3/11/16-3/13/16

Expand your baking horizon by learning to craft tasty whole grain breads using soakers and pre-ferments to coax the most flavor and nutrition from the grain. Students will create whole grain wheat and rye breads, some supplemented by seeds and grains for extra texture, flavor, and health. The focus of at least one recipe will be how to bake with sprouted grain flour -- a naturally sweet, nutritious, and easily digestible alternative to standard whole grain flour. Breads will be baked in North House’s harbor side wood-fired oven and the teaching kitchen ovens. Information will be included about creating a hearth oven baking experience in your own home oven. Participants will go home with bread, recipes, one wild yeast culture, and the knowledge to bake these breads with confidence. Open to beginning and intermediate bakers, this course requires the ability to stand for periods of time, to knead dough by hand, and to walk to and from the teaching kitchen and the outdoor woodfired oven. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Days 2/3: 8am-4pm tuition $215 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials $45

Wild Rice Winnowing Tray: Craft Your Own with Erik Simula 9/2/15

The harvest and preparation of wild rice is a process with many steps: collecting the long grains in your canoe is only the beginning. Next, the rice must be dried, parched, threshed and winnowed to separate the husks from the grains. Traditionally, this is done by hand using a birch bark winnowing tray. This course covers material selection and processing of white birch bark, black spruce roots, and willow stalks; and concentrates on construction of a traditional Native American-style winnowing tray. Students may choose between making their own small, medium or large winnowing tray (materials cost differs) or working collectively on a group tray (no materials fee) which will be used in the proceeding Wild Rice Harvesting and Processing course. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies ($0-$95) age with adult 14+

Wild Ricing Push Pole: Craft Your Own with Erik Simula 9/3/15

When harvesting in wild rice beds, the paddle is not the tool of choice to navigate a canoe in the shallow waters, as it is not effective and is even destructive to the fragile lake bottom and rice roots. Rather, a push pole, at least 10-12 feet in length is preferable. In this intensive one day course, students will craft a traditional wild ricing push pole. Students will use a drawknife to peel bark from a long, straight, small diameter spruce, balsam or cedar tree and skillfully ﬁt on a hardwood fork end by scarﬁng, mortising, pegging and lashing with split spruce roots. The ancient design of the push pole is critical for the successful harvest of wild rice. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $50 age with adult 10+

jewelry North Shore Pebble Jewelry Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings On the Rocks: Intro to Stone Cutting

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North Shore Pebble Jewelry with Molly Sharp

10/8/15-10/10/15 10/14/15-10/16/15

Have you ever collected perfectly smooth, round pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior or other places in the world and then wondered what to do with them? This course offers the perfect solution. Students will spend an hour or so the first day gathering pebbles and then will use diamond-encrusted drill bits to drill holes in them. The pebbles can then be made into pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Sterling silver wire, chain, tubing and sheet will be used to fabricate unique pieces of jewelry based on each student’s own design theme. Discover the song of the jeweler’s saw, the hum of the drill, the intrigue of cold connections and the thrill of a finished piece using these age-old techniques and go home with three or four handmade works of art to wear…truly treasures from the North Shore.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $295 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $285 materials varies ($50-$80) age with adult 13+

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On the Rocks: Intro to Stone Cutting with Michael Seiler

3/11/16-3/13/16

If you’ve ever picked up a rough stone and wondered what’s inside, it’s time to try your hand at the magic of stone cutting! Veteran goldsmith and stone cutter extraordinaire Michael Seiler will lead students through the process of cutting, finishing, and polishing a variety of agates - perfect for your next craft or jewelry project. While the class will focus its exploration on the properties of fancy agates and jaspers, students are invited to bring their own stones to work with, and the techniques learned in this course will apply to creating all kinds of cabochons, or polished gemstones. It’s time to empty those jars of pebbles and reveal the unique and natural beauty of cut and polished stones!

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $270 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $95 age with adult

Saami-Inspired Friendship Bracelet

Saami-Inspired Friendship Bracelet: Continuation with Liz Bucheit 3/13/16

Expand on your Saami bracelet skills! In this class we will create a wide multi braided bracelet with a variety of intricate braids and coils using traditional spooled pewter coil. If you loved the single braid style of the Saami bracelet class and want to experiment with different braiding combinations this is your opportunity to individualize your style. Besides the traditional “svart” or black choice of leather choose from a variety of reindeer leather colors including antique brown, moss green, cornflower blue and tomato red. New students interested in this course are encouraged to enroll in the Saami Bracelet class offered the prior day. All tools and materials provided. A materials fee of $125 per student will be collected by the instructor at the conclusion of class. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies (approx $125)

Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings with Todd Hawkinson 10/9/15-10/11/15 2/26/16-2/28/16

Rings on fingers have been around since the beginning of civilization. Egyptian and Greek legend place the wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand, because of a belief that the vein of that finger directly traveled from the heart. The Romans extended this description and called this the ‘vena amoris’, which is Latin for ‘the vein of love’. In this class, students will carve a ring to be cast in sterling silver. The result will be a lovely, personal piece made to fit, by hand. Wax carving, casting set up, torch melting, spin casting and polishing well be demonstrated and practiced. No previous experience is necessary to make a beautiful ring. Tools and materials will be provided. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1:4-8pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-2pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $175 materials $45

why are

traditional crafts meaningful in today’s world ? “A simple curled wood shaving.

Countless times I have watched a child (or adult for that matter) pick up a shaving, gently uncurl it, and watch as it springs back –

completely absorbed.

The day my daughter made her first curled wood shaving, she was proud and a little surprised that she could make this curious object.

Joy, satisfaction, struggle, confidence, challenge, achievement, purpose, meaning: those are the defining

words of craft for me.

with Liz Bucheit 3/12/16

That’s why we toil

The serene and dramatic landscape of northern Scandinavia is the land of the midnight sun, the northern lights and the Saami, a nomadic tribal group that follows the migration of the reindeer. Traditional Saami adornment incorporated elements of their northern landscape – softened reindeer leather and sculpted antler. In this course you’ll explore the traditional techniques of triple braiding coiled pewter wire and sewing the finished braid to a softened reindeer hide strip. A reindeer antler button finishes off the bracelet. With a 30 year background in Scandinavian jewelry arts, Liz uses the finest quality vegetable tanned “svart” (black) reindeer hide and pewter wire comprised of 96% tin and 4% silver imported directly from Sweden. A materials fee of $95 per student will be collected by the instructor at the conclusion of class.

in the garden growing our own tomatoes. Or spend hours sewing a hat. Or bend over a piece of wood to carve a paddle.

To make a wood shaving

that falls to the floor until some passerby picks it up and ponders the simple joys of life:

length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies (approx $95)

the mystery and the necessity of growing, exploring, and creating with our own hands.” - Jeanne Wright, Traditional Craft Saami-Inspired Friendship Bracelet

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Build Your Own Guitar with David Seaton

1/16/16-1/24/16

Building your own guitar is almost as much fun as playing an instrument you have created. In this class we’ll be building a small guitar based on the Martin 1-18 parlor guitar. It’s an intimate instrument with shorter scale length and a sweet voice that begs to be played. Much smaller than a dreadnought but not a toy, it is easy to travel with or keep near your bedside for those late night song ideas. Prepared wood will alleviate some of the heavy woodworking but you will get a feel for the entire process of building an instrument start to finish. During the class there will be some time for discussions of building theory and technique and, if time allows, a field trip to Dave’s shop. The finished instrument will be a nice addition to your collection or a nice foray into the world of luthiery. Most of the construction will be with hand tools but some power tools will be used. We can’t turn you into C.F. Martin but it’ll be a great start. All materials, parts, hardware and even strings are included for a complete instrument. Cases will be available for purchase from the instructor. length (days) 9 hours 9am-5pm tuition $765 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $675 materials $875 age with adult 12+

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Songwriting Workshop with Unplugged Performer Alice Peacock

with Alice Peacock 9/19/15

Join songwriter Alice Peacock in an exploration of the craft and art of songwriting. Discover how our unique thoughts and spirit become a lyric with a melody; how to tell a story and convey emotions in a verse/chorus structure. You’ll learn about collaboration with other songwriters and how co-writing can help you break out of your typical writing patterns and take you down a road you wouldn’t normally go down. This course welcomes anyone with a song to sing and a story to tell, regardless of level, age or musical style. Bring a song idea or musical fragment with you and your creative thinking caps! length (days) 0.5 hours 9am-noon tuition $50 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $45 materials included

The Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming with Eric Mase

10/10/15-10/11/15

The Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming

music & stories

music, continued

music

Build Your Own Guitar Songwriting Workshop with Unplugged Performer Alice Peacock The Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming Traditional American Dance: Freestyle Clogging Traditional American Dance: Keep On more details, more photos:

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Clogging Ukulele: Build Your Own Unplugged Songwriting Workshop with Jon Vezner & Don Henry

The timeless beat of the drum stems back to a time when we made our own music literally from the ground up. Before drum shops and before Putumayo, materials were hand-harvested from the forest to create wonderful sounds and were used to find rhythm in the world. In this course you will learn to carve a cedar hand drum from a hand-harvested log and then explore hand drumming patterns for lifelong skills with music. You will also work with softened rawhide as it is stretched to a desired tension and tone in the drum head. Although every drum will vary depending on the hand-harvested log, the finished drum will be approximately 9” in diameter and 8” in depth.

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 9am-5pm Day 2: 9am-Noon tuition $160 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $50

stories Writing a Book: A Journey with Tim Cope 26

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Traditional American Dance: Freestyle Clogging

Unplugged Songwriting Workshop with Jon Vezner & Don Henry

1/16/16

9/17/15-9/18/15

with Andy Lambert

Turn your feet into percussive instruments by learning the fundamentals of traditional Appalachian freestyle clogging! This course covers everything from the historical roots of clogging, to the basic steps and poly-rhythmic layering. Clogging (a.k.a flatfooting and buckdancing) was the original percussive accompaniment to old time string band music, which dates back to the early 1800s. As with freestyle cloggers back then, you’ll learn to think like a drummer and become an accompanying instrument. The best thing about freestyle clogging is that as long as you’re in time, you can do it to any style of music. Previous dance experience will enhance your experience in this class, but beginners are welcome. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

Traditional American Dance: Keep On Clogging with Andy Lambert 1/17/16

Can’t get enough clogging? Once you start this traditional American form of folk dance, it can be hard to stop. In this session, we’ll expand on what you already know, learning new more complicated steps and stringing together longer patterns. Previous clogging experience (including the introductory course offered the day before) is highly recommended, as we will move more quickly in this intermediate session. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

Ukulele: Build Your Own with David Seaton

with Jon Vezner

Songwriting has been part of the fabric of humanity since the dawn of time. Whether conveying legends and myths, capturing spiritual visions, or simply sharing stories of endless flavors, music and voice are powerful mediums that naturally meld together. North House’s annual Unplugged event and its performers are the backdrop for this unique songwriting workshop. Grammy award winning song-writers Jon Vezner and Don Henry, together the Don Juans, will lead students in a series of exercises and discussions, emphasizing an active exchange of ideas and collaboration, allowing students the opportunity to enhance and expand their songwriting techniques. length (days) 2 hours 9am-noon each day tuition $100 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $95 materials included

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Writing a Book: A Journey with Tim Cope with Tim Cope

Turning a tale of adventure into a great piece of writing is no small task. Featured Speaker Tim Cope ought to know: his best-selling book On the Trail of Genghis Khan turns his three and half year odyssey on horseback across the steppes of Asia and Europe into a page turning story that captures the reader with its raw emotion, characters, and landscapes, and which brings to life the rich history and culture of the nomads. From idea to getting the details down, shaping through theme and finally turning it all into a book, Tim will work with you through the process, sharing stories from his many adventures along the way. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

11/7/15-11/10/15

Have uke, will travel. While we may associate the sounds of the ukulele with more tropical locales, this easy to pack and play instrument has a lot to offer any musician-aspiring or professional, Northern or otherwise. Join luthier David Seaton to build your very own ukulele in just four days. Starting with pre-cut wood pieces of you’ll use hand tools to assemble and string your instrument, learning the basic principles of stringed instrument construction along the way. After all, the tenor ukulele is fun to build, easy to play, and a downright cute addition to your musical quiver you’ll take pride in for years to come. For those who wish, we offer an optional 5th day to complete the finish work. All students will leave with a playable instrument and the knowledge needed to apply finish, but if you prefer to do so under Dave’s trained eye, please plan to stay. $50 tuition.

why are

traditional crafts meaningful in today’s world ?

“Craft is the process of making stuff. The way

we make and consume things

is at the root of many of the biggest problems

the world faces today, from horrendous inequality to global warming.

Traditional crafts

may not be the answer to all these problems but they do raise

important questions

how we make our stuff. about

At an individual level

length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $340 optional Day 5 $50 tuition early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $300 materials $295 age with adult 12+

crafts offer us a chance to reconnect

directly and meaningfully

with our environment.”

- Robin Wood, Woodturning The Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming

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october

1-15 Fjord Horse Experience: Two-Hour “Pleasure Driving” p. 33 1-2 Spoon Carving Tutorial I p. 45

2-4 Phenology Adventures with Jim Gilbert

p. 31

2-4 Handcraft A Wool Braided Rug p. 16

3-4 Spoon Carving Tutorial II p. 45

4-8 Ovencrafting: Building and Baking In The Wood-Fired Brick Oven p. 22

8-10 North Shore Pebble Jewelry p. 25

9-11 Boundary Waters Travel Basket Up the Trail p. 7 Build Your Own Guitar

september

1 -10/15 Fjord Horse Experience: Two-Hour “Pleasure Driving” p. 33

2 Wild Rice Winnowing Tray: Craft Your Own p. 24

3-5 Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade p. 8

3 Wild Ricing Push Pole: Craft Your Own

p. 24

9-11 Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner’s Botanical Medicine, Self Care to Community p. 39

9-11 Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings

p. 25

9-10 October Skies: Night Photography Workshop p. 35 9 Owling: The Darker Side of Migration

p. 31

10-11 The Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming p. 26

10-11 The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry

p. 7

11 Handmade Pasta p. 22

4-6 Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice p. 23

14-16 North Shore Pebble Jewelry p. 25

8-13 Crafting the Traditional Pattern-Welded Puukko Knife p. 9

15-16 All Ground Up: Sausage Making p. 20

15-16 Help Yourself To Knitting: Beginning Knitting Class p. 16

9-13 Basic Timber Framing p. 40 10-11 Birch Bark Tutorial p. 7

11-13 Moccasin-Making & Bead Embroidery in the Aniishiinaabe Style p. 13

11-13 Sew Your Own: Scandinavian Work Shirt p. 14

11-13 Up in Smoke: Meats, Sausages and More

p. 23

12 Mushrooming in the Field p. 30

12-13 Pine Needle Basketry p. 7 14-16 Felted Bags p. 16 17-19 Unplugged

17 Natural Dyes in the Steambox p. 17

17 Skimming the Surface: The Basics of Milk Paint p. 44 17-18 Unplugged Songwriting Workshop with Jon Vezner & Don Henry p. 27

18 Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series p. 16

19 Owling: The Darker Side of Migration

19 Songwriting Workshop with Unplugged Performer Alice Peacock p. 26

p. 31

22-25 Techniques of Wood Canvas Boat Repair p. 11 24-10/4 Cedar-Strip Boatbuilding: Build Your Own Canoe or Kayak p. 11 25-27 Natural Plant Dyes p. 17

25 Owling: The Darker Side of Migration

p. 31

15-16 Spinning Fibers On A Wheel p. 18

Family Weekend

16-17

16-17 Kids Only: Slöjd in the Wood Shop

p. 47

16 Northwoods Masks: Make Your Own

p. 42

16 Owling: The Darker Side of Migration

16 Sparks & Flames: Starting and Using Fire p. 33

16 Wooly Critters: Intro to Felting p. 19

17 Kids Knit! p. 17

17 Ready, Set, Sew: Patches and Pillows

17 Time for Fika! Swedish Baking for Families p. 23

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p. 14

23-24 Artisan Breads II p. 20 23-25 Geology Up the Trail: Exploring the Ancient History of the Gunflint Trail

p. 30

23-25 Rosemaling: Valdres-Style p. 35 23-25 Timbered Workbench: Early American Style p. 47 24-25 Twig Furniture: Twig Mosaic End Table

p. 48

25 Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth

november 2-3 Making Your Mark: Adding Color and Texture to Your Work p. 47 2-4 Wooden Bowl Turning with Robin Wood p. 48

3-7 Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps: The Scandinavian Textile Craft p. 13

3-6 Shoemaking: 10th-Century Scandinavian Turn Shoe p. 14 6-8 Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks Up the Gunflint Trail

p. 13

7-8 Pork Butchery for Home Use: Nose to Tail p. 22

7-10 Shoemaking: Internal Stitchdown Workboots p. 15

7-10 Ukulele: Build Your Own p. 27

12-15 Shoemaking: Modern Turn Shoe p. 15

4-6 Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

p. 33

5 Ethnic Pastries: A European Tour

p. 21

5 Tomtens: Folkloric Felting

p. 19

5-6 Weaving Holiday Ornaments From Birch Bark p. 7

5 Wreath Weaving: The Traditional Balsam Bough Wreath p. 42

12 Lake Superior Coastal Navigation: Traditional and Electronic Methods

p. 36

19-21 Phenology Adventures with Jim Gilbert

p. 31

januar y

12-15 Yurt Building: Design and Construction

7-10 Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set p. 33

13-15 Antler Basketry: Open Season p. 6

8-10 Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet p. 46

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13-15 Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks p. 13

13 Grains Glorious Grains! p. 22

14 In a Jam and a Pickle: Stocking Up! p. 22

14-15 Nordic Herbals p. 39

11-12 Traditional Finnish Ski Poles: Craft Your Own Set p. 33

15-17 Timbered Sawhorse Trestles p. 41

16-17 All Ground Up: Sausage Making p. 20

16-24 Build Your Own Guitar p. 26

16-19 Shoemaking: Chukka Boot p. 14

18-19 Foot Felting: Slippers or Winter Boot Liners p. 16

16 Traditional American Dance: Freestyle Clogging p. 27

17 Traditional American Dance: Keep On Clogging p. 27

18-20 Salumi: Traditional Dry Curing Methods

p. 23

19-21 Blanket Coat: Techniques for Making Your Own Warm Wool Blanket Coat

p. 13

19-20 Everyday Slöjd for the Kitchen p. 46 19-20 Sew a Bag: Sailor’s Ditty or Sailcloth

p. 36

19-22 Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own p. 33 20-22

Winterer’s Gathering & A rctic Film Festival

20-21 Birch Bark Craft Intro: Sheathes and Boxes p. 6

20 Bushcraft Primer p. 32

20 Lighten Up: Eating Well on the Trail

20 Thrum Mittens: North American Knitting Traditions p. 19

p. 22

21-22 Cooking from The New Scenic Café Cookbook for the Holidays p. 21

21 Everyday Slöjd for the Bed & Bath

21 Writing a Book: A Journey with Tim Cope p. 27

p. 46

22-23 Welcome to the Bush: Northern Bushcraft Field Intensive p. 33

22-24 Wooden Toboggan For Winter Travel: Make Your Own p. 34 23-24 Processing Raw Wool for Felting p. 18 23-24 Sweet Grass Basketry p. 7 28-31 Masonry Heater Building Workshop

p. 38

29-31 Anorak: Sew Your Own Traditional Outer Garment p. 13 29-30 Artisan Breads I p. 20 29-31 Timbered Workbench: Early American Style p. 47

31 Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth

p. 21

februar y

2-5 Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop

p. 14

5-6 All Ground Up: Sausage Making p. 20 6-7 Canvas & Leather Firewood Sling: Build Your Own p. 41

6-7 Handcrafting Doors: From Stiles to Rails p. 38

7 Chocolate Truffles: Make Your Own

p. 21

11-14 Northern

Fibers R etreat

11-12 Bead Embroidery: Painting with Beads

p. 21

28-11/1

december

p. 16

Fresh Cut: Wood Turning Symposium

11-14 Deerskin Mittens with AniishiinaabeStyle Beadwork p. 13

11-12 Felted Baskets p. 16 11-12 Handcrafting A Broom-Corn Broom

25-27 Sewing the Saami-Inspired Tuomisalo Hat p. 14

30-10/4 Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Equinox Session p. 35

28-29 Turning, Bending and Exploring Green Wood with Michael Hosaluk p. 48

28-30 Wooden Bowl Turning with Robin Wood p. 48

11-12 Help Yourself To Knitting: Beginning Knitting Class p. 16

30 Owling: The Darker Side of Migration

p. 31

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28-30 Boxes: Working the Curve with Michael Cullen p. 46

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30 Greenwood Exploration with Michael Hosaluk p. 46

p. 42

11-12 Inkle Loom: Build Your Own p. 46

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11 Sámi Knitting Traditions- Skolt Sámi Sampler p. 18

11-13 On the Rocks: Intro to Stone Cutting

11-14 Knife, Bowl & Spoon: Four Days of Woodcraft p. 47

11 Spinning Series: At the Wheel p. 19

11-13 Whole Grain Bakery p. 24

12 Karesuando Mittens: Swedish Sámi Mittens from the Far North p. 17

12 Saami-Inspired Friendship Bracelet

12-14 Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade p. 8

12 Lace Knitting Intro p. 17

13 Saami-Inspired Friendship Bracelet: Continuation p. 25

12-14 Woodblock Printmaking p. 42

13-14 Focus! The Basics of Photography

12-14 Nature’s Insulator: Sew A Traditional Wool Blanket Shirt p. 14

p. 25

18-20 Adirondack Chair Building p. 46

12 Spinning Series: Preparing Fibers p. 19

13 Birch Bark Mason Jar Basket p. 7

18-20 Scandinavian-Inspired Surface Design: Block Printing on Fabric for Garments and Home Furnishings p. 14

13-14 Felting for the Kitchen p. 16

13-14 In Search of Color: Winter Natural Dye Workshop p. 17

13-14 Inkle Loom Weaving p. 17

18-19 Nuno Felting: Scarves & Wraps p. 18

18-19 Sharpening Tutorial p. 10

18-19 Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance p. 33

13-14 Norwegian Needlecraft: Taking the ‘Hard’ out of Hardanger p. 18

20 Home Cheesemaking: Intro to Fresh Cheeses p. 22

20 No-Knit Felted Hats p. 18

13-14 Penny Rugs: Woolen Mosaics p. 18 13 Spinning Series: Exploring Fibers p. 19

19-21 Bury Yourself in Your Work: Build Your Own Casket p. 46

19-21 Expedition Footwear: Making Hide & Canvas Mukluks p. 13

19-20 Three-Legged Milking Stool p. 47 19-23 Traditional Furniture Building with Hand-tools, Spring Pole & Electric Lathes p. 48

20 Soap Making: The Old Fashioned Way

p. 42

25-28 Masonry Heater Building Workshop

p. 38

26-28 Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

p. 43

21-4/1 Pram Boat Building: Build Your Own Traditional Norse or Swedish Pram

p. 11

31-4/2 Charcuterie Beyond the Basics: Traditional & Modern Methods of Meat Preservation p. 21 31-4/3 Mohair Cinch Weaving p. 17

april

1-3 Black Ash Pack Baskets p. 7 1-3 Mosaic Garden Art p. 42 2-3 Oar Construction: Make Your Own Set

15-17 Etched Birch Bark Basketry p. 7

16-17 Butchery Basics for the Home Cook

2-4 Nordic Relief Carving: From the Acanthus Plant to Dragon Motifs p. 44

2-4 Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Figure Carving p. 44

2-4 Wooden Bowl Turning: Norwegian Ale Bowls p. 48

2-4 Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

p. 45

3-6

Wood Week

3-4 Norwegian Knifemaking: Crafting the Everyday ‘Hverdags’ Knife p. 9

6 Embellishment Techniques for Wood

6 Marking Time: Making Your Own Norwegian Primstav Calendar Stick

p. 43

p. 44

6 Saving Face: Carving Facial Details

p. 44

8-16 Timber Frame: Build Your Own, Smaller Frames p. 41

8-11 Woven, Decorative Bands: Weaving on the Modified Rigid Heddle p. 19

11-12 Capturing the Frozen Shore: Photographing Lake Superior in Winter

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21 Pattern,Texture, Paint: Personal Expression through Craft p. 44

21 Willow Plant Supports for the Garden

p. 39

p. 11

p. 21

16-17 Luffarslöjd: Scandinavian Wire Craft

p. 42

22-24

p. 47

27-29 Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod

p. 32

27-28 Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles p. 21

2-5 Northern

july 9-11 Bows and Arrows: Crafting the Traditional Long Bow & Arrow Making

p. 32

9-10 Net Making: The Carrying Sack p. 42 27-31 Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session p. 35 29-31 Natural Plant Dyes p. 17

august

10-13 Blacksmithing: Viking Fire Steels p. 8 10-14 Knifemaking: Crafting the Norwegian Tollekniv p. 9

22-28 Crafting the Traditional Pattern-Welded Puukko Knife p. 9 23-9/5 Wood-Canvas Canoe: Build Your Own with Guest Instructor Jerry Stelmok

p. 12

september

L anscapes Festival

4 Birding By Ear p. 30 4-5 Spring Phenology in the Field: Wildflowers and Beyond p. 31 7-9 Artisan Cheesemaking p. 21 8-12 German-Style Timber Framing p. 40

9-18 Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation p. 36

11-12 Flowers & Fauna of the North Woods Through Bead Embroidery p. 16

22-24 First Impressions: Building Exterior Doors Service Learning Course p. 46

14-16 Primitive Rug Hooking: Beginning Techniques p. 18

26-28 Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond

15-17 Hand-Forged “Using” Knife p. 9

15-17 Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Figure Carving p. 44

p. 8

28-5/1 Build Your Own Yurt p. 38

16 Wooly Critters: Intro to Felting p. 19

28-5/8 Building the Fur Trade Rifle p. 9

30-5/1 Black Ash Basketry: An Introduction

30-5/3 Ovencrafting: Building and Baking In The Wood-Fired Brick Oven p. 22

17 Sculptural Felting: Beyond the Basics

30-5/1 The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry

20-26 Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals p. 11

p. 7

may 4-8 Basic Timber Framing p. 40 4-8 Build Thoreau’s Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop p. 38

6-7 Artisan Breads II p. 20

p. 23

20-30 Cedar-Strip Boatbuilding: Build Your Own Canoe or Kayak p. 11

22-24 Carve Signs for Campus: Incise Letter Carving Service Learning Session p. 43

26 Reinventing Rhubarb: Savory and Sweet

3-5 What’s This Rock? Unraveling the Geologic Story of Minnesota’s North Shore p. 31

Volunteer & Service Learning Weekend

2-5 Wool: The (Really) Full Experience: Dyeing, Felting, Spinning & WarpWeighted Looms p. 19

16-17 Spindle Turning on the Spring Pole Lathe p. 47

25 Small Breads: Pretzel Rolls, English Muffins & Bagels p. 23

15-20 Forging the Scandinavian Small Forest Axe p. 9

june

14-17 Outdoor Timbered Benches p. 40

2-4 Krympburkar: Scandanavian-Style Shrink Boxes p. 44

24-29 Forge-Welding a Damascus Blade and Other Items p. 9

27-28 Slow Food Sensations p. 23

march

20-22 Tool-Making for Wood Workers and Others p. 10

24-26 Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner’s Botanical Medicine, Self Care to Community p. 39

27-28 Birch Bark Tutorial p. 7 27 Winter River Exploration p. 34

20-22 Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions p. 35

23-25 Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

16-20 Nålbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps: The Scandinavian Textile Craft p. 13

21-25 Techniques of Pram Boat Building: Old World Boatbuilding Traditions p. 11

26-28 Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings

p. 25

p. 48

p. 47

13 Knitting Socks: The Essential Craft

p. 35

13-15 Twig Furniture: Crafting the Twig Chair

18-20 Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

p. 17

12 Sausages for the Summer Grill p. 23

8 Introduction to Sprouted Grain Flour

p. 22

17-19

Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival p. 18

20-22 Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Carving: Continuation p. 44

Birch Bark Berry Basket: Workshop and Field Harvest

21-25 Sail Training Trip: Grand Marais to Knife River (via the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore) p. 36

North House

24-26 Birch Bark Berry Basket: Workshop and Field Harvest p. 6 25-28 Birch Bark Canoes: Traditional Construction p. 11

Folk School

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Birding By Ear with Ann Russ 6/4/16

Most birds are not known for sitting still. By learning to recognize their songs, calls and the habitats they live in, you can have a satisfying birding experience every time you step outdoors, with or without your binoculars! In this one day workshop we’ll travel to various habitats and birding hotspots in Cook County, listening and watching for spring migrants. Ann will share tips and tricks for remembering bird songs. Bring your binoculars, but be prepared to listen to the birds. length (days) 1 hours 6am-2pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included age with adult 14+

Geology Up the Trail: Exploring the Ancient History of the Gunflint Trail with Jim Miller

10/23/15-10/25/15

Head up the trail and experience the unique and ancient geology of the Gunflint area. We are pleased to partner with Gunflint Lodge to offer students an opportunity to immerse in the rich history of this special area using one of Minnesota’s premier wilderness resorts as a home base for exploration. The Gunflint Trail traverses an ancient sequence of rocks that tell an incredible and awesome story of how North America was assembled. We will start our Saturday exploration at the “end of the trail” where 2.5 billion-year-old granites that formed deep in the earth are now exposed. We will then progress into 1.8 billion-year-old iron formation that was deposited in an ancient seabed and later ripped asunder by meteor impact-generated tsunamis and earthquakes. Finally, we will explore intrusions of magma generated 1.1 billion years ago when North America was attempting to split apart. Along the route, we will also observe the effects that mile-thick glaciers had on reshaping the landscape as they repeatedly crept out of Canada over the past 2 million years. On Sunday morning, we will take a pontoon boat to explore various geological and historical features on Gunflint Lake. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 7-9pm, Day 2: 8am-9pm, Day 3: 8am-1pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $190 materials $5

Mushrooming in the Field with Larry Weber 9/12/15

Mushrooming in the Field

northern ecology Birding By Ear Geology Up the Trail: Exploring the Ancient History of the Gunflint Trail Mushrooming in the Field Owling: The Darker Side of Migration more details, more photos:

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Without question, one of the late summer and early fall miracles in the North is the emergence of mushrooms and fungi. Not one type or three, but almost an uncountable variety – from the classic mushroom shape we all drew as children to shelf fungus, slime molds and coral roots. Where to begin – oh – where to begin? Mushroom identification is notoriously tricky, but this course’s emphasis on field exploration and collection followed by on campus identification offers a chance to discover and rediscover. An introduction to edible mushrooms will be emphasized. Bring a knife, a collecting basket and a mushroom guide. You are encouraged to bring mushrooms from your local area for identification. length (days) 0.5 hours 10am-3pm tuition $70 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65 materials included

Spring Phenology in the Field: Wildflowers and Beyond What’s This Rock? Unraveling the Geologic Story of Minnesota’s North Shore

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nuts & bolts volunteering

We love our volunteers! Opportunities are endless, from events to painting projects. Just let us know how you’d like to pitch in! Owling: The Darker Side of Migration with Bill Lane 9/19/15 9/25/15 9/30/15 10/9/15 10/16/15

As darkness supplants daylight in the seasonal journey toward winter, the landscape along Lake Superior hosts a migration of owls that defies logic in its size. Thousands of Northern saw-whet owls course the shoreline in their quest for seasonal resources with one goal in mind: survival. During the fall migration, USFWS master bander Bill Lane bands and releases hundreds of owls, hoping that their movements and journeys will be documented to shed a little light on the mysteries of owl migration. Join him and the owls in his field laboratory for an evening you’ll never forget. In the event of a weather cancellation, this course will automatically reschedule to the following night. length (days) 0.5 hours start at 8 pm for Sept dates; start at 7:30 for October dates tuition $55 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $50 materials included

Spring Phenology in the Field: Wildflowers and Beyond with Jim Gilbert

6/4/16-6/5/16

Nature has its own rhythms and these days, it can be hard to predict! Phenology is the recording of the natural calendar—the arrival times of various migrating birds, lake ice-outs, blooming dates of wildflowers, harvest times for crops, and tree leaves changing color in the fall are all events that help us understand the pulse of the landscape. Join co-author of the Minnesota Weather Guild Calendar Jim Gilbert for a hands-on exploration of spring phonological events on the North Shore. We’ll go into the field to observe what’s happening in a variety of habitats, including wildflower and other plant identification, as well as observation of birds, insects and the water. Since long-term phenology monitoring helps us keep track of the changing world, the events that we observe and record during this class will be compared with several years in the past. Jim will get you started with your own phenology journal or list of nature’s happenings, which will draw you deeper into a relationship with the environment.

What’s This Rock? Unraveling the Geologic Story of Minnesota’s North Shore with Jim Miller

6/3/16-6/5/16

How many times have you walked along a cobbled beach or a rocky ledge along the North Shore and wondered: What’s this rock? Where did it come from? Why is it here? And Lake Superior agates – what do they look like? Where do I find them? How do they form? This is your opportunity to not only have those questions answered by an expert on North Shore geology, but to also learn some basic observational tools that will help you identify many rocks along the shore and understand the story they tell. After an introductory lecture, the remainder of the course will be in the field along the North Shore. We will examine volcanic rocks that tell the dramatic story of spectacular lava eruptions that spilled across a vast barren landscape over one billion years ago. We will also investigate sediments and landforms created by enormous continental glaciers that have intermittently filled the Lake Superior basin over the past two million years. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1:5-8pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-2pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials included age with adult 10+

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At Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

in Finland, MN • wolf-ridge.org Phenology Adventures

with Jim Gilbert • October 2-4 • December 19-21 Four dazzling seasons, three days of adventure in the northwoods, two great educational organizations and one talented expert equals an unmatched opportunity to immerse in the phenological rhythms of Minnesota’s North Shore. Wolf Ridge is partnering with North House Folk School in Grand Marais to offer an in-depth exploration of the natural calendar in the field with Jim Gilbert, one of Minnesota’s foremost naturalists. The course will be based at Wolf Ridge in Finland, MN, where students will stay on-site. Day 1 and 2 will feature expeditions in the Wolf Ridge area; Day 3 will highlight the shore and Grand Marais, culminating with a community experience at North House Folk School. Offered once each season, attend just one session or return each new season for new adventures, explorations, and stories unfolding before your eyes. Tuition includes lodging, meals and transportation. For more information, see http:// wolf-ridge.org/camp/phenology-adventureswith-jim-gilbert. To register, call Wolf Ridge ELC at 218-353-7414. 3 Days, 9am-5pm each day Tuition: $325 includes lodging, meals and transportation

length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-noon tuition $125 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $115 materials $5

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why are

traditional crafts meaningful in today’s world ? “Today’s fast-paced digital world

has a tendency to isolate us physically from one another, the traditional crafts movement does

just the opposite.

Traditional craft items are

carefully and methodically created by hand

which stimulates

the mind, enhances hand-eye coordination, and allows time for reflection & contemplation. Traditional craft is a method of preserving & connecting us to our past,

grounding us and giving us a sense of place,

feeding our souls.” - Cathryn Peters, Traditional Craft

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Bows and Arrows: Crafting the Traditional Long Bow & Arrow Making with Rick Yonker

7/9/16-7/11/16

This course takes students through the step-by-step process of crafting a wooden longbow, wooden-shafted arrow and bow string. To facilitate learning about constructing a traditional bow, students start with a roughcut stave of hickory. Bows are backed with flax-fiber linen. Arrows include field point and feathers. String is made using the traditional Flemish twist technique. Throughout the course participants learn the basics of working wood with a drawknife, carpenter’s scraper and other traditional hand tools. Class discussion includes design theory, different bow shapes, and the art of tillering a bow (getting it to bend correctly). As time and weather permit, students will practice shooting on campus. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $260 age with adult 12+

Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod with Kris Kristufek

5/27/16-5/29/16

There’s that old saying about teaching a man to fish, but this course lets students go a step beyond fishing and build their own fishing rod. We’re not talking sapling, string and safety pin: under the guidance of professional rod builder Kris Kristufek, students will build a technically perfect spin or casting rod up to 7’ long using high quality American-made materials. There will be plenty of opportunities to personalize the rod with a choice of blanks, action/power, colors and inscriptions. This is an intensive course in which all necessary tools and supplies are furnished. Over three days, students will learn how to build a fishing rod from carbon fiber, attach the handles and reel seats, find the spine, guide placement, wrap guides, apply epoxy finish, and learn basic decorative thread cross wrapping. On the last day, students will try out their hand-built creations on a nearby lake. Why settle for a big box store rod when you can build your own? length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm, 7-9pm, Day 3: 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $200 age with adult 14+

new Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

outdoor skills Bows and Arrows: Crafting the Traditional Long Bow & Arrow Making Build Your Own Custom Fishing Rod Bushcraft Primer Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set Fjord Horse Experience: Two-Hour “Pleasure Driving” Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own more details, more photos:

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Sparks & Flames: Starting and Using Fire Traditional Finnish Ski Poles: Craft Your Own Set Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Welcome to the Bush: Northern Bushcraft Field Intensive Wooden Toboggan For Winter Travel: Make Your Own Winter River Exploration 32

Bushcraft Primer with Kyle “Lindy” Lind 11/20/15

In this class we will explore some of the many ways in which the Bushcrafter can transform the everyday common plants of the north country into shelter, tools, rope, fire, food, medicine, wilderness travel equipment, and even hunting and fishing devices using a minimal amount of technological materials and simple tools like the knife, ax, and saw. Students will learn how to twist birch into a primitive cordage that will then be used to construct a high bar pot suspension system for cooking over an open fire. Building on their skills at twisting birch, students will transform a birch branch into a durable locking carabiner Finally students will practice powerful use of the bush knife (mora 511) by carving pot hook notches into sticks for hanging pots over a cooking fire, and construct a Roy Croft buck saw frame/saw to take back to their camp. We will also test out the comfort and warmth of a highly effective “green house” survival shelter (Super Shelter) that traps the radiant heat from both the fire and the sun allowing one to survive the coldest winter night with a minimal amount of insulative clothing or firewood. Students planning to take the 2-day Northern Bushcraft intensive are strongly encouraged to take this course. length (days) 0.5 hours 9am-1pm tuition $50 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $45 materials $10

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Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

Traditional Finnish Ski Poles: Craft Your Own Set

1/7/16-1/10/16

1/11/16-1/12/16

with Mark Hansen/Ian Andrus

Discover the secrets of the old Saami school of ski construction by crafting a custom pair of birch skis to meet your needs. In this course you’ll learn about the origin of ski design, function and construction. We’ll also cover topics such as wood grain, bending wood, types of bindings, and information related to use and handling of these ancient tools of transportation. Craft your own pair of skis custom-sized to your height, weight and intended use and prepare to enjoy the wintry wonderland of backcountry and ski trails outside your back door. Evening sessions may include films and a variety of discussion topics on the history and craft of ski making. length (days) 3.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Day 2-4: 9am-5pm tuition $350 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $335 materials varies (approx. $150-$250)

Fjord Horse Experience: Two-Hour “Pleasure Driving” with Philis Anderson

Most days 9/1/15-10/15/15

Enjoy a two-hour experience with Norwegian Fjord Horses, a unique breed of gentle horses, while learning the basics of pleasure driving a horse and cart. Selectively bred for more than 20 centuries, Norwegian Fjord Horses might best be described as short and stocky, friendly and versatile. Whether pulling boats along Scandinavia’s fjords, working in farm fields, or pulling a cart to market, fjord horses were important partners for generations of farmers. Lessons begin in an outdoor arena and progress to beautiful trails through the quiet woods above Grand Marais. This experience is open to all, including those who would prefer simply to relax and take a pleasure drive with a team of fjord horses driven by the instructor. Up to four additional family members or friends are welcome to share in the cart/wagon ride pulled by these gentle giants, for an additional $25 per person. Available most days May 15 to October 15, weather permitting. length (days) 0.5 hours 10am to Noon or 2-4pm tuition $75 ($25/for additional friend/family member) early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included age with adult 12+

Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide with Randy Schnobrich 12/4/15-12/6/15

Scandinavians know how to move on snow. Follow in their tracks, and take advantage of snow-covered roads, sidewalks and trails by crafting a kick sled this winter. Learn both basic and advanced woodworking skills; from laminating wood to make runners to shaping a customized handlebar used for steering, you’ll walk (or glide) away from this course with some carpentry knowhow as well as a sled. Up to two people may participate for the base tuition, so it’s a great family project. A completed sled measures 72”L x 16”W x 36”H, but collapses for easy transport. With gloved hands, grip the handlebars, push and glide! Give your friend a ride or add an exciting element to your dog walking routine this winter on your new, handcrafted sled.

length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm; Day 2/3 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $160 materials $290 age with adult 8+

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Wooden Toboggan For Winter Travel: Make Your Own

Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own with John Beltman

11/19/15-11/22/15

Carve, bend and lace your own pair of wooden ash snowshoes in the traditional Ojibwe style. Pointed at both ends, this snowshoe design is efficient for travel through both wooded areas or across frozen lakes and open expanses. During the evening session, students will steam bend and shape ash frames and mortise in crosspieces with simple hand tools. For the remaining two days of class will learn traditional techniques for lacing their shoes using lightweight, hollowed nylon cord. Traditional bindings will also be provided and their uses will be covered in detail. For an additional cost, students may choose to lace their snowshoes with traditional rawhide. Course discussions include a variety of binding types and their application. The end result is a satisfying reflection of craftsmanship and skills handed down through the generations. Most students do not completely finish lacing in 2 days, but leave with the knowledge to do so on their own. In this session, students are highly encouraged, though not required, to attend the Thursday evening to bend their frames. Class will recommence on Saturday-Sunday to complete the project, allowing students to participate in the Winterer’s Gathering and Arctic Film Festival on Friday. Students unable to attend the Thurs session will have frames prepared for them by the instructor.

length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $65 (additional $75 for optional rawhide lacing) age with adult 14+

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Sparks & Flames: Starting and Using Fire with Caleb Mattison 10/16/15

Explore how humans have used one of our oldest tools - fire. We will learn effective ways of starting a fire, keeping a fire alive, and extinguishing a fire. Different fire-starting methods will be highlighted, with a focus on friction fires. Students will have the opportunity to try the bow-drill and flint and steel techniques, and we will discuss other techniques. Fire safety will be a key feature of this course. We will also make use of fire by cooking our lunch over it and learning the basics of coal-burned spoons. Students will compile their own flint-and-steel fire-starting kit and will walk away with an understanding of campfires, start to finish. Children are encouraged but not required to have an adult accompany them to this course. length (days) 1 hours 9am-2pm tuition $25 $35 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $20 $30 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 materials $10 age with adult 10+

Enhance your winter adventures with these lightweight, durable ski poles which are based on the types used by northern Minnesota Finnish immigrants for winter travel. The poles are constructed with balsam shafts, copper rivets, whitetail-tanned buckskin grips, and moose rawhide and bent birch baskets. You will make your custom-sized ski poles using age-old techniques passed from Finnish ski maker Marvin Salo (whose father was a master ski maker trained in the old Saami school of ski construction) to your instructor Mark Hansen and his apprentice Ian Andrus. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $195 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials varies (approx. $125)

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Tree Felling, Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance with Marco Good

3/18/16-3/19/16

A chainsaw is powerful tool that requires a specific set of skills to safely operate and maintain, even if those skills are only put to use on an occasional weekend at the cabin. This course will be one part logging history, one part maintenance and one part in-the field experience. Day one will cover how to remove, clean, replace and adjust the bar and chain, clean the air filter and how to handsharpen the chain and dress the bar. An emphasis will be placed on safety practices and good maintenance habits. The second day will move into the field to a nearby the felling site where each student will have the opportunity to fell a tree. Students will learn some tricks of the trade, such as judging wind direction, tree position on the hillside, as well as the use of felling wedges, come-alongs, push-poles and how to make an “Indian Jack” to change the mind of a stubborn tree. The goal is simple: learn to safely and effectively use this powerful tool—and have fun while doing it. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $35 age with adult 16+

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Welcome to the Bush: Northern Bushcraft Field Intensive with Kyle “Lindy” Lind

11/22/15-11/23/15

To the seasoned Bushcrafter a walk in the woods is like a stroll down the aisles of the local super store. In this two day field-based immersion course you will start seeing the woods like a Bushcrafter. You will eat, sleep, and breathe the wilderness while learning the basics of how to live in the bush comfortably on an indefinite basis by utilizing readily available natural materials and simple tools. You will construct a comfortable bush shelter and learn a wide variety of useful bush skills like primitive fire lighting; the identification and procurement of bush foods; the identification, use, and sustainable harvest of important bush resources for fire building, shelter building, medicine, food, clothing; and the creation of equipment that allows you to safely and effectively live and travel in the bush. Particular emphasis will be placed on skillful use and maintenance of the knife, ax, and saw to create all that one needs to live, travel, and eat from the bush. As your dependence upon modern technology is being replaced with traditional wilderness living skills and indigenous knowledge of the land, you will see the wilderness with new eyes, and even yourself differently.

length (days) 2 hours Day 1: 9am-5pm, Day 2: 9am-3pm tuition $150 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $130 materials $25 more details, more photos:

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Wooden Toboggan For Winter Travel: Make Your Own with John Beltman

1/22/16-1/24/16

Toboggans were used for centuries by the woodland peoples of the north where deep snows could only be navigated by floating on top of the snowpack. Today, they continue to be used by winter camping enthusiasts and as recreational sleds for downhill adventures. In this course you will build a birch toboggan that tracks easily behind snowshoes or skis or can be loaded with a number of people for a downhill sledding adventure. The width of the toboggans ranges from 10â&#x20AC;? to 16â&#x20AC;? and the length varies from 6 to 12 feet. The slender design is constructed from local woods which students steam bend, shape, assemble and fit for use. The course includes making tuglines for pulling the toboggan behind a snowshoer, skier or dogs. The class also covers the use of the toboggan, use of tuglines and harnesses, hill travel techniques, and loading of the toboggan. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Days 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials varies ($150-$200)

Winter River Exploration with Mark & Katya Gordon 2/27/16

Come explore the wild rivers and gorges of the North Shore at its seasonal zenith, the end of winter. The unique combination of ice, snow, and sun conditions that generally occur at the end of winter provide excellent travel opportunities for those who want to explore. We will travel up one of the river gorges of the North Shore on snowshoes. We will learn risk management regarding ice conditions and navigating frozen waterfalls, rapids, and currents (ice permitting). We will duck into caves etched out over thousands of years and poke around in rock formations generally inaccessible to humans except for during these few precious weeks. The class includes a hot meal together, either served around a fire on the river or shared back on campus between the morning and afternoon outings. We will use teachable moments to identify flora, fauna and geology. Students meet on campus and carpool to river. Open to families - for kids under 12 please call to discuss. Your materials fee includes lunch. length (days) 1 hours 9am-3pm tuition $75 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65 materials $10 age with adult 12+

Capturing the Frozen Shore: Photographing Lake Superior in Winter

painting & photography painting Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions Rosemaling: Valdres-Style

photography Capturing the Frozen Shore: Photographing Lake Superior in Winter Focus! The Basics of Photography Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Equinox Session Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session October Skies: Night Photography Workshop

Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own

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Capturing the Frozen Shore: Photographing Lake Superior in Winter

Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Equinox

3/11/16-3/12/16

9/30/15-10/4/15 Grand Marais & Beyond

with Bryan Hansel

On the north shore, Lake Superior first begins to freeze in late February. Waves and wind push the ice against the shore where it piles up into infinite shapes and shades of blue. These unique ice features, combined with winter sea smoke, (which rises off Superior only during the winter months), open water, and the sun, make for one-of-a-kind images. Join instructor Bryan Hansel for a photography workshop along Superior’s frozen shoreline. Participants should bring a digital camera, (preferably a DSLR), extra batteries, memory cards, a laptop, a sturdy tripod and ice cleats. This workshop is an intensive one and a half day course. During the first evening, Bryan covers the basics of keeping your camera functioning during a cold winter day. He also discusses different strategies for capturing unique images during the sunrise and sunset. On the second day, the workshop takes to the field for a sunrise on Lake Superior. Bryan will lead you on a photographic exploration of the frozen shoreline. Afterward, you’ll warm up at the North House and share the images you captured. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 5-8 pm; Day 2: sunrise-5 pm tuition $145 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $135 materials included age with adult 14+

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Focus! The Basics of Photography with Bryan Hansel

5/13/16-5/14/16

Photography is more than quick snap shots of friends and family. Photography is a rewarding way to explore and discover the world, and engages ones curiosity, creativity and imagination. Merging art with craft, science and math, photography engages the mind completely. As the modern iteration of the ancient craft of observation of the landscape, photography has long been a passion for many who visit the stunning beauty of the north shore. These days, cameras can seem complicated with more bells and whistles than needed: that complication takes away from one’s ability to effectively utilize curiosity, creativity and imagination during the creation of a photo. In this course, instructor Bryan Hansel will demystify camera settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems and more. Students will learn to shoot in manual mode and feel confident using those bells and whistles to accomplish their goals by the end of the class. This is a great introduction to a variety of photography workshops taught at North House. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm; Day 2: sunrise-5pm tuition $145 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $135 materials included

with Layne Kennedy

is a unique opportunity to photograph and explore the pristine shores of Lake Superior with editorial photographer Layne Kennedy (www.laynekennedy.com). The course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or professional, with an emphasis on storytelling with your photography. At the conclusion of the workshop, each photographer will learn to edit and prepare up to 10 images for inclusion into a self-published book of all individual workshop stories. You will explore and photograph the scenic shores of Lake Superior, create portraits of local folks, photograph history of the region at the Fort at Grand Portage, point your lens at the iconic images that identify Grand Marais, and explore the pine-laden Superior National Forest near the picturesque community of Grand Marais. Participants will learn to “light-paint” in numerous situations, developing new techniques to enhance your personal photographic vision.

length (days) 5 hours Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: Sunrise to Sunset; Day 5: Sunrise to 11am tuition $450 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials included

Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session with Layne Kennedy 7/27/16-7/31/16

Grand Marais & Beyond is a unique opportunity to photograph and explore the pristine shores of Lake Superior with editorial photographer Layne Kennedy (www.laynekennedy.com). The course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or professional, with an emphasis on storytelling with your photography. At the conclusion of the workshop, each photographer will learn to edit and prepare up to 10 images for inclusion into a self-published book of all individual workshop stories. You will explore and photograph the scenic shores of Lake Superior, create portraits of local folks, photograph history of the region at the Fort at Grand Portage, point your lens at the iconic images that identify Grand Marais, and explore the pine-laden Superior National Forest near the picturesque community of Grand Marais. Participants will learn to “light-paint” in numerous situations, developing new techniques to enhance your personal photographic vision.

length (days) 5 hours Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: Sunrise to 5pm; Day 5: Sunrise to 11am tuition $450 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials included

October Skies: Night Photography Workshop with Bryan Hansel

10/9/15-10/10/15

When you combine autumn nights, the north shore of Lake Superior and a passion for photography, something interesting and beautiful is bound to happen. In this course, you’ll join photography instructor Bryan Hansel in the darkness to capture images of star trails and the moon over Lake Superior. During the night we’ll also experiment with spinning flaming steel wool, light painting and making light orbs with LED lights. The course starts with a presentation and then heads out into the field after twilight and stays out until after midnight. We’ll meet up mid-morning the next day for an image review session. It’s certain to be an unforgettable experience. October Skies: Night Photography Workshop

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Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions

Rosemaling: Shaded Telemark Style & Traditions with Mary Schliep/Kim Garrett 5/20/16-5/22/16

Rosemaling means “rose painting” in Norwegian, and the Telemark region in southeastern Norway is known for the classic look of its painting with asymmetrical scrolls and varied placement of leaves and flowers. In this course you’ll study and practice basic techniques of this traditional decorative painting style. You will decorate a plate and then apply the same techniques to the creation of Christmas ornaments. Plenty of one-on-one instruction is provided. Students interested in building a solid base of skills are encouraged to register for the optional fourth day of instruction for $50. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 Optional 4th Day $50 additional early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies ($5-$10) age with adult 15+

Rosemaling: Valdres-Style with Mary Schliep/Kim Garrett 10/23/15-10/25/15

Rosemaling is a decorative painting style which originated in Norway where it traditionally decorated churches, homes and farmhouse interiors. The Valdres style of rosemaling originated in the Valdres valley and is known for its strong floral motif. This course emphasizes the basic techniques of painting these traditional floral bouquets. You will apply your skills to decorating a plate or a small chest (12”x 8”x 5.25”) available from the instructors for $35. Students interested in building an even more solid base of skills are encouraged to register for the optional fourth day of instruction for $50. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials varies ($5-$10) age with adult 15+ more details, more photos:

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Lake Superior Coastal Navigation: Traditional and Electronic Methods with Ted Gephart 12/12/15

Get yourself oriented to the ‘rules of the road’ and learn the basic navigational skills needed for safe boating on coastal waters from certified U.S. Coast Guard instructor Ted Gephart. This class is an introduction to the basic techniques of traditional coastal navigation. It is a good balance of the basic skills and the awareness of the bigger and more complex picture of being on the waters of Lake Superior. We will use paper charts, traditional paper chart tools and a variety of electronic navigation tools. The end result being a good place to start studying and practicing and some idea how to integrate new electronic devices and traditional methods of navigation. length (days) 1 hours 9am-4:30pm tuition $75 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65 materials included age with adult 12+

Sail Training Trip: Grand Marais to Knife River (via the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore) with Mark & Katya Gordon 6/21/16-6/25/16

Join us for an adventurous sail training expedition that combines the rigors of offshore sailing with the more tranquil waters of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The trip will begin at the North House Folk School dock as we prepare for the 46-mile open water crossing to the Apostle Islands. During the crossing you will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of sailing Amicus II - from sail handling to steering to offshore navigation. Once in the Apostle Islands, we will enjoy the beaches and explore the islands and then prepare for the 37-mile crossing to Knife River. During this leg you will learn about anchoring, coastal navigation and chart reading. If all goes according to plan, we will spend the first night at the North House Folk School Dock, three nights in the Apostle Islands and cross to Knife River on the last day. Limited to four students – discounts for a group of four. Tuition includes food and lodging throughout the course. Separate tuition payment & cancellation policies apply to this course. length (days) 5 hours Day 1: start at 5 pm, Day 5: arrive in Knife River at 5 pm tuition $650 includes all meals and lodging early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $600 materials included age with adult 13+ at full price

Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation with Mark & Katya Gordon 6/9/16-6/18/16

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Craft of Sail

Sail Training Trip: Isle Royale Circumnavigation Sew a Bag: Sailor’s Ditty or Sailcloth

In the northwestern portion of Lake Superior is a unique and remote island archipelago. Isle Royale National Park preserves 132,018 acres of land that were federally designated as wilderness in 1976. The park consists of one large island surrounded by over 450 smaller islands, located in the largest fresh water lake in the world. Isle Royale’s unique ecosystem led to it being designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980. Set sail for an adventure that only miles of wilderness, a seaworthy sailboat, and a seasoned captain can provide. NHFS is partnering with Amicus Adventure Sailing to provide a 10-day circumnavigation of Isle Royale. The island provides an ideal setting to bring you into a world without cell phones and other modern “conveniences.” The hundreds of secluded bays and inlets around Isle Royale are ideal for exploring from a sailboat, and we will also bring two kayaks and a rowing dinghy for exploring the bays and streams around our anchorages and accessing 888-387-9762

the hundreds of miles of hiking trails that lace the island. Bring your sense of adventure and get ready to discover one of Lake Superior’s most precious gems as we sail, kayak and hike our way around Isle Royale National Park. As a participant you will have the total sailing experience: from sail handling to navigation and anchoring. You will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of sailing and cruising Amicus II. There will be plenty of time for hiking the trails and exploring the bays and streams by kayak and dinghy. Discussion topics throughout the trip include the unique ecosystem of Isle Royale, the biology and geology of Lake Superior, fish and exotic species, and the rich history of the island. By the end of this adventure you will have developed a new appreciation for the lake, formed a unique bond with your shipmates, and gained some incredible sailing experience. This course is open to children (ages 13+) but the tuition rate is the same as adults. Maximum group size is four, discounted rate for groups of 4. length (days) 10 hours Day 1: 5pm start; Final Day: 5pm finish tuition $1550 materials included age with adult 13+ at full price

Sew a Bag: Sailor’s Ditty or Sailcloth with Ted Gephart

11/19/15-11/20/15

Sew up the perfect utility bag for whatever handy purpose you imagine. The same skill set and materials required to maintain traditional sailing vessels are reflected in the traditional sailor’s ditty bag. A sewn canvas ‘bucket’ held the tools of the traditional mariner. The classic maritime look comes from using leather, sail canvas and seams hand sewn with the tools of the sailmaker. In this class, you will design, cut and sew (using both hand sewing and machine sewing) your own bag custom fit for your tools. Whether used for home, work, school, gardening, knitting or carving, you’ll learn the techniques to sew a gracious and classic-looking utility bag. Students may choose to hand sew their own grommets or incorporate brass hammered ones and tailor additional pockets and accessories to match their desired outcome. Students will chose from two projects; a canvas sailor’s ditty bag or a sail cloth bag in a similar style. Students who have already made bags can instead make a lanyard for their bag. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1 - 9am-5pm; Day 2 - 9am-noon tuition $110 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $95 materials varies ($15-$50)

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Build Your Own Yurt

Masonry Heater Building Workshop Yurt Building: Design and Construction

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Build Thoreau’s Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop with Randy Schnobrich 5/4/16-5/8/16

Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who want to build a tiny home, small cabin or workshop. The techniques for building a small frame building are not only for the skilled carpenter; nearly anyone can come away from this course with the skills needed for building virtually any small structure. Jack studs to joists, fly rafters to d-edge, birds’ mouths to top plates -- students will learn the use of basic hand and power tools, and develop knowledge of the materials and techniques used in frame or “stick” construction. Together, students will construct a 10’ x 14’ cabin based on Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden” cabin, with an added sleeping loft. In addition to hands-on experience focused on framing and roofing, discussion on foundation options, siding, and window and door installation will be integrated into each day. The class begins by assessing strategies for leveling the building site, and the project goes up from there. Wall layout with door/window openings, sheathing techniques, roof pitch and ridge placement, roof systems that will keep water out – abundant hands-on experience defines every day. By the end of this class, your tool belt will do much more than simply improve your good looks. Once built, the Thoreau Cabin will be for sale to interested students at a set price (a raffle will take place on the final day if multiple students are interested). length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm tuition $400 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $375 materials included

Build Your Own Yurt with Ian Andrus

4/28/16-5/1/16

Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna or whatever else you can dream up. The 18-foot yurt is an excellent shelter option that provides comfortable living arrangements for all four seasons. Working with skilled yurt builders, you’ll build a simple yurt, complete with a door and two windows, ready to be loaded into your car and set up for any purpose you can imagine. This includes constructing the wooden framework and sewing the fabric cover, building the rafter ring, windows, and door. The skylight and windows are made of Lexan plexiglass and the cover is sewn from durable acrylic coated polyester (choice in color may be possible). Whether you want to have a unique guest room in the backyard or you are interested in a lifestyle that includes living in a circular space with the wilderness outside your door, you can build your own livable shelter in a week and move in the next day! To make this large project possible, students need to also recruit a group of assistants who journey to North House together to participate in the project (minimum group size 4, max 6). Evening sessions will include a yurt homestead visit, films, a yurt slideshow, or more work on the yurt. Given the unique nature and small size of this course, please note that North House uses separate tuition payment & cancellation policies for managing this course. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition and materials $4695 includes finished yurt

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The early bird gets the worm (or the early gull gets the herring?) For most coursework, we offer a reduced tuition rate for students who sign up at least six weeks in advance. Handcrafting Doors: From Stiles to Rails with Randy Schnobrich

with Ian Andrus/Matthew Brown/Jim Ouray 11/12/15-11/15/15

Whether you’re looking for a spare bedroom, office, studio, tent, sauna, summer cabin, or just looking to reduce your footprint, the yurt may be the answer. Yurts are ancient, portable shelters and one of the classic inventions of human history: simple, efficient, easy to heat, sturdy, and beautiful inside and out. In this course, students will work together to build a 14’ diameter yurt, and will cover the basic principles of yurt design and construction. This includes constructing the wooden framework and stitching the fabric cover, building the rafter ring, windows, and door options. When completed, students will have the experience and skills necessary to construct a yurt of their own. The team of instructors and small class size ensures that each student will get handson experience with all parts of the process. Once built, the yurt will be for sale to interested students at a set price (a raffle will take place on the final day if multiple students are interested). length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $380 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $360 materials included

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Doors play a role in everyone’s day-to-day life, whether solid, windowed or screened. They do everything from keeping the weather out to guarding our belongings. In this course, you’ll learn about the basic techniques of door construction. Styles include a basic interior door (32” wide) and a screen door (36” wide). If time allows, cabinet doors will also be discussed. Each day will include the use of a table saw for material preparation and mortise-tenon joinery. Interested students have the opportunity to purchase the completed doors (approx $125/door) at the end of the weekend.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $150 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $130 materials included

Masonry Heater Building Workshop with Eric Moshier

1/28/16-1/31/16 2/25/16-2/28/16

Masonry heaters originated in Northern Europe where winters were cold and fuel wasn’t always plentiful. The natural response? Create a wood-fired presence that was at once incredibly efficient and highly attractive, capable of generating abundant heat and ideal for cooking/ baking. Masonry heaters are built with fire bricks and utilize their high mass to radiate heat for 12 - 24 hours, a feature which means they only need to be fired once or twice per day. Students in this course will build a classic Finnish masonry heater (approx 36” wide x 31” deep and 72” high). Bricks will be laid with clay, rather than mortar, as the heater will be disassembled at the end of class. Students will experience and discuss heater design, sizing options, brick selection, oven integration, door and hardware installation, code considerations, and tool use. An exterior finish of clay brick will be utilized. Stucco and clay plaster options will be discussed, as will larger heaters capable of heating spaces up to 2,500 sq. ft., and masonry cook stoves. In addition to designing and building, students will learn to fire the heaters to maximize efficiency and will experiment with the student-built masonry oven located on the North House Folk School campus. The materials fee includes a complete resource packet (allowing students to return home prepared to start their own project) and the resources utilized during class for the building process. length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $360 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials $60 age with adult 14+

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Herbalism Apprentice: Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Botanical Medicine, Self Care to Community with Gigi Stafne

10/9/15-10/11/15 3/24/16-3/26/16

Desire to be more self-sustainable with your health care and home? Dipped your toes into the deep waters of herbalism, and ready to learn more? Combine the intuitive art and solid science of botanical medicine, apprenticing with a Master Herbalist for an intensive weekend. Core components include: foundations in natural & botanical medicine, cross-cultural herbalism, herbs for the life cycle, top 20 herbs in North America, botanicals not only for physical health, but for contemporary life stressors such as stress, anxiety, depression, and environmental factors. Learn to create your own herbal apothecary and take home handcrafted preparations including teas, tinctures, lotions, oils and flower essences. This course is a special offering certificate level; a strong pathway and prerequisite for those who desire to pursue a future Master of Herbalism degree.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $45 age with adult 14+

Nordic Herbals with Gigi Stafne

11/14/15-11/15/15

Healing traditions, like all craft, reflect the landscape and stories of the people who create them. Explore Norse and Saami-inspired herbal medicine in this workshop based around the handcrafting of seven herbal medicines, each tethered to a particular story and made from northern plants. Rooted in her own Nordic ancestry, Gigi will explore the sacred elder tree, Birkana, rune stones and reindeer medicine. Students will handcraft seven herbal items to sustain them through the long northern winter: elderberry syrup, fireweed flower essence, cedar sauna blend, birch botanical liniment and others. In the spirit of Eir, the traditional Norse goddess of healing, students will create a medicine bundle to accompany them through the darkest season. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $40 age with adult 14+

Willow Plant Supports for the Garden with Emily Derke 5/21/16

Wild willow is an abundant and resilient resource that can be easily harvested in any number of habitats. With its long, straight and pliable stems, it can be made into a perfect trellis for peas, beans or any other climbing plant in your garden. Learn to make a simple obelisk shaped plant support using locally harvested willow. We will first go to a nearby location and teach identification and proper harvest techniques and then harvest some of the material that we will work with. Each student will complete their own trellis to take home. Selecting sticks, sorting, and willow characteristics will be discussed. Herbalism Apprentice: Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Botanical Medicine, Self Care to Community

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length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $10

Nordic Herbals Willow Plant Supports for the Garden

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Basic Timber Framing with Peter Henrikson/Tom Healy 9/9/15-9/13/15 5/4/16-5/8/16

Learn the planning, layout and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and beam) structure, such as North House’s blacksmith shop, bread oven shelter, fish house classroom and other structures around campus. The course begins with the basic mortise and tenon joint, and then expands on these techniques to cover through-tenons, shouldered mortises and scarf-joinery. In both thorough classroom sessions and hands-on experiences, you will explore the use of traditional tools and techniques of timber framing as well as adaptations using common and specialized modern tools. We will also discuss foundations, enclosing the frame, wiring and plumbing issues, and basic frame and joinery design. The course culminates with the raising of a full-sized timber frame completed by the group on the final day of class. length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm tuition $450 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials $30

German-Style Timber Framing with Gerald David 6/8/16-6/12/16

Before Sketch Up and other CAD programs, timber framers brought a low-tech but highly skilled approach to layout. Techniques for lay-out varied depending on geography: German methods, French methods, Japanese methods and American methods all differ. Using the method he learned in German trade school, instructor Gerald David will lead students in the building of a 10’x16’ cabin with a distinctively German look and features. A few lines snapped on the shop floor will provide enough information to lay out the walls of rough sawn timber, though significantly more lines will be necessary for the layout of the hip roof. This is a perfect opportunity for students with prior experience in timber framing to learn a new style and approach or for beginning timber framers to pick up a chisel and get started. The finished project will be available for sale at a fixed price at the end of the course. In the event that multiple students are interested, a raffle will be held on the final day of the course. length (days) 5 hours 9am-5pm tuition $450 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $425 materials $15

Outdoor Timbered Benches with Randy Schnobrich 4/14/16-4/17/16

Basic Timber Framing

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A sturdy, timbered outdoor bench will invite years of use and is perfect for long conversations, a short break from walking or simply watching the world go by. This unique bench design borrows joinery common to timber-frame construction and utilizes rough cut, sustainably harvested white pine timbers. It’s beautiful, comfortable and highly durable. We should know: North House has built several benches in this style for our campus as well as downtown Grand Marais. Over three and a half days, you’ll use professional timber-framing equipment to construct a 4.5 ft bench, ready to be finished and located in a spot with a view. Due to the size of this project, students are highly encouraged to bring a partner at no extra cost. length (days) 3.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Days 2-4: 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $160 age with adult 16+

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Timber Frame: Build Your Own, Smaller Frames with Peter Henrikson 3/8/16-3/16/16

Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the basic elements of timber frame construction and take home a hand-crafted building. More than 100 timber frame buildings have been built and raised throughout the country by North House students since 1997. During the first days of class, participants engage in interspersed lessons on timber frame terminology, layout, and joinery. As the course progresses, each day prioritizes students actively cutting timbers for their structure. Ultimately, students complete all or most of the joinery on the structure and develop timber framing skills that will last a lifetime. Near the completion of the course, a raising rehearsal demonstrates pre-assembly and raising techniques. All that’s left is to load the timbers into a truck or trailer and then raise the frame at home. The Build Your Own course emphasizes smaller timber frame structures that can be completed in a single session (for larger frames see Timber Frame: Build Your Own Larger Frames). Students may choose from a variety of different stock frames. Changes to the stock frames as well as custom small frames can be completed but this needs to be arranged in advance with the instructor. Tuition and course length varies depending on the frame selected. Students may work alone or with a partner on their frame for no additional charge. A partner is required for the sauna frame. Tuition covers instruction and all materials, including timbers and pegs, as well as use of specialized timber framing tools. Traditional and modern tools will be used and/or demonstrated during the course. The frames listed below are often completed by individual students; however, working with a partner on the project is recommended for the larger projects. Plans are provided for all of the standard North House frames. Separate tuition payment & cancellation policies apply to this course. North House uses only certified sustainably harvested timbers. length (days) varies, see below hours 9am-5pm ∙10’x12’ - 7 days - $2,055 ∙10’x16’ - 9 days - $2,565 ∙13’x13’ Sauna - 14 days -$3,695 (assistant required)

Timbered Sawhorse Trestles with Clark Bremer

1/15/16-1/17/16

Whether they are built for the workshop or used to support a tabletop or workbench, timbered sawhorse trestles are reliable, sturdy and reflective of the craftsmanship that goes into timber framing. During this course, you’ll focus on the layout and cutting of the mortise and tenon joints needed to create a timbered sawhorse. You will create a pair of trestles made of 6”x 6” timbers that are 3 or 4 feet wide. This class is a great introduction to the basic techniques used in traditional timber framing. Students will have the opportunity to try out professional-grade timber framing tools, as well as learn to use a variety of traditional hand tools. Materials fee includes a light dinner during the first night of class. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm Day2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $200 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $185 materials $145

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traditional crafts

Canvas & Leather Firewood Sling: Build Your Own Handcrafting A Broom-Corn Broom Luffarslöjd: Scandinavian Wire Craft Mosaic Garden Art Net Making: The Carrying Sack Northwoods Masks: Make Your Own Soap Making: The Old Fashioned Way Woodblock Printmaking Wreath Weaving: The Traditional Balsam Bough Wreath 41

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Canvas & Leather Firewood Sling: Build Your Own with Mark Bartell

2/6/16-2/7/16

Sure, you can go to the store and buy one of these, but it’s much more satisfying to the soul to build one from start to finish using raw materials of the highest quality. The canvas and leather firewood sling is an excellent beginning project to learn the history of canvas and leather construction, from canoe packs to modern day messenger bags. Learn the skills needed to build this useful item, perfect for hauling wood and displaying on the wall. Starting with a brief history of canvas and leather and introduction to techniques, we’ll work step-by-step to cut, sew and hand-rivet this eminently functional piece you can use, abuse and proudly show off for years to come. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $40 age with adult 10+

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Handcrafting A Broom-Corn Broom

Soap Making: The Old Fashioned Way

with Dennis Chilcote 2/11/16-2/12/16

with Jeanne Wright

Brooms have been used for centuries to clean our homes, but they haven’t always come from a hardware store. Historically this simple tool was hand crafted using available materials and became an expression of individual creativity and ingenuity. In this course you’ll become familiar with the character of broom corn and learn about the simple tools required to make a broom. You will make a whisk broom to practice the craft of weaving broom corn stalks, then you’ll prepare a handle, lay up and lash broom corn to the handle, and weave the final round of broom corn stalks up the handle to finish the work. Both brooms will then be shaped and stitched to stiffen the bristles and hold the final form. A final trim on the end of the broom, and you will be ready to sweep the shop clean!

2/20/16

Soap - so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a typical bar of soap? Petroleum distillates, sulfates, and many other unpronounceable additives. Whatever happened to that good ol’ fashioned soap that Grandma made? Using the same ingredients Grandma used, animal fat and lye, learn how to make gentle, natural soaps, and explore the history and science of this cleanser. You’ll leave with at least two varieties of handmade soap, information and resources, and experience to make soap at home. length (days) 0.5 hours 9am-1pm tuition $55 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $45 materials $15 age with adult 12+

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $25

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Woodblock Printmaking with Nick Wroblewski 5/12/16-5/14/16

Luffarslöjd: Scandinavian Wire Craft with Faith Clover

4/16/16-4/17/16

Luffarslöjd is an old craft that is part of the tradition of making beautiful and useful objects for everyday use using one’s hands and simple tools. Farmers used wire to mend fences and make and repair basic tools around the house and barn. Hobos traveled across the country offering to make things in exchange for food or permission to spend the night in the barn. Leftover bits of wire were used to make items like whisks, trivets, or egg baskets, as well as more decorative items like candleholders, birds and hanging ornaments. With simple tools and wire of various gauges and materials, students will learn the basic techniques of wirework and explore creative applications of wire working. During class, we will make a variety of objects, including hooks, candlesticks, bowls, jewelry, and trivets. The design of wire items is really limited only by one’s imagination. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $25 age with adult 10+

Mosaic Garden Art with Jeanne Wright 4/1/16-4/3/16

Mosaic, the ancient art of using tile and found objects to make a design, meets the 21st century in your backyard! It may be just a bit too early to get your hands into the dirt in your garden, but this course will inspire you to embrace spring colors in a different format. During the class you will learn how to mosaic or expand your skills using materials and techniques specific to outdoor projects. Colorful and whimsical mosaic designs can range from gazing balls to flower pots to cement sculptures. Bring your own form or choose from a variety of options that the instructor will have available to purchase. Ceramic and glass cutting, using adhesives and grouting will all be covered so you can continue on and fill your garden with whimsy.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $40 age with adult 14+

Net Making: The Carrying Sack

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Net Making: The Carrying Sack with Mercedes Tuma-Hansen

7/9/16-7/10/16

Nets aren’t just for catching fish! In this class you will learn an ancient technique to make a netted sack for everyday use. To make a net, you only need to learn to tie one knot. The craft of net making has remained unchanged for thousands of years, a universal skill from the ancient Egyptians to the Scandinavians to the American Indians. This medium allows for so much creativity that you can make anything you imagine-- a hammock, a fish net, abstract art. In this beginner course you will make a netted sack. The dimensions are up to you—from small for hanging fruit in the kitchen to large enough for groceries, laundry, or kids’ toys. The beauty of netted items is how ultralight and compact they are. You will go home with your completed sack, your own netmaking tools, and the knowledge you need to make your own netted projects at home. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 9am-5pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm tuition $125 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $115 materials $15 age with adult 8+

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Northwoods Masks: Make Your Own

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length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $315 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $300 materials $60

Wreath Weaving: The Traditional Balsam Bough Wreath with David/Lise Abazs 12/5/15

Spend a cozy, wintry day on the Round River Farm in Finland, Minn. (48 miles SW of Grand Marais), an inspirational homestead environment, as you learn to create a hand-woven, balsam-based holiday wreath from start to finish. Use forest materials harvested in a sustainable fashion and learn specialized weaving techniques to create fresh, natural greenery wreaths, unadulterated by waxes, paint or artificial scents. We will learn how and when to cut greens, what particular materials you will need and how to weave these greens into a circular form. Your efforts will provide you with a wreath to take home. length (days) 0.5 hours 9 am-1 pm tuition $65 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $60 materials $10 age with adult 13+

with Benjamin Byron 10/16/15

Investigate our local folklore and natural materials of the north woods. We will learn and discuss north woods stories and how masks can be used to dramatize them. Then with the help of birch bark, cattails, basswood, willow, and more we will make masks to help dramatize our own stories. Students will learn about how and why some stories are told, how to make things from natural materials, how to design and make their own mask and stories, and perform their story with their mask. length (days) 0.5 hours 1-4pm tuition $25; $35 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $20; $30 per adult/child pair; add’l child $10 materials $10 age with adult 6+

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Students will investigate the methods of relief woodblock printmaking as Nick gives an introduction to the basics of creating a multicolor woodblock print. Techniques covered include transfer, carving, reduction, and multi-block methods, simplifying the world of layers, reverse imagery, registration, and printing. Also included are guided discussions on imagery, abstraction, and conceptual intent. A collaboration between the Art Colony and North House Folk School, this course allows students to experience two unique Grand Marais cultural institutions. On day one students begin their work in the North House woodshop. Days two and three take place in the Art Colony’s professional printmaking studio, where students will use a Takach printing press.

Canvas & Leather Firewood Sling: Build Your Own

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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood with Cecilia Schiller

2/26/16-2/28/16

Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata: simple wooden machines that delight and amaze. Join Cecilia Schiller for a three-day exploration of the principles of making wooden machines and the simple mechanisms that make things move. Beginning with the design process, students will learn techniques to draw, drill and cut gears, cams and levers, and how to assemble machines that will actually work. There will be ample time to discuss design considerations and allow for experimentation with different combinations of mechanisms and the resulting movements. Students will choose from 2 or 3 projects designed by the instructor. Past projects have included a galloping horse, a dancing man, a gymnast and an eagle being chased by a crow. You will leave with plenty of ideas and inspiration for your own amazing mechanical marvels.

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $65

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Carve Signs for Campus: Incise Letter Carving Service Learning Session with Jock Holmen

4/22/16-4/24/16

Make your mark at North House by carving signs for campus! Put your carving skills to good use or learn the basics of incise carving – letters, numbers and other forms – while creating unique signs that will direct students and visitors at North House. A useful course for woodworkers of any skill level, students will learn to use a variety of carving tools, from v-gouges and chisels to a simple carving knife. Take skills honed in this service-based class and put them to use doing detail work at home, or simply admire your handiwork every time you stop by North House! This course is part of the Volunteer and Service Learning Weekend. Lunches are provided for each day of coursework, as well as our community pizza bake and other fun gatherings. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $75 includes lunch each day early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

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Spoon Carving Tutorial I

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Saving Face: Carving Facial Details Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Figure Carving Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Carving: Continuation Skimming the Surface: The Basics of Milk Paint Spoon Carving Tutorial I Spoon Carving Tutorial II Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Embellishment Techniques for Wood with Jock Holmen

Learn to add decorative details to woodenware with the “Norwegian termite,” Jock Holmen. Jock will teach a variety of carving techniques using gouges, chisels and carving knives that students will practice on a freshly turned bowl (courtesy of Cooper Ternes of Nordic Woodware). Simple repeated patterns and marks can add creative and personal flourish to wooden objects of many sorts-- spoons, bowls and more, and can even be used to make the most of imperfections and cracks in projects. The materials fee includes a small ale bowl to practice on, but students are encouraged to bring their own work to embellish. The instructor will have tools to borrow. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $15 age with adult 14+

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Krympburkar: Scandanavian-Style Shrink Boxes

Nordic Relief Carving: From the Acanthus Plant to Dragon Motifs

3/2/16-3/4/16

with Paul Linden/ Jim Sannerud

The shrink box is a wooden container that relies on a simple trick: Freshly cut (green) wood and dry wood behave differently. The body of the vessel is made from green wood that changes in size as it dries (putting the “shrink” in shrink box). The bottom of the vessel is made of dry wood. As the green wood dries out, it shrinks, tightens and locks around the dry bottom. If done correctly, this will create a water-tight vessel. Though they are called boxes, these containers are typically cylindrical in shape because they are usually made from hollowed tree branches. Centuries ago, the Vikings made tight fitting lids for shrink boxes and used them for storing salt and spices. This course, team-taught by two accomplished woodworkers, will serve both newcomers to the craft of shrink boxes and woodworkers with previous experience who are looking to further explore the possibilities of shape and/or surface decoration. Students may choose to make one special box or perhaps several of them, depending on their skills and desires. Traditional paints and decorative carving will be demonstrated and available for students to practice. Both instructors bring a wealth of knowledge of green woodworking traditions, skills and techniques, providing a highly supportive environment and diverse perspectives for student learning. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $45

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Marking Time: Making Your Own Norwegian Primstav Calendar Stick

with Lucy Tokheim 3/6/16

How did folks keep track of seasons of the year before there were numeric calendars? Or farm tasks like when to take the sheep to pasture in spring or pray for rain to turn the miller’s wheel in fall? Isolated Norwegian communities used versions of the Primstav calendar symbols into the 1700’s to do just that. Students will carve some of these fascinating ancient pictographs on a basswood stave to create a decorative folk art calendar using simple kolrosing tools and techniques of coloring the wood. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $40 age with adult 10+

with Phillip Odden/Else Bigton

The “Dragon” or “Stave Church Style” of carving is perhaps Norway’s greatest contribution to the carving world. The Mediterranean acanthus plant, adopted from ancient Greek stone work, was adopted by woodworkers in Scandinavia in the 18th and 19th centuries. These two styles continue to be primary forms of adornment in Scandinavian woodcarving today. This course welcomes both beginning woodcarvers interested in relief carving, as well as experienced carvers who would like to develop new relief carving skills within the Nordic tradition. Beginners will be introduced to basic relief carving tools and techniques. Then, with a provided practice blank gain the basic skills needed for the class project. All students will then choose individual projects, including such household items as plate shelves, candleholders or bread servers, incorporating relief work based on acanthus plants or Dragon-style motifs. Tool selection and sharpening and finishing techniques are included. Tools may be available for loan and/or purchase. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials varies ($10-$25/blank)

Pattern, Texture, Paint: Personal Expression through Craft with Jim Sannerud 5/21/16

Handcraft is a personal expression of its maker. Color choice, texture, symbolism, or simple embellishment of folk art aesthetics all reflect the landscape, values, tastes, and whims of the person behind the object. Through conversations and presentations during this course you will explore the history of symbolism used in European folk arts and develop your own palette of personal expression. You will learn how to use many types of traditional paint including milk paint, egg tempra, and other natural pigment based finishes. See how the color interacts with surface embellishments and texture carved in your piece to emphasize the tactile satisfaction of your work. Students can choose to bring a small woodenware project of their own to complete during class or they may simply create a series of practice pieces with materials provided to allow for a wide ranging exploration of techniques. Students may also choose to register for Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl held prior to this course to produce woodenware suitable for embellishment. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials varies ($15 and up)

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Saving Face: Carving Facial Details with Harley Refsal 3/6/16

Eyes, nose, mouth and a dozen other intricacies grace the human visage; artists and craftspeople have attempted to capture the essence of their fellows from time immemorial. Carvers: it’s your turn. Face your fears and rid yourself of fear of faces in this one-day intensive course. Harley will lead students in carving a “face stick,” a 1”x1” piece that provides ample opportunity to practice facial elements and expressions. At long last, a course dedicated to carving faces. Who knows…maybe the secret to carving human likenesses is right under your nose? Sign-up for this course to find out. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $10 age with adult 12+

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Krympburkar: Scandanavian-Style Shrink Boxes

Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Figure Carving with Harley Refsal

3/2/16-3/4/16 6/15/16-6/17/16

This course provides beginning carvers with the opportunity to carve several figures in the Scandinavian flatplane style. Beginning with tool sharpening, the course provides hands-on carving experience as you complete a figure in step-by-step fashion. You will then paint the figures and apply a final oil finish. After this initial figure, you will carve additional pieces independently while the instructor offers assistance on an individual basis. Sharpening equipment and finishing supplies are also covered. Band-sawn wooden cutouts may be purchased directly from the instructor and he will also have a supply of basic carving tools for purchase for students who do not have their own. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials varies (see description) age with adult 12+

Scandinavian Style Flat-Plane Carving: Continuation with Harley Refsal

6/20/16-6/22/16

Another appropriate name for this course could simply be: “Let’s Keep Carving!” It is an inspiring immersion for students with prior carving experience, including seasoned figure carvers, as well as new-to-carving folks who have just completed the three-day Scandinavian Style Figure Carving course. Need some inspiration or a few new ideas? Carving blanks and patterns for over 40 different characters will be available. Workshop discussions and demonstrations will be facilitated by master carver Harley Refsal. Pick up your knife and get carving! length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials varies (see description) age with adult 12+

Skimming the Surface: The Basics of Milk Paint with Jim Sannerud 9/17/15

Got milk (paint)? Add color and creativity to any project without using toxic and petroleum-derived products (no cow required). Learn how to prepare, mix your own colors and apply milk paint. Milk paint is one of the most ancient forms of paint known. Milk protein (also known as casein) and crushed limestone are mixed to form a very strong binder. Clay is added for body and earth pigments are added for color. The paints are made in powder form to avoid adding chemical preservatives. The instructor will provide a sample board and paints to work with. Students may also bring a project to experiment on. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $95 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $85 materials $15

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Spoon Carving Tutorial I with Fred Livesay/Jarrod Stonedahl 10/1/15-10/2/15

Spoon carving has a near-magnetic pull on both novice woodcarvers and old hands with a carving knife; once you experience the satisfaction of crafting something beautiful, useful and vastly superior to any commercial offering, you’re likely to carve spoons for years to come. In this introductory session with instructors Fred Livesay and Jarrod Stonedahl, students will familiarize themselves with traditional knife strokes, wood grain and carving techniques by roughing out, carving and finishing an eating spoon or two, depending on time and personal preferences. This two-day session will focus on the basic elements of spoon carving and touch upon sharpening, finishing, and decorating. Suitable for beginners and experienced carvers. Instructors will have some tools for student use and additional spoon blanks for sale. Students are encouraged to register for Spoon Carving Tutorial II to continue to build their skills. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $10

Spoon Carving Tutorial II with Fred Livesay/Jarrod Stonedahl 10/3/15-10/4/15

Spoon carvers will relish the opportunity to dig deep into the finer points (curves?) of this addictive craft. Join prolific carvers Fred Livesay and Jarrod Stonedahl for an exploration and in-depth discussion of the design elements of spoons of all sorts. Time will be devoted to instruction in decoration and finishing techniques to help students move their work to the next level. This tutorial format with two instructors allows students to pursue their own project interests with support and tutelage, all while enjoying the company of other spoon enthusiasts. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $180 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $10

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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

with Fred Livesay/Jarrod Stonedahl

3/2/16-3/4/16

Carving wooden spoons is an old folk tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, seasonal income and to give as gifts. The techniques, designs and embellishments commonly used today are deeply embedded in centuries of cultural history, but spoon carving is also a vibrant and growing craft tradition globally. World class spoon carvers and instructors Fred Livesay and Jarrod Stone Dahl team up to offer a course suitable for beginners and advanced students alike that will cover the basic techniques, but also delves into design, ergonomics and layout, woods and wood grain, sharpening, finishing, painting and decorating and history and theory of practice. This tutorial format with two instructors allows students to pursue their own project interests with more support while enjoying the company of other spoon enthusiasts. Students are strongly encouraged to register for an optional 4th day at a discounted cost of $50. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 optional 4th day $50 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $10

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

woodworking & furniture craft Boxes: Working the Curve with Michael Cullen Everyday Slöjd for the Bed & Bath Everyday Slöjd for the Kitchen First Impressions: Building Exterior Doors Service Learning Course Inkle Loom: Build Your Own Kids Only: Slöjd in the Wood Shop Knife, Bowl & Spoon: Four Days of Woodcraft Making Your Mark: Adding Color and Texture to Your Work Wooden Bowl Turning with Robin Wood

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Wooden Bowl Turning: Norwegian Ale Bowls Spindle Turning on the Spring Pole Lathe Turning, Bending and Exploring Green Wood with Michael Hosaluk

furniture craft Adirondack Chair Building Bury Yourself in Your Work: Build Your Own Casket Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet Timbered Workbench: Early American Style Traditional Furniture Building with Hand-tools, Spring Pole & Electric Lathes Three-Legged Milking Stool Twig Furniture: Crafting the Twig Chair Twig Furniture: Twig Mosaic End Table more details, more photos:

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Adirondack Chair Building with Randy Schnobrich 3/18/16-3/20/16

Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic - its high back, large armrests and contoured seat and back are unmistakable. For many, the Adirondack chair defines the ideal deck or lawn chair for a well-deserved break. This course is the perfect opportunity for you to learn and expand basic woodworking skills. During the weekend, you will learn to utilize various woodworking hand and power tools safely and proficiently. You will cut, shape, sand, and assemble your own rot-resistant cedar Adirondack chair. The dimensions of the chair will be approx. 28” wide, 38” tall and 34” deep. After returning home, you will have the knowledge and ability to build its match. So let the sawdust fly and imagine how good it will feel to relax for many years to come in a chair you built yourself. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $160 materials $95 per chair age with adult 14+

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Boxes: Working the Curve with Michael Cullen with Michael Cullen

10/28/15-10/30/15

Join woodworker Michael Cullen for a study of the making of sculptural boxes using simple tools that render beautiful results. Michael will introduce the idea of adding pattern, texture and color, while straying from the straight line to embrace the curve in your work. There will be an emphasis on drawing/designing, combined with the process of developing and experimenting on many “project” boxes simultaneously. The idea here is not to walk away with one perfect box but with many in process, lots of ideas and a good understanding of design--why one design is more appealing to the eye than another, a skill that will impact your work in any medium. This course will be fast paced and fun. Students who register for this course receive a 50% discount on registration for the Fresh Cut Symposium. length (days) 3 hours Day 1/2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm tuition $375 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $345 materials $50

Bury Yourself in Your Work: Build Your Own Casket with Randy Schnobrich 2/19/16-2/21/16

None of us are getting out of this alive, so we may as well bury ourselves in our work! Put your hands to work making something truly useful while also building a strong base of woodworking skills. The above-ground applications of your resulting project are numerous – a bookshelf, coffee table, storage container or entertainment center, not to mention a great conversation piece. Beginning woodworkers will enjoy acquiring new skills, while more advanced participants will have ample opportunity to apply their talents. Chop saws to block planes, screw guns to dovetail joinery - this course covers a range of important skills while offering the opportunity to manage the key details such as proper sizing, joinery, handle construction, hardware and design options. Students will develop woodworking skills that will last a lifetime (and beyond). The casket materials include cabinet-grade pine, birch for handles and bronze fastenings. You may bring a partner to work on one casket for the single tuition rate.

Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet

First Impressions: Building Exterior Doors Service Learning Course

1/8/16-1/10/16

4/22/16-4/24/16

with Randy Schnobrich

Considering when and where to start on that big cabinet project you want to build and install? Start here. Before you jump into a big project, learn the basic techniques, tools and equipment used by both traditional and contemporary cabinet makers. As a class project, each student builds a pine wall cabinet (24” x 32” x 5”) with a door, using hand tools, while exploring some basic machinery techniques as well. Students learn the proper techniques to cut clean mortise and tenons with chisels and drills, work with a shoulder plane to rabbet the door panel and explore the safe use of a table saw, planer, jointer, band saws, and hand saws. If time permits, finishes ranging from traditional milk paints to more contemporary varnishes suitable to cabinetry will be covered. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm; Day 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $185 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $160 materials $60 age with adult 16+

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Everyday Slöjd for the Bed & Bath with Paul Linden

Surround yourself and your home with simple, handmade, utilitarian objects that get used everyday. This course is about making the wooden items that you live with, and hand carving and painting the surface details that you may touch on a daily basis. This course is focused on the bedroom and bathroom, and possible projects include: jewelry stands and racks, towel hooks, and small shelves. Many examples will be shared and available, so students can choose to focus on one special thing or on several varied objects. All will be made by hand and with care, emphasizing their unique character and tactile qualities. We will use hand tools and traditional methods for the carving and construction and non-toxic milk paint for the decoration. length (days) 1 hours 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials $25

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Everyday Slöjd for the Kitchen with Paul Linden

11/19/15-11/20/15

Surround yourself and your home with simple, handmade, utilitarian objects that get used everyday. This course is about making the wooden items that you live with, and hand carving and painting the surface details that you may touch on a daily basis. This course is focused on the kitchen, and possible projects include: cooking paddles and spatulas, cutting and serving boards, and small racks and organizers. Many examples will be shared and available, so students can choose to focus on one special thing or on several varied objects. All will be made by hand and with care, emphasizing their unique character and tactile qualities. We will use hand tools and traditional methods for the carving and construction and non-toxic milk paint for the decoration.

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You only have one chance to make a solid first impression (and goodness knows the importance of preventing cold drafts). So, building new front doors, both beautiful and functional, for North House’s campus is nothing short of serious business. Opening any front door is a momentous occasion: behind you, the outside world, in front of you, home. Learn to construct sturdy layered exterior doors in this hands-on workshop. Each session of this course will build four exterior doors (we need thirteen total!) with large windows that will welcome students and visitors alike. The techniques and skills covered are easily transferable to interior doors. Each day will include instruction in and use of the table saw for material preparation and mortise & tenon joinery. Door finishing, hardware and hanging will also be discussed. length (days) 2.5 hours Day 1: 5-9pm Days 2/3: 9am-5pm tuition $85 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $75 materials included

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Greenwood Exploration with Michael Hosaluk with Michael Hosaluk

Come to this one day course with a clear head and an appetite for learning: Featured Instructor Michael Hosaluk will dive head-long into a one day demonstration of a wide-variety of turning techniques. In this intimate setting (limited to 15 students), Michael will explore spindle turning through a variety of kitchen items, demonstrate techniques for turning green wood very thin, box making, turning and carving bowls and goblets. He’ll also discuss and demonstrate end grain turning. The small nature of the group will allow for discussion, up-close viewing and ample time for questions. length (days) 1 hours 9am-3pm tuition $125 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $110 materials included

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Inkle Loom: Build Your Own with Randy Schnobrich 2/11/16-2/12/16

Get started weaving on the inkle loom, a simple and easy-to-use tabletop loom that can be built by anyone keen to try their hand. Inkle looms are used to weave sturdy and decorative bands in a variety of sizes that can be used in many ways. Under the careful guidance of woodworking instructor Randy Schnobrich, students will learn to use a variety of power tools and hand tools to build an inkle loom from birch: no prior woodworking experience required. Building a loom from scratch will enhance students understanding of the mechanics of the weaving process and increase their ability to use the inkle loom for creative expression. Note, this course will not include weaving instruction: register for Inkle Loom Weaving on the following day for this instruction.

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $60

length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $25

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 per casket early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 per casket materials $295 per casket more details, more photos:

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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Three-Legged Milking Stool

5/18/16-5/20/16 5/23/16-5/25/16

2/19/16-2/20/16

with Jim Sannerud

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty - an inspiring craft form to experience. Explore the grains of northern birch as you learn detailed lathe handling and turning techniques to turn a wooden bowl on the electric lathe. From tree to bowl, working with fresh cut wood, learn how to identify the best parts of a tree for a bowl blank and how to orient stock for the best grain patterns to match the outcomes you desire. To ensure longevity and finishing of the bowl, drying techniques will also be covered. Take home a traditional utility bowl for the kitchen as well as an artistic form for the coffee table. Your materials fee includes all wood for projects plus the use of individual lathes and set of tools. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $285 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $255 materials $40

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Kids Only: Slöjd in the Wood Shop with Paul Linden/Avery Carlson 10/16/15-10/17/15

This kid’s course is meant as an introduction to the various hand tools and simple skills involved in working with wood. The course is co-taught by a father and son team, Paul Linden and Avery Carlson (age 14). We will start with an introduction to common tools, stressing safety for both the child and the tools. Then we will make a coat hook/peg board. Students will design their own and finish/paint/decorate them as they see fit. Following the Slöyd education model, the instructor will not touch the student’s work unless specifically requested, allowing them to complete the project wholly by themselves. We hope that this course will serve as either an empowering start or an invigorating catalyst to a lifelong relationship with hand tools and craftwork. length (days) 2 hours 9am-3pm tuition $75 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $65 materials $20 age with adult 10+

Knife, Bowl & Spoon: Four Days of Woodcraft with Jim Sannerud

5/11/16-5/14/16

Four days of handcraft can be the beginning of a passionate relationship that will last a life time. Immerse yourself in craft step-by-step at North House during this unique four day course with Jim Sannerud. On day one you’ll turn simple ale bowls concentrating on form and thickness. Day two will focus on knife skills by making a butter spreader and learning about how to add food safe colors to your project with Milk Paint. Days three and four will allow you to develop more turning skills by making more bowls. In the afternoons practice your knife skills by making a spoon or spatula and add carved decorations to your bowl. On one of the days you’ll also head into the woods to harvest materials for use in some projects, and draw a direct connection between tree and craft.

Making Your Mark: Adding Color and Texture to Your Work with Michael Cullen

11/2/15-11/3/15

Explore adding pattern, texture and color to your work. We will focus primarily on using milk paint as our color medium but we will also investigate pattern burning, graphite and several other techniques. This course will have a design component--when to use color effectively and how to do it. We will be using simple tools such as drawknives, spokeshaves and gouges to create our patterns. Our main project will be creating a spiral cut sapling that is embellished with color and pattern. This is an excellent opportunity for turners to learn how to add just that right accent of color, texture or pattern to make their work sing. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $250 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $230 materials $35

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Spindle Turning on the Spring Pole Lathe

with John Beltman

Explore the fundamentals of traditional furniture making with this classic Americana piece, the three-legged milking stool. Steeped in the tradition of working exclusively with vintage fine woodworking tools, you’ll learn precise handwork to shave wooden birch legs using a drawknife on the traditional woodworker’s ‘bench’ of choice, the shaving horse. The finer details will be smoothed with a spokeshave and the seats sculpted of white pine. You’ll learn to mortise and tenon the legs to the seat with a hand tenoner. Finishes such as milk paints and other traditional wood preservatives will be discussed, allowing you the most fashionable chair for sitting upon whilst hand milking your cow or goat…or whittling on your next project. length (days) 1.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Day 2: 9am-5pm tuition $115 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $110 materials $35

Timbered Workbench: Early American Style with John Beltman

10/23/15-10/25/15 1/29/16-1/31/16

Have bench, will travel? Indeed - with this workbench you can do both! A fine workbench is an essential fixture in the home workshop. In this class students will build a sturdy timbered workbench based on early American designs using simple and classic joinery that echoes timber framing techniques. Mortise and tenon joints of different sizes are used so the finished bench is held together with wedges and can easily be disassembled. The portable, knock-down features of this workbench make it a versatile addition to your workspace and easy to load to bring home. Dimensions: 38”H x 72”L x 30”W (with some variations possible). The bench is made using white pine timbers for the legs and top, and ash for the wedges. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $245

with John Beltman

4/16/16-4/17/16

Long before the industrial revolution, craftspeople turned objects – from the everyday to the ornate – using a simple machine made of wood, iron and rope: the spring pole lathe. Press the pedal to engage the natural elasticity of a small diameter pole, watch the stock spin back and forth, and listen to the thumping rhythm of this ancient tool. Learn to use a set of chisels and gouges to form the spinning stock into a useful object. In this class, you will use a spring-pole lathe to create a wooden ladle or spoon. Starting with a green birch log, you will split out turning stock, and practice spindle-turning fundamentals on the lathe before starting your own project. This course is appropriate for both beginners and experienced electric lathe turners wanting to unplug; techniques learned will enhance your understanding of all types of lathe turning. Additional projects – including rolling pins and tool handles -- may be an option if time allows. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $190 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $170 materials $55

Four full days of craft, stories, laughter and undoubtedly some new friendships… a truly wonderful immersion. Optional evening activities and film screenings will enhance the session.

length (days) 4 hours 9am-5pm tuition $360 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials $65

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Cabinetry Basics: Building the Wall Cabinet 47

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Traditional Furniture Building with Hand-tools, Spring Pole & Electric Lathes

Wooden Bowl Turning with Robin Wood

2/19/16-2/23/16

“I am passionate about all traditional crafts but simple wooden bowls are still where my heart is,” writes Robin Wood. Known around the world through his blog and his beautifully crafted woodenware, Robin Wood has been instrumental in reviving traditional handcraft in the United Kingdom. In this three day session, part of the first-ever Fresh Cut Woodturning Symposium, Robin will teach bowl turning on the spring pole lathe. With a focus on technique and design, this is a rare opportunity to expand your bowl turning skills with a master craftsman and teacher. The course is limited to ten students. Robin will also participate in talks & demonstrations during the weekend symposium. The course will be joined by other North House green woodworking instructors as well. Students who register for this course receive a 50% discount on registration for the Fresh Cut Symposium. The second session of this course is designed for turners with prior experience who would like to focus on improving their skills. Beginning turners should register for the earlier session of this course.

with Robin Wood

10/28/15-10/30/15 11/2/15-11/4/15

with John Beltman

If the desire to build beautiful, functional furniture has ever struck you, this course is the place to begin. Over four and a half days, you’ll explore the primary techniques of traditional woodworking and furniture-craft. You’ll begin with a classic Americana piece, the 3 legged stool, using vintage fine woodworking tools to shape birch and white pine. The second project, a Windsor stool, will utilize both spring-pole lathes & electric lathes, and will provide an in-depth introduction to Windsorstyle furniture-craft. Finishes such as milk paints and traditional wood preservatives will be discussed. This extended format allows ample time for conversation and discussion of furniture design, tradition and function. length (days) 4.5 hours Day 1: 5-8pm, Days 2-5: 9am-5pm tuition $360 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $340 materials $135

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Turning, Bending and Exploring Green Wood with Michael Hosaluk with Michael Hosaluk

10/28/15-10/29/15

There’s nothing to fear about turning green wood—over two days, Featured Instructor Michael Hosaluk will help you immerse in the creative joy of working with green wood on the power lathe. This course integrates the tradition of green-wood turning with the artistic necessities of material selection, turning technique development, imagination & creativity, and project management/ completion. Students will begin turning everyday kitchen items, including spatulas, knives, ladles and spoons, using bending techniques to make the objects more aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic. Students will focus on the peculiarities and possibilities of working with green wood, working side and end grains, sculpting wood, managing the drying process and movement, using gouges, scrapers and hook tools. Students will experiment with adding and subtracting wood to create feet, handles, and legs. Gain “fresh” perspective on turning, creativity and technique. Students who register for this course receive a 50% discount on registration for the Fresh Cut Symposium. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $250 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $230 materials $50

nuts & bolts work study

work, study, accessibility – it’s your opportunity to earn course tuition credit for lending a hand around campus. Options include weekly, or week-long commitments. See the web for info! more details, more photos:

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Wooden Bowl Turning: Norwegian Ale Bowls

Twig Furniture: Crafting the Twig Chair with Paula Sundet Wolf 5/13/16-5/15/16

The twig chair is the hallmark project for someone who appreciates the traditional craft of twig furniture making. In this course you will work with native alder and willow following a basic twig chair design that can be individualized with curved, bent, or straight twig furniture techniques. A harvesting field trip will provide an opportunity to gather some of the materials that will personalize each chair, in addition to providing a chance to field identify twig furniture materials. During the first day of class, students will construct a basic chair frame using materials provided by the instructor. On the following morning, students will take a field trip to identify brushwood species and to gather materials for the chair seat and back. By afternoon, students will start constructing the seat and back using gathered materials. By day three students will finish their chair and talk about other applications such as footstools, tables, etc. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $225 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $195 materials $35

Twig Furniture: Twig Mosaic End Table

length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $375 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $345 materials $45

Wooden Bowl Turning: Norwegian Ale Bowls with Roger Abrahamson 3/2/16-3/4/16

Wooden ale bowls are an excellent example of functional Scandinavian folk art. These ceremonial drinking vessels were used both for serving on special occasions and in the brewing process. In this class, students begin with a green birch log. Using axes, knives, hook tools and a foot-powered spring-pole lathe (plus lots of vigorous work), you’ll create an ale bowl to take home and use. Tool sharpening and proper cutting techniques will be taught. There will also be lively discussions on the design, function and culture surrounding these objects, as well as the history of woodturning. The instructor will have several antique bowls from his collection for study and inspiration. Skills taught in this class will also be very useful to modern bowl turners. length (days) 3 hours 9am-5pm tuition $255 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $225 materials $35

with Paula Sundet Wolf 10/24/15-10/25/15

The complexity of geometric patterns complemented by a rustic, handcrafted look best describes the craft of twig mosaic. Twig mosaic is an early American folk art form using full or half rounded branches nailed over a frame creating a geometric pattern that provides volume and intricacy, delicacy and geometry. You will work with native brush and tree species such as red-osier dogwood, willow and alder to make the visually striking table top - a great complement to any handwoven rug on the floor or used as a reading table next to the sofa at the cabin. The base of the table and legs will also be constructed using a variety of rustic twig furniture joinery techniques including the woven and entwined method and the nailed stick method. A field trip will provide an opportunity to identify useful brush and tree species and to cut and gather materials for your specific project. Size options include 12x12”, 12x16”, 16x16”, or 16x24”. Students new to carpentry are strongly encouraged to start with a smaller project. Please indicate your preference when registering for the class. length (days) 2 hours 9am-5pm tuition $170 early bird tuition (6+ wks in advance) $150 materials $25 age with adult 10+ 48

Twig Furniture: Crafting the Twig Chair

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Mark Bartell - Duluth, MN

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Mark Bartell is currently the product manager at Frost River in Duluth, MN. A music major in college, Mark followed his true passion in life-- paddling-- and sought /literally begged for a job building canoe packs. After spending several years learning the canvas and leather craft, Mark quickly moved along and started in the design and function aspect of building. He loves to share the materials and techniques he believes are “the best there is.” Mark speaks on the surge of urban manufacturing and on the history and function of canoe packs both canvas and otherwise. He looks forward to sharing his craft with anyone who will listen.

traditional crafts meaningful in today’s world ? “With traditional craft your whole body

gets involved!

You can bring in your elbows for increased leverage and you magically grow extra sets of hands.

More than just a little bit of you is transferred into what you’re doing. Your thoughts,

dreams and intentions

all get bound up in your work.

Imagine

being so intimate with all of your possessions

and the world around you! Traditional craft

reminds us what it is to be human.” - Jason Hovatter, shoemaking 888-387-9762

John Beltman - Nashwauk, MN

John is a master woodworker who specializes in working with traditional hand tools and utilizing traditional building techniques. His students consistently comment that this approach permeates every class he teaches. John has recently concentrated his efforts on traditional early American methods of woodworking, including spring-pole lathe turning, the construction of snowshoes, and hand-crafting Windsor chairs & stools. John’s training includes work with the Rockport Apprentice Shop in Maine, Strong’s Canoe Yard in Vermont, and the Windsor Institute in New Hampshire.

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Traudi Bestler - Long Lake, MN

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David/Lise Abazs - Finland, MN

David and Lise of Round River Farm live on the North Shore of Lake Superior. There the rocky soil provides the materials to build their homestead, and the northern elements provide the solar and wind power to keep it all running. The Abazses grow and sell organic fruit and vegetables, make wreaths, and raise livestock. Teaching, consulting, and installing renewable energy systems fill out their lives as they strive to balance their needs with what the Earth can provide. Visit www.round-river.com.

Roger Abrahamson - Minneapolis, MN

Roger is a traditional bowl turner. Using a spring pole lathe, handforged tools and freshly harvested native woods, he specializes in the creation of Norwegian ale vessels. Roger’s fascination with these objects has its roots in his immigrant grandmother’s ale bowl, which is still in the family. Roger has demonstrated his trade at the Nordic Fest, Norsk Hostfest, the Minnesota State Fair, the Smithsonian Institute’s Viking Exhibition and several other historic sites. He has been a turner for 18 years, working with a pole lathe exclusively for the past 12.

Traudi has been weaving and creating textile projects for over 30 years. Her prime interest is passing along the history and joy of making fiber art. Traudi studied weaving, spinning, and dyeing at the Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota, The Weaving School and Sievers School of Fiber Arts. She currently teaches weaving and dyeing at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts and has been a workshop presenter for the last 25 years at the MN Federation of Weavers conferences.

Jeanne Bourquin - Ely, MN

Jeanne is a full-time wood-canvas canoe builder and runs her business, Bourquin Boats, from her workshop in Ely. She began her canoe building career by repairing her own wood-canvas canoe in the early 1980s. In 1985, she built her first wood-canvas canoe with Jerry Stelmok. Since then she has been hooked, and has been building and repairing canoes in her Ely shop. She is known among canoe builders for her care in construction and finishing details. See her work at www.bourquin.wcha.org.

Clark Bremer - Minneapolis, MN

Clark’s wife enrolled him in the first timber framing class offered at North House and he hasn’t been the same since. He became a professional Timber Framer for 10 years, and served on the board of the Timber Framer’s Guild. A former researcher at Bell Labs, he is now a computer programmer. Clark lives in NE Minneapolis, and is still married to Mia.

Paul Anderson - Grand Marais, MN

Matthew Brown - Grand Marais, MN

Philis Anderson - Grand Marais, MN

Martha grew up in Milwaukee, WI, is a current North House Intern, and enjoys repurposing materials into useful items. She turns bedsheets into clothing or coat racks into inkle looms. Teaching students of all ages in a non-traditional classroom environment is where she thrives, be it outdoor skills on a wilderness trip or fiber arts in the shop. Martha seizes teachable moments and believes anyone can learn anything, anywhere, anytime.

Paul Anderson enjoys preparing and preserving meats of all kinds; he’s nearly always got something delicious in the smoker or on the table. Having served on the North House Board of Directors for 6 years, he is very familiar with campus and the many characters that hang out there. Paul fills his time fly fishing, traveling and sampling meats around the world. Philis has owned and trained horses since the 1970s. The Norwegian Fjord horse has been her horse of choice in recent years because of its intelligence and gentle nature. Philis and her horses enter pleasure driving competitions and shows, and her horses have received high evaluations in the Norwegian system of confirmation and work discipline. Learn more about Philis at www.SawtoothMountainFjords.com.

Ian Andrus - Grand Marais, MN

Ian lives in the woods outside Grand Marais without running water or electricity in a yurt he built himself, spending much of his time gathering wild foods, firewood and craft materials. He is inspired by traditional lifestyles and is always seeking to uncover the lost art of living off the land. Aside from yurts Ian makes black ash and birch bark baskets, birch bark canoes, and other utilitarian crafts. Ian is a former North House Folk School intern. Ian’s website: www. superioryurt.wordpress.com

Jay Arrowsmith Decoux - Grand Marais, MN

Although Jay is a native of southern Minnesota, he has made Grand Marais his home over the past few years. As a former North House Intern and wilderness guide, Jay brings a mixed bag of skills and stories to the classroom. Apart from making mouthwatering meats, Jay is currently writing a North Shore Adventure Guide with Adventure Publications and runs the Art House Bed and Breakfast with his wife (and fellow instructor) Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux. 49

Active in sailing since the 1980s, Matthew has sailed a wide variety of boats from sloops to tall ships on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. A U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, Matthew has played a major role aboard North House’s schooner Hjørdis since she was acquired in September 1997.

Martha Brummitt - Grand Marais, MN

Benjamin Byron - Little Suamico, WI

Benjamin originally hails from from Green Bay, WI but has lived in Chicago as a designer for the last eight years. He was brought up in a family of metal workers, gear heads, carpenters, and do-it-yourselfers which developed him into a quintessential jack-of-all-trades. From home building, to hot rods, to furniture making, he has been been creating things his whole life. He loves working with his hands, especially with wood, and explores as many avenues of traditional craft as he can. Through the lens of nomadism, utility, and sustainability, he tries to learn not only the how things were made, but why things were made. Passionate to keep traditional skills and the stories behind them alive, he strives to be a well rounded craftsman and instructor. Ben is a 2015 Craft Education Intern.

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Liz Bucheit - Lanesboro, MN

Liz is owner of Crown Trout Jewelers in Lanesboro, Minnesota and has been a goldsmith for over 30 years. She holds a Master’s degree in metalworking and jewelry from the University of Iowa, Iowa City and has trained in traditional jewelry and metalworking techniques both in Ireland and Norway. Liz has been awarded grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Sons of Norway, and the SE Minnesota Arts Council. Known for her Scandinavian-inspired bridal crown and wedding jewelry, Liz was recently awarded a MN State Arts Board Folk and Traditional Grant to complete her “Ibsen Adorned” filigree jewelry collection. Preview her designs at www.crowntrout.com.

Robert Burns - Chaska, MN

Robert has been fascinated by metalwork and traditional crafts particularly in how they connect to history, since childhood. Robert began studying blacksmithing under James Hoffman learning the American colonial style of blacksmithing. He then went on to learn the craft of bladesmithing joining the American Bladesmith’s Society (ABS) where he hopes to achieve the rank of master smith. Robert works full time out of his shop in Chaska Minnesota creating knives, woodworking tools, and historic reproductions.

Avery Carlson - Minneapolis, MN

Avery is a lover of craft work, playing chess and reading, and the outdoors, and he loves to combine these things whenever possible. He has been visiting the North Shore and the surrounding wilderness for his entire life, and has developed a special connection to NHFS as a student and a volunteer. Avery has practiced various fiber arts and woodworking specifically, but his newest passion and focus is leather-craft. He is very comfortable using knives of different sorts and enjoys helping others to learn safe and useful knife skills. His favorite woodshop tool is the spokeshave and he can deftly create a large pile of shavings on request. While in Grand Marias, his love of wood-fired pizza and skipping rocks on the harbor is nearly the only thing that will coax him from the wood shop.

Dennis Chilcote - Minneapolis, MN

Dennis has a great appreciation for historical crafts and a longstanding fascination with the way our ancestors expressed art through craft. In that vein, he uses baskets, brooms and traditional woodwork as both canvas and palette for his art. His work can be viewed at www.mnartists.org/dennis_chilcote.

Faith Clover - St Paul, MN

Born and raised in Minnesota, Faith has always been a crafter of eclectic interests. After 27 years of living and teaching in Oregon and Arizona she moved back to Minnesota in 2000 to finish her career at the U of M. As the granddaughter of Swedish immigrants she immediately immersed herself in all things Swedish, worked with educational programs at the American Swedish Institute, has led student trips to Sweden to study crafts, researched the history of Swedish home crafts, and practices several crafts including figure carving, birch weaving, and spoon carving. In Sweden she discovered luffarslöjd and has taken classes at Sätergläntan, the national folk craft school in Dalarna, Sweden, to learn more. She is anxious to share this relatively unknown craft with others.

Carol Colburn - Duluth, MN

Carol teaches sewing workshops at North House that incorporate traditional Scandinavian textile traditions along with contemporary craft. Through her travels, she has found inspiration in everyday as well as the festive textile and clothing traditions of Scandinavia. Her numerous publications discuss the design, techniques, and meanings behind Norwegian folk textiles, including clothing and household items. She taught period clothing design, pattern making, and sewing in universities before she began teaching focused heritage sewing workshops at Vesaas Farm Studio in Telemark, Norway, Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, and at North House. Students in her sewing workshops are introduced to an appreciation of traditional techniques while creating contemporary custom garments that are ultimately practical for the northern climate.

Gary Colles - Charlotte, MI

Gary Colles has been making artisan cheese for sixteen years. He and his wife live in Charlotte, Michigan. He has taught in Michigan, North Carolina, Alabama and Iowa. Gary trained at Glengarry Cheese Company in Canada and been guided by Ricki Carol of New England Cheese Making Company for sixteen years. He also took a short cheese course from Michigan State University. The last training he has had was from Peter Dixon in Pennsylvania on Farmstead Cheese Making. Gary is always reading more on cheese making. He has over fifty books in his library on cheese and cheese making. Gary enjoys meeting and teaching people cheese making. He says he usually learns something new in each class he teaches. more details, more photos:

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Tim Cope - Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Tim Cope is an internationally award-winning Australian author, adventurer and filmmaker, best known for his iconic three year, 10,000km journey by horse on the trail of nomads made famous by Genghis Khan. He is the Featured Speaker at the 2015 Winterer’s Gathering.

Michael Cullen - Petaluma, CA

Michael Cullen’s interest in furniture design evolved from his background in mechanical engineering and love of art. During the past decade, his work has been featured in both trade and design publications and has received numerous awards. His work is shown and collected throughout North America and Europe. Michael received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara (1983) and worked for several years in machine design before deciding to pursue a career in studio furniture. He chose to study furniture making and design under the direction of David Powell at Leeds Design Workshops (1986-88) in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Upon completion of the program, Michael moved to Boston to work with Jamie Robertson (1988-90) at the well-known Emily Street Workshops. Presently, Michael divides his time creating furniture, teaching, and writing articles on design and technique. His work is shown and collected throughout North America and Europe.

Gerald David - Duluth, MN

Gerald has roots on both sides of the Atlantic: He was born and raised in Germany by an American mother and a German father. Upon completion of his apprenticeship as a Zimmermann he left his hometown of Aachen to live, travel and work for three years as a traditional journeyman on the ‘Wanderschaft’. This journey took him throughout Germany, Europe and the US, where he moved in 2006. Gerald has taught timber framing at TFGuild events in Poland, Vermont and Texas, as well as for the Virginia Military Institute. Together with his Minnesotan wife he has recently settled in Duluth.

Emily Derke - Duluth, MN

Emily has had a love for craft as long as she can remember. Now living in Duluth after completing her 2014 internship at North House, Emily spends much of her time weaving baskets, harvesting material to work with and exploring other traditional skills and crafts. The search for knowledge and experience has brought her from her home in Minnesota, to both the east and west coasts to learn from many experienced teachers over the last several years.

Beth Dooley - Minneapolis, MN

Beth Dooley has covered the local food scene in the Northern Heartland for twenty-five years: she writes for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, and Heavy Table and appears regularly on KARE 11 (NBC) television and MPR Appetites . She is author of Minnesota’s Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook, The Northern Heartland Kitchen and coauthor with Lucia Watson of Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland, among other books.

Carol Dunn - Hackensack, MN

Carol is a retired middle level English teacher in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. As a way to relax and maintain her calm easy-going personality (read therapy!) she became a “hooker” when a friend taught her to rug hook in 1989. In the 26 years since then, Carol has attended many hooking retreats and workshops, and has taught hooking to friends, family members and has given both beginning and intermediate classes. Carol and her husband Bart have been coming to Grand Marais on their summer vacation for many years.

Eric Edgin - Duluth, MN

Eric grew up in rural southern Illinois fishing, hunting, foraging, and gardening as a way of life. He has continued to build on the skills and knowledge of his roots by attending a naturopathic school, woodworking and teaching self-sufficient food classes, harvesting his own food, and perfecting food preservation and fermentation methods from around the world in a local context.

Tina Fung Holder - Washburn, WI

Since 1996, Tina Fung Holder has lived and worked in northwest Wisconsin after moving from the urban city life in Chicago. While pursuing her formal education in Chicago, Tina did extensive research in basketry techniques at the Field Museum. Since moving to the north woods she has explored both traditional and new applications of the available natural materials and thinks that anything that grows flexible is fair game. Tina enjoys developing new basket designs and teaching them in workshops. Her basketry is sold in galleries in the region.

Kim Garrett - Ely, MN

Kim started rosemaling 9 years ago by taking a class at the North House Folk School with rosemaling instructor Mary Schliep. She fell in love with it and has been painting ever since. Kim has studied with several Vesterheim Gold Medal winning rosemaling instructors. She has also studied with Norwegian instructors here in the US and while studying traditional rosemaling and other Scandinavian folk art in Norway. Kim’s goal is to bring together a blend of traditional Scandinavian folk art with modern techniques and point of view.

Ted Gephart - Bayfield, WI

Ted lives on Wisconsin’s “north coast” of Lake Superior with his wife and two daughters. He missed the boat for the first time as a young boy and has been doing it since then as a hobby. Okay, he’s also been a charter captain since 1985. Among the many marine classes Ted has instructed are Wisconsin boater safety and the U.S. Coast Guard license exam review course. He is the founder of North Coast Community Sailing.

Jim Gilbert - Waconia, MN

Since 1998, Jim has been an instructor of environmental studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Previously Jim served as a Hopkins Public School science teacher and naturalist for 30 years. He is a consulting naturalist for WCCO Radio, coauthor of the Minnesota Weatherguide Calendars, author of three books on nature in Minnesota and writer of a weekly news column.

Mark & Katya Gordon - Two Harbors, MN

Mark and Katya Gordon are co-owners of Amicus Adenture Sailing, a small family-owned charter business that operates out of Knife River, MN. Mark (captain) has more than 25 years experience in leading trips and over 18 years as a licensed Captain and EMT. Katya (first mate) is a lifelong sailor and is a veteran of outdoor wilderness experiences, with more than 15 years of experience leading trips in mountains, lakes, deserts, rivers and oceans. Together they have sailed thousands of miles on Lake Superior and beyond with their two daughters Cedar and Lamar.

Scott Graden - Two Harbors, MN

The regionally-renowned creative force behind the sustainable, local & distinctly northern cuisine at the New Scenic Café, Chef Scott Graden does not hesitate to share his cooking artistry with others. Chef Graden has taught at the Blue Heron, the Kitchen Window, and the Minnesota State Fair, among other places. His passion for culinary arts, industriousness, and wry humor are revealed in his tutelage. He teaches in systems and philosophies, shifting the focus away from memory-based methods.

Molly Grant - Deerfield, NH

Molly Grant began leatherworking in her early 20’s, first by working on her own and then by apprenticing at the Black Swan Leather Shop at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH where she learned the basic skills of traditional leatherworking. She became a juried member in1989 of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and while showing her line of handbags had the opportunity to meet Paul Mathews, owner of the Cordwainer Shop. Within a few months time Molly was traveling to national craft shows with Paul and learning the art of being a Cordwainer. The original patterns and designs that Paul and his father Edward Mathews designed beginning in the1930’s are still used today. Molly continues to make handbags, but her main business is showing her line of custom hand made footwear and teaching shoemaking workshops at her shop in New Hampshire, as well as traveling nationally to craft schools to teach the art of shoemaking.

Brent Gurtek - Duluth Township, MN

Brent Gurtek has been professionally fashioning authentic, custom muzzle loading firearms since 2001, having made over 70 such weapons, to date. He is a member of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association and the Contemporary Longrifle Association. He has successfully hunted white tail deer and black bear with firearms he has made himself. He lives with his wife, Ann, just north of Duluth in French River, in a period house they built themselves, along with much of the furnishings.

Bryan Hansel - Grand Marais, MN

Bryan likes spending his mornings and evenings along the shore of Lake Superior making photographs of the sun creating new colors in the sky. He learned photography over 20 years ago in the black and white darkroom. Now, he makes his living taking photos. Not only is he a professional photographer, he writes freelance articles for magazines with credits including Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic, Backpacker and more. Bryan loves the north shore and shares his passion for the area teaching photography workshops and writing. More at www.bryanhansel.com.

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Mark Hansen - Grand Marais, MN

Mark was introduced to the craft of wooden ski making after meeting Marvin Salo, whose father was a master ski maker trained in the old Saami school of ski construction, over two decades ago. Since then, he has collaborated with ski historians, researchers, and builders, to learn about the wooden ski’s origin, design variations, cultural functions and construction methods. From his findings, Mark has been teaching students from around the globe about wooden ski construction. His investigations into the wooden ski have also led him to a number of exhibitions, commissions and presentations on the subject. Mark’s interest in traditional methods of transportation throughout northern cultures also include wooden work boat construction, from birch bark canoes to Norse prams; toboggan and sled construction; northern clothing; and traditional shelter designs, including the yurt. Mark was instrumental in the founding of the North House Folk School. He operates his own business, Hansen Boat Works, and was recently nominated to receive an invitation for the Bush Foundation’s Enduring Vision Award.

Dave Hanson - Duluth, MN

Metalworking has always been important in Dave’s life, learning from his cousin who owns one of the largest machine shops in Iowa. Known to have one of the largest travelling blacksmith shops in the five-state area, Dave spends countless hours around the Midwest demonstrating his work and skills to the public at rendezvous and special events. Dave founded the Lake Superior Metal Smith Club. Other pastimes include training and caring for his horses, woodcarving and pottery.

Kate Hartman - Madison, WI

Kate first learned to knit in high school. Since then, she has explored a variety of knitting traditions, including both the English/ American and Continental knitting techniques, lace knitting, Aran, and the multi-colored Fair Isle and Scandinavian techniques. Kate enjoys making sweaters, socks, mittens, and other garments in a variety of styles and materials, using many of her own wheel-spun yarns. She likes teaching and believes that enjoyment and enthusiasm are necessary as adults learn a new craft. Kate currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin, and has the good fortune of to be married to a knitter/spinner.

Todd Hawkinson - St Paul, MN

Todd Hawkinson has been handcrafting jewelry since 1971. His apprenticeship under both Ray Grobe and Robert Burke was an old world learning experience unavailable today. As an educator, Todd was the head of the Jewelry Manufacturing & Repair Program at both the Minneapolis Community & Technical College and the Southeast Technical College in Red Wing Minnesota. Currently his direction is in historic jewelry manufacturing techniques. From 1890 to 1915 jewelry design was going through dramatic changes. The Victorian Era was coming to a close, Art Nouveau was at its peak, Edwardian designs were introduced and the Arts & Crafts movement was flourishing. Jewelry of this period had an enduring quality looked up to today. With a workshop in St. Paul Minnesota he continues to produce history inspired jewelry of quality.

Tom Healy - Whitefish, MT

Tom is a professional timber framer, a member of the Timber Frame Guild of North America, and a biology graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In addition to teaching, Tom served as co-director of North House from 1997 to 2000, and as a member of the North House board. He and his wife Meagen raise Wirehaired Pointing Griffons and operate a Nordic Ski Lodge in Whitefish, Montana. www.stillwatermtnlodge.com.

Peter Henrikson - Grand Marais, MN

Peter settled in Grand Marais after a transient career of log building, basket making, timber bridge building, and teaching timber skills on public lands. He is now a professional timber framer and designer and has been teaching timber framing at North House since 1998. Peter has taught black ash basketry and paddle making courses, but now focuses on timber framing and spending time with his family (he’s a man who’s rich in daughters).

Jock Holmen - Burnsville, MN

Jock Holmen, “The Norwegian Termite,” has been a professional woodcarver for over 30 years. He is a gold medal winner at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American National Juried Exhibitions in Decorah, Iowa, and won the First Place Carving award at the 2005 Northern Woods Exhibition in Minneapolis. In addition to his commissioned projects, Jock is a contributing editor at American Woodworker magazine, and teaches woodcarving classes. He has received training and tutoring from various American and Norwegian master carvers.

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Allen Holzhueter - Madison, WI

Allen has been knitting since the 1980s with an interest in multicolor knitting techniques. He has focused on the knitting traditions of Northern Europe and the British Isles and has taught traditional Scandinavian, Fair Isle and Latvian projects using the multicolor technique. Allen has expanded on his fiber interests to include spinning his own knitting yarns on one of his several spinning wheels. Allen lives in Madison, where he divides his time among knitting and spinning projects and spoiling the family Greyhounds.

Beth Homa-Style - St.Paul, MN

Beth Homa-Style is a full time basket weaver in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After studying painting in college and working as a caseworker for the homeless, she interned at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota. At the Folk School, Beth learned many traditional crafts including boat building, but mostly different styles of basketry. This sparked her obsession with birch bark, which is now her main medium. She locally and sustainably harvests and processes her own materials by hand. Beth is always trying to figure out what she can make out of birch bark next and how to share this durable and beautiful material with people.

Michael Hosaluk - Saskatoon, SKT

Michael Hosaluk’s love of woodworking is not only for the beauty and mystery of the material, but in the inventing of new techniques and processes to create objects. The materials he uses relate to the objects he makes. At times a piece of salvaged wood will become a starting point of design. Other times, a design will call for a piece of wood with incredible grain. Using plain wood like birch allows me to approach the objects as a three dimensional canvas to apply a variety of surface design techniques to express an idea. Michael Hosaluk is recognized internationally and in Canada as one of the world’s most creative wood “turners”. Born in 1954, in Invernay, Saskatchewan, Hosaluk is self-taught. Hosaluk’s work covers a wide range of objects and materials including functional vessels, furniture and sculptural pieces. His work is humorous and elegant, possesses character and gesture and is full of reference to architecture, nature and culture. Hosaluk’s work has been exhibited throughout Canada, in Europe, China, Japan, Australia and the United States. He has lectured and demonstrated extensively throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Norway and Israel. In 2003, he participated in the French Association of Turned Wood’s conference Artistic Woodturning Worldwide in Puy St. Martin, France. Hosaluk has also been the coordinator of the biennial International Wood Furniture/Turning Conference since 1982.

Jason Hovatter - Portland, OR

As far back as he can remember, Jason has been wondering how things worked before our modern age of convenience and forgetfulness. As he traveled the country via foot and train hopping, he learned various leatherworking skills and apprenticed with a master shoemaker in southern Oregon. He now runs his own custom shoemaking business, traveling to medieval re-enactments across the Western US, and teaching both period and modern styles and leaving a growing army of cobblers and cordwainers in his wake. http://laughingcrowe.com/shoemaking-classes/

Stefania Isaacson - St. Charles, IL

Stefania has been a life-long knitter, and started spinning and dying to supply herself with the best yarns in the world! She got her Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweaver’s Guild of America in 1997. Since then she has opened her own business called Handspun by Stefania and taught numerous workshops dealing in natural dyes, spinning and basket making. She has spoken about the fiber arts to numerous groups, and has appeared on Home & Garden TV as a guest on the Carol Duvall Show. She sells handspun, natural hand dyed yarns, original knitting kits using her own yarns and patterns, hand dyed roving dyed with natural dyes, and handmade baskets. She was previously a high school English teacher, and now enjoys teaching spinning, dyeing, and knitting to fiber enthusiasts. Most recently, Stefania has authored a book on natural dyes called In Search of the Perfect Green–and Orange, Too!

Julie Kean - Hovland, MN

Julie has been making baskets and ornaments since 1981. She utilizes materials gathered from the woods around her home in Hovland. Her favorite materials are birch bark and red-osier dogwood. In 2001, Julie’s artistic talents were featured on the program “Venture North” on public television. At times, Julie integrates other natural materials into her work including pinecones, driftwood and spruce roots.

Layne Kennedy - Minneapolis, MN

Layne Kennedy is a nationally recognized magazine photographer. His assignments take him all around the globe for publications like “Smithsonian,” “National Geographic,” “Traveler,” “Islands,” “Backpacker,” “Time,” “Newsweek,” and “National Geographic Adventure,” to name a few. Layne is the founder and director of the Superior/Gunflint Photography Workshop, conducting wilderness adventure photography trips. Visit his website www.laynekennedy.com or his blog www.firstexposure.wordpress.com.

Ken Koscik - Monona, WI

Canoes and canoeing are Ken’s passion. If he’s not building canoes for the local Kiwanis club, he’s paddling them in the Quetico. Ken first learned to build canoes in 1968 and has added over 75 new projects to his list since then. A former student at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine, Ken keeps refining the cedar strip construction technique. The chevron has become his trademark. Recently, Ken was invited to teach a woodstrip building class in Norway. Visit Ken’s web site to learn more about cedar-strip canoe building www.kencanoe.com.

Kris Kristufek - Breez y Point, MN

Kris Kristufek builds award winning custom fishing rods. He uses only premium blanks and components, creating unique fishing rods for the discriminating fisherperson at LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods. A Certified Professional Rod Builder by the Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc., he is one of only two such Certified Pros in Minnesota and one of 36 in the U.S. He has built over 2,300 custom fishing rods. Kristufek is becoming known as the “Rod Professor” as he shares his skills, teaching others this interesting craft of Custom Rod Building. When not building rods he is a medical courier and travels the world.

Elise Kyllo - Grand Marais, MN

Elise is a gardener and visual artist. She finds balance in the urban chaos by engaging the seasons. In the summer, she is usually outdoors in somebody’s garden; in the cold months, she is making art. The simplicity and endless possibilities of working with wool intrigue her, especially creating felted creatures inspired by her experiences as a painter and printmaker. “I can’t think of a more meditative, pure and organic medium than working with wool and water and reusing old socks.”

Candace LaCosse - Duluth, MN

With an eclectic professional background in journalism, education, and art, Candace strives for sustainability and life-long learning. Following her 2012 internship at North House, she apprenticed with shoemaker Molly Grant at The Cordwainer Shop in Deerfield, New Hampshire. She currently works from her studio in downtown Duluth making shoes and other leather goods for her business Hemlocks Leatherworks. Her other areas of interest include wood-fired baking, food fermentation, simple shelters, black ash basketry, and traditional cultures around the world.

Andy Lambert - Minneapolis, MN

Andy accidentally fell in love with traditional Appalachian clogging in 2004 when he saw the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers perform in south Minneapolis. It’s with this group that he learned, performed and started teaching from ’05 to ’10. Along the way, he joined Pert Near Sandstone as the band’s percussionist and has to date recorded 5 albums and clogged with the band all over the country. Andy has been lucky enough to perform on domestic and international stages at places such as: First Avenue, A Prairie Home Companion, Big Top Chautauqua, Wood Songs Radio Hour, Music City Roots and various folk festivals in Latvia and France.

Amy James - Grand Marais, MN

Amy taught herself to bake using a free Fleischmann Yeast booklet back in 1972. She has been a teacher almost as long, in settings from traditional school classrooms to wilderness, with students from preschoolers through seniors, and covering topics from life science to sea kayaking. Combining her passions for teaching and baking, with a little science and history thrown in for good measure, Amy leads bread baking courses for new to intermediate bakers. 51

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Bill Lane - Tofte, MN

For 25-years, Bill Lane spent the Marches and Aprils of his life in pursuit of northern forest owls, starting as an uninformed hobbyist and metamorphosing into a biologist whose knowledge of owls and their behaviors fueled an unrelenting passion for Strigidaen discovery and understanding. One night in 2012 though, he realized that time had progressed and the owls he once pursued with zeal, were no longer abundant in Minnesota’s north woods landscape. He placed his field data sheet in its folder and ended 25 years of springtime owling. He can’t quite get the saw-whets and boreals and barreds and long-eareds out of his system though so now, instead of going to the owls, they come to him…in waves…during the September and October migration. This is a perfect opportunity to participate in a banding operation which, per net hour, is the most productive saw-whet capture point in the United States and Canada. Learn more about Bill’s efforts at http://www.mindspring. com/~owlman/

Cheryl Larsen - Grand Marais, MN

Expressive movement is the essense of what sparks her imagination and kindles her inspriration. Whether it be in the form of interpretive dance, rythmns of nature, the play of words or the smooth flow of dyes across silk, it is what Cheryl seeks. As a fiber artist, she has purposely developed skills in a multitude of techniques to allow her to combine various mediums, textures and embellishments in individual pieces. Cheryl’s passions also include spending lots of time outdoors, writing and learning about new places and other cultures.

Lindsay Lee - Decorah, IA

Lindsay Lee is a life long gardener, nursery owner and garden designer from Decorah, Iowa. As a horticultural adviser to the Seed Savers Exchange, he is involved in their Historic Orchard project that now hosts over 700 varieties of apples. Lindsay is passionate about teaching grafting skills to those outside the realm of commercial orchards and nurseries. “These are simple techniques that should be common among gardeners,” Lindsay says. “It’s a little bit whittling, a little carpentry, with a little horticulture and timing thrown in.”

Kyle “Lindy ” Lind - Grand Marais, MN

After leading a Huckleberry Finn-esque childhood Lindy was naturally drawn to the world of Bushcraft. His passion for wilderness and the wilderness way of life is palpable, and has led him to seek out the traditional knowledge and crafts of northern indigenous cultures. In addition to teaching wilderness survival and Bushcraft in the Rocky Mountains and northern Minnesota, Lindy was a North House Folk School Intern in 2013 where he built a 17 foot birch bark canoe. Today Lindy is putting his knowledge of bush living to the test as he, and his wife, pursue a subsistence life style from their off grid-water access only property at the edge of the BWCAW. They are currently building a trapper style log cabin to serve as their home and base camp for wilderness adventures, and Bushcraft experimentation. True to form, and in keeping with his dedication to the wilderness way of life, they are building the cabin with a minimum of simple hand powered tools out of trees from the property, proving once and for all that Lindy is not far from the mark when he says “all I need to live is my axe, my crooked knife, and the land.”

Paul Linden - Minneapolis, MN

Paul Linden is an artist who lives in Minneapolis and works in the Art Department of the University of Minnesota. He has taught courses and workshops in sculptural woodworking, metal fabrication and metal-casting and has a deep love for craft-based techniques. Paul has almost never met a tool that he didn’t like, and proves this by his ever-expanding collection. He takes great satisfaction from using self-made tools and is constantly modifying, remaking, and learning the use of old and new hand tools. Paul tries hard to spend all of his extra time either in the wood or metal shop, or outside with his kids.

Fred Livesay - Willarnie, MN

Fred discovered his woodworking skills at age 10. He later trained as a wheelwright and carriage-builder for seven summers and then went on to study Scandinavian folk art, decorative arts, art history and museum studies. Fred currently makes his living as a carpenter but hopes to make teaching and craftwork his fulltime job. Fred has taught at North House since its beginning, has studied crafts in Sweden and demonstrates crafts in the five state area. Fred also teaches at the Milan Village Art School, Ingebretsen’s, the American Swedish Institute and Woodcraft.

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Derek Lucchese - South Gillies, ONT

Cody Myers - Foxboro, WI

Eric/Dayna Mase - Ely, MN

Phillip Odden/Else Bigton - Barronett, WI

Derek was an understudy and longtime friend of the famed bread oven builder Alan Scott. In fact, Derek’s first run-in with Alan happened during one of the first bread oven building workshops that North House ever hosted. Since then, Derek has gone on to build a wood-fired bakery of his own on a homestead just outside Thunder Bay, Ontario. Derek runs a portable wood-fired pizza business and builds brick ovens in addition to baking weekly for the Thunder Bay Country Market. Learn more about Derek’s baking and building at www.bothhandsbread.ca. Eric Mase moved to Ely, Minnesota in 1996 to build birch bark canoes. Since then, he has built over 80 bark canoes both full & scale models, in addition to other historical art pieces. For the past 16 years, Eric has spent time everyday renewing his true passion: the drum. Eric’s focus on the cedar hand drum has been influenced by the same traditional tools and building methods that stem from handcrafted bark canoes. Eric is also the owner & builder of the WEE CABIN TM Company, specializing in handcrafted timber frame cabins.

Caleb Mattison - Rhinelander, WI

Caleb Mattison in a few words: play, work, try, fail, try again, cook, eat, laugh, paddle, run, laugh, learn, share, grow. He is from the land of lakes and woods and loves to spend time there still. He is inspired by old ways of working and living, hand tools, making things himself, and using his body for meaningful work. He particularly enjoys baking bread, making fires, working wood, playing music, and making leather out of deer hides. He is completing the North House Craft Education internship in 2015.

Charlie Mayo - St. Croix Falls, WI

Since the 1970s, Charlie has had a consuming interest in birch bark. He has traveled to Scandinavia many times to study with the masters while pursuing this interest. He has demonstrated at Rice Lake Audubon, Swedish Institute, Luther College, Hostfest, and the Minnesota State Fair. Charlie is a founding board member of North House.

Marcie McIntire - Grand Portage, MN

Beadwork is widely practiced at Grand Portage, where for generation after generation it has enlivened the lives of Ojibwe people. Many of Marcie’s relatives have been beadworkers, and Marcie learned by watching her mother. Today she is a traditional artist specializing in floral-based Ojibwe beadwork, operating her own gallery, Ningii-Ozhitoomin Ojibwe Art Gallery, in Grand Portage. Marcie has been commissioned for exhibitions and instruction and teaches as far away as Arizona and Florida, and as close to home as Ontario and throughout Minnesota. Learn more about her work by visiting www.mnfolkarts.org/marcie/marcie.html.

Jim Miller - Duluth, MN

Jim Miller (Ph.D., geology, University of Minnesota) is an Associate Professor of Geology and Director of the Precambrian Research Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Formerly, he was a Senior Geologist with the Minnesota Geological Survey (19832008). His research specialty is the geology and mineral deposits of northeastern Minnesota. He has conducted geological research and led field trips for geologists and non-geologists for over 30 years.

Eric Moshier - Duluth, MN

Eric is a third-generation stone mason who has over 25 years of experience. As the owner of Solid Rock Masonry in Duluth, he has built Finnish, Swedish, Russian and German style masonry heaters throughout the Midwest and southern Ontario. A longtime member of the Masonry Heaters Association, he has led numerous workshops across the Great Lakes Region and at the MHA annual gathering. To complement his strong desire to educate people about heating with wood in efficient and beautiful ways, Eric has pursued projects ranging from coaching hockey to building log homes to being an environmental consultant. Visit www.solidrockmasonry.com.

Cindy Muus - Grand Marais, MN

Cindy is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and taught family and consumer sciences at Cook County High School in Grand Marais since 1976. She has been an instructor with North House since 1999 and calls this region home. She enjoys sewing not only because it is a creative outlet, but also because it gives one the ability to customize style, fabric, fit, and design features to suit individual tastes and needs.

Growing up on a farm in the northwoods, Cody has always led a hands-on lifestyle. Through traveling he took a great interest in the way that people lived long ago and how those traditions still survive today in the world today. The fine balance of art and function, design and utility, steel seemed to be the perfect medium to work. As a blacksmith, he apprenticed under David Hanson at North House and continues to work with David as a co-instructor. Bringing hammer to hand, steel to anvil and turning billet to knife he is grateful to share in teaching the art he loves. Phillip and Else are professional woodcarvers and furniture makers in the Norwegian tradition. They have taught carving classes for over 20 years, specializing in the classic ornamental styles of Baroque (acanthus), Rococo, and Romanesque dragon style. Else is also an accomplished weaver and cabinet maker. Phillip enjoys picture carving, free form ale bowls, and kubbestols. The couple was commissioned to work on the Stave Church which stands in the Norwegian Pavilion at Epcot in Florida and the Gol Stave Church replica, which stands in Minot, North Dakota. Visit www. norskwoodworks.com to learn more.

Kim Ode - Edina, MN

Kim Ode has written two cookbooks for the Minnesota Historical Society Press: “Rhubarb Renaissance,” and “Baking With the St. Paul Bread Club: Recipes, Tips, and Stories,” which was a finalist for a Minnesota Book Award. She’s also a North House alum, having learned to make her wood-fired brick oven from the legendary Alan Scott. She’s been a feature writer with the Star Tribune since 1985, and is in her fifth year of doing the monthly Baking Central for its Taste section. She and her husband, John Danicic, live in Edina, Minn., but spend as much of their summer as possible sailing on Lake Superior.

Martha Owen - Murphy, NC

Martha began her adventure in spinning at the John C. Campbell Folk School, (founded in 1925), in Brasstown, North Carolina in 1978. Since 1980 her extended family has included sheep and angora rabbits, currently Corriedale/Merino, Romney, Shetland and a little Blue faced Leicester for fun. Also a banjo player and known to tell a story or two, Martha’s interest in sheep and wool, music and dance, have carried her quite literally and joyfully around the world. Her children say she is a wool nerd but her sheep say she is outstanding in her field!

Jim Ouray - Duluth, MN

Jim is a puppeteer and builder. He has directed and performed in the summer solstice puppet pageant here at North House for many years. When he is not making puppet shows, Jim is often tinkering with shelters. Having grown up in a big city on the east coast, Jim has long yearned for smaller dwellings in beautiful places. Jim loves home made cabins and camp shelters, and has found yurts to be a remarkable hybrid between the two. He appreciates the adaptability of yurts, and believes that time spent in a circle improves the disposition. Jim lives on the beach in Duluth and in the forest outside Grand Marais.

Cathryn Peters - Angora, MN

Cathryn is a chair seat weaver, antler basketmaker, teacher, writer, pattern author who hails from Angora, Minnesota. She delights in sharing her 40+ of accumulated knowledge and resources to those who desire to perpetuate the nearly lost art of chair seat weaving, and basketry. Cathryn’s works have appeared on public television, and in books, periodicals and national galleries and she teaches nation-wide. Visit her resource and information website at www. WickerWoman.com

Craig/Dianne Peterson - Grand Marais, MN

Craig and Dianne relocated to Grand Marais from Waseca, Minnesota, where they made their own Swedish Potato sausage and demonstrated sausage making at Farmamerica, the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center. With a focus on organic ingredients and healthy food products, they have been teaching classes at North House for 17+ years and have been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Over the years, they have expanded sausage offerings to include German, Italian, Mexican, American, Morroccan and Minnesota’s own “North House Wild.” They are currently expanding into smoking sausage.

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Harley Refsal - Decorah, IA

Harley specializes in Scandinavian-style flat plane figure carving, a minimalist style that leaves the tool marks exposed. He has won numerous carving awards and has taught carving classes throughout the United States, Canada, and Scandinavia. In 1996, he was decorated by the government and King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian folk art studies. Harley is the author of “Art and Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving.” In addition to his carving and teaching, Harley is a professor of Norwegian language and Scandinavian folk art at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.

Mary Reichert - Duluth, MN

Mary’s paternal grandmother loved all things fiber, except feltso in good, stubborn fashion she found her way to feltmaking and hasn’t looked back. Her love of felt has since taken her to Kyrgyzstan where she lived with a family for the winter of 2013 learning both the culture and skills that surround this incredible art. Having grown up without ever learning to spin, weave, cord, sew, or otherwise attempt to cajole the fibers of this world (or anything else for that matter) into beautiful forms, she is now dedicated to teaching others to wake up this capacity in their hands. She is especially interested in creating beautiful felt for everyday living and continues to work and teach classes from her home studio in Saginaw, MN.

Laura Ricketts - Rochester, IN

Laura Ricketts lives in Indiana. She loves to play with color and design, and the knitting of the Sámi peoples in northern Scandinavia fits that bill while exciting her historically and culturally. She knits, crochets, spins and quilts. Lately, she has lectured and taught at Finnfest, Vesterheim Norwegian-American museum, ASI, and the Nordic Knitting Conference in Seattle. In between writing articles and patterns, she chases her three, school-age kids, shuttles them about and tries to attend all their events.

Karen Rognsvoog - Minnetonka, MN

Karen has been dyeing natural fibers and growing plants for dye since the mid-70s. Always interested in the colors of nature, boiling plants, weeds, flowers and bark for use with fibers made this an inexpensive hobby for her. After some hands-on experience, she began teaching in schools and community centers in the Twin Cities area. She regularily teaches at North House Folk School and the Clearing Folk School, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, and the Minnetonka Community Center. She is a professional pianist and amateur cellist and teaches piano lessons. Some of her other hobbies include fishing, Japanese ink painting, Japanese shibori, gardening (has her own dye garden), spinning and ham radio. She’s always on the lookout for new and interesting dyestuffs, so don’t follow her on the road too closely. She notes, “I brake for roadside weeds.”

Ann Russ - Grand Marais, MN

Ann has been a resident of Cook County since the 1980s. She has led numerous naturalist activities for all ages in all seasons and considers annual bird migrations one of life’s joys. Harmony singing is another passion; her ability to spontaneously coax multiple harmony parts out of any size group, whether four or four hundred, is legendary.

Jim Sannerud - St. Paul, MN

With over 30 years of experience working with wood, Jim Sannerud’s passion for craft comes from respecting and working with the natural order of wood, the beauty of its movement, and the incredible adaptability of different parts of the tree. Jim enhances these natural elements by leaving the raw imprint of his interaction with the tree tool marks, hand carving to make useful pieces honoring his Scandinavian heritage. Having studied in Sweden and Northern Europe, Jim’s love of the raw folk art of these areas results in work that is vibrant, organic, and just fun. His greatest joy comes from teaching others skills with the knife and lathe, sharing his infectious enthusiasm, and empowering them to create.

Cecilia Schiller - St. Paul, MN

Sculptor and woodcarver Cecilia Schiller works in her studio on the Mississippi River near downtown St. Paul to make interactive, gear-driven, people powered, carved mechanical pieces (also called automata). These whimsical and colorful sculptures are brought to life when viewers turn a crank. The movement of the gears and figures mesmerize viewers, both young and old. Cecilia honed a unique skillset that combines fine aesthetic details with high quality, durable workmanship while building sets and other creative imagery for theaters and private companies, including Children’s Theater, In the Heart of the Beast, Guthrie and Minnesota Opera. Ms. Schiller has won numerous grants and awards for her work. See more of her creations at www.ceciliaschiller.com

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Mary Schliep - Grand Marais, MN

Mary started rosemaling in 1989 and has been busily painting ever since. Mary specializes in the Valdres and Telemark styles (each defined by the geographic region where they found their beginning in Scandinavia). Since the school’s founding, Mary has been a consistent teacher at North House. She demonstrates annually at Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota. Mary has studied with 8 Gold Medalists and two Norwegian instructors.

Larry Schmitt - Madison, WI

As a child, Larry learned many textile techniques from his parents, including nalbinding. Since the early 1980s, he has been teaching and researching nalbinding and has written a number of instructional manuals. These workbooks are some of the only resources on nalbinding in English. Larry has taught and exhibited nalbinding throughout the country and has even had students from Norway and Germany, but he considers North House home base. Larry is also interested in traditional, easy-to-complete textile projects that utilize tools and equipment that are portable and easy to obtain or construct. His classes at North House reflect his continuing interest in traditional textile crafts.

Randy Schnobrich - Grand Marais, MN

Randy’s life in the North is a classic: he has mushed dogs, planted 20,000+ trees on his homestead and built eight outbuildings on his property (but still no garage). He moved to the North Shore from Wisconsin in 1994 with plans to raise a family and create a new lifestyle. After buying some land “back in the woods a bit,” he and his wife built a woodshop and log home, a perfect spot to raise three kids and live a little closer to the earth. With more than 20 years of woodworking under his belt, Randy has built everything from cabins to dogsleds, commissioned furniture to custom doors. Nearly all of his interests lie in the outdoors, and he says it’s hard to remember life before Cook County.

Robert Schulz - Hillsboro, WI

Erik Simula - Finland, MN

Erik is a master birch bark canoe builder, instructor at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and director of the Arrowhead Wilderness School, whose mission is deep ecology education. Inspired by Finnish, Saami, and Anishinabe art and culture, Erik hikes or skis in the woods daily, enjoys a weekly wood-fired sauna, and leads a subsistence lifestyle which includes maple syruping, organic orcharding, harvesting wild rice, netting fish and hauling firewood with his sled dog team. A former national park ranger at Grand Portage National Monument and outdoor skills instructor for Voyageur Outward Bound and Vermillion College in Ely, Minnesota, Erik’s many skills include being a logsmith, dogsled builder, snowshoe-maker, and wilderness guide.

Karen Smaby - Grand Marais, MN

In an effort to un-earth herself from the mountains of scraps she accumulates as an avid fiber artist, Karen revels in recycling projects, like penny rugs, that make use of materials she already has. Karen works with both wool and paper to create an intensity of colors and textures in items of everyday use. She is a member of and exhibits through the Northwoods Fiber Guild and teaches bookbinding to local high school students.

Gigi Stafne - Chetek, WI

Gigi is an enthusiastic educator, activist and writer within the botanical and natural medicine world, presently the coordinator of Herbalists Without Borders, a national & international non-profit addressing issues of natural medicine health care access globally. Earth ethics, ecology, sustainability and environmental health are woven through all the courses that she teaches. Presently, she teaches through Green Wisdom and operates Wild Earth Eco Tours, offering programs in herbalism to cross cultural ethnobotany tours. Gigi invites you to join her in a North House class with open hands, heart and mind.

Jerry Stelmok - Atkinson, ME

Robert Schulz has been blacksmithing since 1996, focusing on the techniques of traditional joinery. He has been a student of many great smiths including Bill Fiorini, Chuck Patrick, Jim Batson, Tom Latane, Clay Spencer, and Peter Ross, and has taken intensive internships at the John C. Campbell Folk School and Tillers International. Along with blacksmithing, Robert and his family are homesteading their off-the-grid SW Wisconsin land practicing natural building techniques, draft horse power, and organic agriculture. Robert is also co-founder of the Driftless Folk School in Vernon County, WI (www.driftlessfolkschool.org).

Jerry, a Maine native, grew up with wood-canvas canoes and has been building them since the 1970s at his shop, Island Falls Canoe (http://www.islandfallscanoe.com/). He has taught canoe building there and at a variety of boat schools from Brooklin, Maine, to Seattle, Washington. He is well known as the author of three definitive books on wood-canvas canoes and their builders. Most recently, Jerry wrote a book celebrating the skills of the late Joe Seliga, native of Ely, Minnesota and dean of North American canoe builders.

David Seaton - Grand Marais, MN

Jarrod has been working with wood and bark professionally since 1996. He and his wife April both make and sell their handcrafts for a living through their business Woodspirit. He teaches workshops across the country and internationally. Over the years he has gained extensive knowledge and experience while making birch bark baskets, birch bark boxes, wooden spoons and bowls, as well as cradle boards, birch bark canoes, snowshoes and toboggans. His main focus is woodturning using only a foot powered lathe and carving spoons with axe and knife. He has spent time in museum archives here in the states, Sweden and the UK, studying and researching older work which is a very influential part of his inspiration as a craftsperson. Jarrod brings extensive knowledge of harvesting natural materials, the use of hand tools, and a deeper philosophical, historical and pragmatic approach to handcrafts and his workshops.

Dave Seaton has been building and repairing guitars for over 35 years. His acoustic guitars are known for their innovative and beautiful design as well as their fine tone. He also builds ukuleles and electric guitars and keeps many of the North Shore’s musical pros playing by servicing their instruments. He has taught ukulele and guitar building at North House and is a former board member. In the summer months he runs Hungry Jack Outfitters with his wife Nancy.

Michael Seiler - Lanesboro, MN

Michael is co-owner of Crown Trout Jewelers in Lanesboro, MN and has been working in the metal arts since 1995 mastering the techniques of fabrication, stone setting, wax carving, stone cutting and stone inlay work. Michael has been awarded grants from the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board for his signature stone cutting and lapidary talent. His goals are to create new and innovative techniques in stone setting and ring design combining lapidary and metal work. Preview his designs at www. crowntrout.com.

Molly Sharp - Zirconia, NC

Molly first studied her craft in England over 30 years ago. After living in England for 10 years, she moved back to the U.S. in 1981 and perfected her skills through various workshops with some of this country’s finest jewelers. She has been a fulltime professional jeweler since 1995. Molly is the mother of two grown children and resides in western North Carolina with her husband, potter David Voorhees. Molly also has work in numerous galleries throughout the U.S. and is a member of the prestigious Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville, NC. Visit www.mollysharpmetalsmith. com for more info about Molly.

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Paula Sundet Wolf - Lutsen, MN

Paula has been gathering grasses and brush to make traditional crafts for the past 25 years. A resident of northern Minnesota, Paula has a deep appreciation for the Northwoods and its resources and likes to convey that appreciation through her basket weaving and twig furniture. Paula has an MA in anthropology with an emphasis on utilitarian art of North American cultures. She sells her work from her home.

Erin Swenson-Klatt - Grand Marais, MN

Erin comes to North House from Minneapolis, MN via Oberlin, OH, and Stockholm, Sweden. She has always loved working with her hands, especially if the work involves soil, plants, and food. Erin is a cook, baker, forager, and food preserver, who takes on food holistically and always aims to integrate the science, politics, art, and joy of food in her meals. She wants to build sustainable communities and local food systems, and has shared this passion in recent years with regional food councils, the international Slow Food movement, her family’s neighborhood cafe, and anyone else who will stop for a taste and conversation. She is a 2015 North House Program Intern.

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Gene Tokheim - Dawson, MN

Gene has been teaching since the 1980s in the United States and Norway. His work has been exhibited in shows at the University of Minnesota, the Folk Art Museum in New York City, and the Hedmark Museum in Hammer, Norway. Gene has won the Gold Medal in knifemaking in the national competition at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. Gene graduated with an arts degree from Southwest Minnesota State University.

Lucy Tokheim - Dawson, MN

Lucy and Gene Tokheim work together making Scandinavian Folk Art inspired pottery for Tokheim Stoneware. Lucy has used the Primstav in her designs for over 25 years. One of these pieces was chosen for the 1989 Norsk i Amerika exhibit that traveled from the Vesterheim Museum to Norway, the year that Gene and Lucy were studying at the Folk School in Telemark, Norway. Lucy continues to work with the Primstav in ceramics, painting and graphic art designs. You can see more of her and Gene’s work at www. tokheim-stoneware.com

Mercedes Tuma-Hansen - Minneapolis, MN

Mercedes is a history educator in the Minneapolis area where she teaches American Indian and environmental programs at schools, parks, museums and as a public speaker. Learning to teach as a tour guide at the Minnesota Historical Society, Mercedes won a national award for developing a museum education program there. By teaching historic skills like making birch bark baskets, net making, processing wild nuts, and making traditional art with a modern twist, Mercedes continues to pursue her passion for connecting the past to its relevance in our modern lives.

Pop Wagner - St Paul, MN

Pop Wagner mentored in Horsemanship and Training with Liz Lofgren from 1993 to 1996. He attended two of Buck Brannaman’s Horsemanship Clinics (1994 & 1995). Pop was introduced to handcrafted tack by Don Flatten in 1994. He mentored in cinch making with ArtCords founder, Darin Alexander from 2006 to the present time. He is also a folk singer and has performed at countless venues in 44 states and 10 foreign countries. He has hosted radio and TV shows and appeared in a Robert Altman film.

Lucia Watson - Minneapolis, MN

Lucia Watson is the proprietor and chef of Lucia’s Restaurant, which opened in 1985 in one of Minneapolis’s oldest neighborhoods. Ms.Watson, a third generation Minnesotan, learned to cook from her grandmother, Lulu, who used to pick blueberries and bake bread in a wood stove in the family’s summer cabin on the Canadian border. Lucia opened Lucia’s Restaurant 27 years ago. Lucia’s was the first in this region to offer a small menu that changes weekly. Lucia’s is deeply committed to using locally produced products, and the cooking is tied closely to the land and the seasons. Lucia has long been deeply committed to local and sustainable food, which is reflected by her culinary skills, her menus, and in the warm hospitality of her restaurant.

Jo Wood - Hovland, MN

Rick Yonker - White Bear Lake, MN

Robin Wood - Hope Valley, UK

John Zasada - Grand Rapids, MN

Jo loves gardening, walks in the woods, and every kind of textile art. An award-winning bead and fiber artist, she has practiced her skills with needle and thread for over 40 years, making everything from tipis to wedding ensembles. She has shared her knowledge and passion for hand stitching with students both regionally and nationally since 1997. Jo is a bead artist inspired by nature. Through her work she shares her connection with the abundance, peace and beauty of this place. Visit her website at www.JoWoodBeads.com. Robin Wood is a leading green woodworker in the United Kingdom and is well-known globally through his blog posts and use of social media to celebrate the story of traditional craft. His woodworking interests range widely—traditional Japanese tea houses to Viking ships, but his passion lies most strongly in crafting useful woodenware. Robin was named 2009 Artisan of the Year by Country Living magazine in the UK and is the chair of the Heritage Crafts Association. He speaks and teaches frequently, but notes that his aim now is simply to make the very best wooden bowls and plates that bring a little quiet beauty into everyday life.

Jeanne Wright - Grand Marais, MN

Jeanne believes that hands are a glimpse into a person’s life story. Her grandparents’strong thick fingers supported their farming life. Inspired by those around her that create with their hands, Jeanne has kept hers busy, too. She has built her own timber frame house and sauna (with her trusty husband), stocks the root cellar with garden produce, renders bear fat for soapmaking, and wields a hammer to build toys with her daughter. From wood working to fiber arts, beekeeping to mosaics, her hands are beginning to show her life’s work. Grandpa would be proud.

Rick has been tinkering with wood for many years. He has also been bow hunting and doing recreational archery since 1980. In 1995 he began learning the craft of building traditional longbows. He has taken several classes and taught many others how to build their own wooden bows. Rick managed his own bow building business called Kickapoo Valley Longbows. Now a high school teacher, Rick lives in White Bear Lake with his lovely wife Sue, three beautiful daughters, and his cat Honey. The biology, ecology, use and management of birch in northern forests has been a favorite topic of John’s for many years. John is a retired silviculturist with the U.S. Forest Service in Grand Rapids.

Lori Zimmerman - Pine City, MN

Lori comes from generations of hardanger stitchers. She has worked with a wide variety of pieces fromChristmas ornaments to baptismal gowns to wall hangings, as well as pieces of mixed stitch work. A long-time educator and lifelong learner, Lori has a passion for hand work of all kinds, continuing traditional crafts into new generations, and creating communities of stitchers with conversation and interest around common themes.

Nick Wroblewski - Viroqua, WI

Nick specializes in large multicolor woodcuts and has developed a distinctive technique reminiscent of the stylized Japanese masters yet uniquely his own. His work depicts the reverence he has for the conversations of the wild and a loyalty to the honesty of the handcrafted arts. Nick’s work can be seen in private collections and galleries throughout the country, as well as in various commercial designs and illustrations. He lives and prints from his home studio in Southwestern Wisconsin.

Lucia is co-author of Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland with writer Beth Dooley, and Cooking Freshwater Fish. In 2004, 2005 and 2006, she was nominated for Best Midwest Chef by the James Beard Foundation. In 2009 Lucia was knighted by the French Government and awarded a “Chevalier du Merit Agricole” for her work in agriculture. She owns a house in Brittany, France where she vacations to cook and study. Lucia lectures and teaches nationally and locally, often in support of sustainable food.

Larry Weber - Barnum, MN

Larry has been a natural science teacher for more than 35 years. In addition to inspiring his students by creatively utilizing the outdoor classroom, Larry has a personal interest in photographing and writing about nature. He has written hundreds of articles with photos for numerous publications, including Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. His close-up photography is featured in his two recent books, “Butterflies of the North Woods” and “Spiders of the North Woods.” Larry continues to offer a weekly phenology program on KUMD radio in Duluth.

Rob Wells - Grand Marais, MN

Rob Wells is the executive chef of Lutsen Resort. He is a native New-Mexican, having grown up in the vicinity of Santa Fe, and has worked at several area restaurants most notably the Coyote Café, Inn of the Anasazi, and La Casa Sena. Rob lives in Grand Marais with his wife Kate and their two daughters Bronwyn and Aria.

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Courses are intentionally kept small and often fill quickly. Pre-registration as early as possible is encouraged. Registering at least three weeks prior to the course start date is especially advisable, as courses without a minimum number of registrations may be cancelled. If you find a class you want to take close to the start date, give us a call. Last minute changes may open a spot just for you!

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Cancellations

If we must cancel a course, students receive a full refund of any payments made for that course. Students who cancel their enrollment more than 21 days prior to the first day of the course will receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee to cover administrative costs. In recognition of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for courses, students who cancel their enrollment 21 days or less prior to the first day of the course are not eligible for a refund.

Age Policy/“Age with Adult” Intergenerational Learning

All classes at North House Folk School are designed for and open to students 18 years old and up. In the interest of encouraging intergenerational learning, some North House courses are open to students under the age of 18 provided that they are accompanied by a fully enrolled adult student. Due to the unique nature of each course, minimum age requirements are defined by the instructor. All courses that are open for intergenerational learning are clearly defined by the course description. Generally youth tuition is discounted 25% , please inquire at registration about restrictions and more information.

Local Discounts

A local discount of 25% off course tuition (up to $200 a calendar year) is available to legal, year round residents of Cook County, Minn. The discount does not apply to materials fees. Proof of residency is required (MN Driver’s License or MN State ID).

Scholarships

Scholarships are available based on financial need. Call for more information.

Non-Discrimination Policy

In North House Folk School programs, no individual or group will be discriminated against because of race, gender, national origin, age or disability.

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North House Folk School exists thanks to the financial support of 1,125 donors whose foresight and generous commitment have been an essential. If our educational efforts align with your own ideals and interests, we encourage you to become a supporting member. Every gift makes a difference. Membership benefits include two annual course catalogs, our membership newsletter Shavings, invitations to special events and programs, and free admission to special event speaker programs. North House Folk School is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit school. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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