Several Cook County residents and businesses will be featured in an episode of the Peabody Award-winning series Craft in America, premiering December 16 on PBS stations nationwide. The soon-to-be released episode is titled HOME, and features Hedstrom Lumber, North House Folk School, and multiple instructors and students. “Through the artists and stories represented in this episode, HOME honors the significance... READ MORE >
North House’s campus was transformed during the last full week of September by the return of the big top tent for the 21st Annual Unplugged concerts and gala fundraiser. “It was exhilarating to have three sold out nights at the center of the event’s success,” shared Greg Wright, North House’s Executive Director, “but having the tent literally overflowing with youth... READ MORE >
Following the listening sessions hosted in April and May with over 60 community members, North House’s board of directors has worked to find a way forward that integrates key community concerns while also advancing plans for North House campus evolution. The five core concerns identified by North House in initial community conversations were: Impacts on the current fishery, the relocation... READ MORE >
June 17-19 will be an exciting weekend on the campus of North House Folk School. The Wooden Boat Show, a tradition that began the same year as the folk school, returns to the Grand Marais harbor for the 25th year. “This event is always a celebration we look forward to at North House,” remarks Executive Director Greg Wright. “North House... READ MORE >
The Wooden Boat Show is a long-standing tradition celebrating summer, community, and craft on the Grand Marais harbor. As the world begins to emerge from the COVID- 19 Pandemic, North House Folk School is bringing back the celebration, planning around best safety practices by hosting the event outdoors, and welcoming the community to campus for a weekend of craft and... READ MORE >
North House has recently expanded our scholarship program because we believe that craft education should be accessible to anyone with an interest in learning, and that the mission of our school is made richer by welcoming a diverse range of students to our campus. This includes full and half scholarships, as well as scholarships that provide a stipend to offset... READ MORE >
In the coming weeks, local residents may notice the absence of what has become a familiar fall sight on the Grand Marais skyline, a very large white tent on the North House Folk School campus. Since 2003, people have gathered under the big top to enjoy music, stories and raise funds for North House Folk School at the Unplugged Fall... READ MORE >
North House Folk School North House’s 18th annual Unplugged made one thing abundantly clear – the joy of celebrating under the big top just keeps getting better! “From Friday’s sold out Birch Bark Bash to Saturday’s multiple standing ovations, the energy on campus and under the big top made the entire event tremendously satisfying,” said Greg Wright, North House executive... READ MORE >
