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Youth Camp

Currently Scheduled Clothing & Jewelry Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

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Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, Mar 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry

Instructors: Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Keith Berge
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Custom Leather Sandal Construction

Instructors: Candace LaCosse
A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Instructors: Meredith Middleton
In this class, students will learn how to make jewelry from the smooth, round pebbles found along…
Course is full.
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026  –  Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Meredith Middleton
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Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Instructors: Meredith Middleton
In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…
Course is full.
Wed, May 6th, 2026  –  Fri, May 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Meredith Middleton
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Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch

Instructors: Elizabeth Belz, Maeve Gathje
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Maeve Gathje, Elizabeth Belz
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Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet

Instructors: Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Keith Berge
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Making Hide & Canvas Boots

Instructors: Jo Wood
Remember the last time your feet were too cold to enjoy wonderful wintry weather? Do away with…
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Sewing a Simple Garment: Introduction to Sewing

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Many of us have moved beyond cheap fashion: we want our own original fabric and pattern. We want to…
Fri, Jan 23rd, 2026  –  Sun, Jan 25th, 2026
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Sewing with Fur and Leather: Beaver Fur Mittens

Instructors: Nate Johnson
Sew your own pair of beaver fur mittens and never have cold hands again! Hand-stitched with a…
Course is full.
Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate Johnson
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Sewing: Next Steps

Instructors: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
Moving beyond the most basic sewing skills (such as pattern layout and sewing simple seams).…
Fri, Jun 26th, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Day 1: 2-5pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
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Torch Fired Enamel Buttons, Pins, and More

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
This class is listed with incorrect dates in the print catalog. The correct dates are April 2-4,…
Thu, Apr 2nd, 2026  –  Sat, Apr 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch
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Winter Moccasins, Anishinaabe-Style

Instructors:
A cozy pair of leather moccasins lined with wool has been the appropriate indoor winter footwear in…
Course is full.
Tue, May 12th, 2026  –  Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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Wool Pullover Shirt: Sew Your Own Using a Wool Blanket

Instructors: Martha Weitekamp
Upcycle a well-loved or brand new wool blanket into a cozy winter pullover. In this class, you will…
Course is full.
Fri, Mar 27th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Martha Weitekamp
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Woven: Traditional Swedish Table-Made Hair Bracelet

Instructors: Karen Keenan
Beautiful objects can be made with common and unusual renewable resources. Hairwork, an almost…
Course is full.
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 26th, 2025
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Karen Keenan