16 Nov 2024

The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear sale, film festival, speakers, and more, this is a classic event to welcome the start of the chilliest season.

The 2024 Winterers’ Gathering will welcome special guest instructor Niilá Omma to teach a knifemaking course. Niilá is duojár, a traditional Sámi craftsman, from Skelefteå, Sweden. He uses mainly reindeer antler and birch to make knives, cups, boxes, jewelry and other traditional items, and sells his work in Sweden and internationally. This is his first visit to North House Folk School.

14 Sep 2024

Unplugged 2024 is North House Folk School’s biggest celebration of the year, during fall color season on the shores of Lake Superior.

Unplugged weaves together music, craft, and community celebrations. Join us for what might be our most special Unplugged yet as we officially dedicate the new Welcome Center on Highway 61.

Here’s what you can look forward to at Unplugged 2024:

-Live music under the big top featuring Great Lake Swimmers, Dusty Heart, the Penny Peaches, and the Roe Family Singers

-Birch Bark Bash with the Welcome Center Dedication and dinner by Scott Graden of the New Scenic Café

-Festival atmosphere with local food trucks and family activities

-Celebration of craft with international guest instructors, Folk Artisan Marketplace, Points North Auction, and more

Tickets are now on sale, with Thursday night tickets starting at just $5.

Family concert and daytime activities are free and open to all.

Learn more and get your tickets at northhouse.org.

19 Jun 2024

Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior.

Come to North House Folk School for a joy-filled weekend that weaves together craft, community, and the beauty of long days by the lake. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at this festival!

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival highlights include:

-Hands-on craft for all ages
-Harborside Boat Walk
-Live music and contra dancing
-Cookout and ice cream social
-Craft tools and supplies auction
-Summer Solstice Pageant by the Good Harbor Hill Players

Find a full schedule and all details here: northhouse.org/events/wooden-boat-show

30 Jan 2024

Wool, woodstoves, and winter weave together for Fiber Week at North House Folk School, a thematic week celebrating all manner of fiber arts.

Come to Grand Marais, MN for Fiber Friday on February 16, a day-long conference featuring craft demonstrations, presentations, mini-courses, and a Fiber Fun Fair! This year’s Featured Speaker is Mette Østman, an extraordinarily talented felter from Denmark.

Most Fiber Week activities are free and open to all. Learn more at northhouse.org/events/fiber-week

28 Aug 2023

Come to North House Folk School September 14-16 for Unplugged 2023, a celebration of music, craft, and regional food and beverages that you won’t want to miss!

Thursday and Friday night will feature two unforgettable nights of music with Sean Carey, Pieta Brown, Mike Lewis, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Joe Rainey Sr., Dylan Jennings, and Barbara Jean Meyers.

Saturday morning will mark the second annual family concert, this year with five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts! Get ready for early morning ice cream, family-friendly crafts, and a community celebration that packed the big top tent with dancing kids AND grandparents last year.

Saturday evening we’ll be hosting the Birch Bark Bash. This special celebration will feature a delicious meal prepared by Chef Scott Graden of the New Scenic Café.

Throughout the weekend you can explore the Folk Artisan Marketplace, take a deeper dive into craft through the speaker series, and support North House while finding unique experiences and crafts in the Points North Online Auction.

Tickets are available now at northhouse.org.