Fiber Week at North House Folk School 

About

The colorful tapestry of friends and fibers during Fiber Week at North House Folk School in Grand Marais weaves a wondrous story. Join us on campus for this special week-long event that celebrates all manner of fiber arts, February 11 - 17, 2025.

Featuring speakers, demonstrations, community gatherings, and coursework from long-time North House instructors as well as new guest artisans; tuck in to the warm and woolly camaraderie this winter. Create your own fiber adventure spinning, knitting, felting, sewing, dyeing, and more!

Event Details

Fiber Friday
Fiber Friday, a fabulous feature of Fiber Week, will be February 14. We’ll host a day of speakers, demonstrations, and community gatherings free for all enrolled students. Connect with fellow students and instructors, expand your interests and enjoy our cozy campus learning atmosphere. Come early or stay late; you won’t want to miss Fiber Friday!

Featured Instructor
This year’s Featured Guest Instructor is Emma Ewadotter from Umeå, Sweden, a talented textile artist and crafter who focuses on maximized decor and strong colors but also has deep interest and respect for the traditional designs from old rural Sweden. Emma will be teaching two classes during Fiber Week and will be our Fiber Friday Featured Speaker.

The full schedule of community gatherings and evening events will be available in early 2025. Registration for courses opens August 28 for members and August 29 for everyone.