Located 110 miles north of Duluth on Hwy 61, on the harbor in Grand Marais, MN at the foot of the Gunflint Trail.
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About
North House Folk School is a non-profit educational organization committed to enriching lives and building community through the teaching of traditional northern crafts. 400+ courses, public programs and special events are offered year round. Courses include boat building, basketry, timber framing, traditional crafts, foods, fiber arts, wood-fired baking and northern ecology. Our School Store is open year-round and features handmade craft, an extensive book selection, and specialty tools. Request a free course catalog online. Campus Tours available Saturdays at 2 pm
Hours & Dates
Open year-round. Open 7 days/week. Course times vary.Rates
Please contact North House Folk School for complete details.
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Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 65 reviews
The weekend was my 1st experience with a North House class & it left me more than willing to make the 5 hour trek to join in another. The class that I participated in covered basic photography...
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SharnRol2018,
June 12, 2022
Elise was very easy to learn from. All day class. Loved the way our cushioned turned out! Never knew what it took to make felt from wool.
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mail_lady217,
October 19, 2019
This is my fifth year taking classes at North House Folk School. Each class has been a learning opportunity to experience a new craft or build skills from a previous class. Learning, friends, hand...
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Karen M,
September 24, 2019
This little school on Superior’s shore offers, not just classes, but a chance to join in a community of creative minds, if even for a few days. You’ll find a hearty welcome, diverse classes, and help...
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janettimm,
September 9, 2019
We were out on Lake Superior 2.5 hours off the Grand Marais city shore. Our skipper was very knowledgeable and experienced. The young teen working with him was a hard worker and very helpful.
Would...
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ellend1963,
September 9, 2019
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