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North House Folk School Wood Week

Date: March 13, 2023 - March 20, 2023

Time: All Day

Event Description

Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week 2023 is just around the corner and will be log-jam-packed with everything the woodworker’s heart desires. Choose from ten courses in a variety of areas: figure carving, turning, spoon carving, and more. This year we feature two guest instructors – Kenneth Kortemeier and Barn ‘the Spoon’ Carder, as well as a host of talented North House “regulars.”

Tuesday, March 14; Thursday, March 16; Sunday, March 19 | Open Shop, 7pm-9pm

Wednesday, March 15 | Talk: Japanese Urushi Lacquer Finish for Woodenware with Jarrod Dahl and Jazmin Hicks-Dahl, 7pm

Friday, March 17 will be the Carver’s Conference, a day full of demonstrations, workshops, skill shares, and community gatherings. All enrolled students are encouraged to come early or stay late to partake of this extra benefit. Along with Friday’s conference, read below for details on evening gatherings throughout the week.
9:00 am Tour Sannerud Studios
10:30am Tramp Art, An Explanation and Discussion with Kenneth Kortemeier
12:00pm Stories from the Woodshop at Sätergläntan with Beth Moen: Live Webinar Screening (BYO lunch)
1:30-4:00 pm Afternoon Demonstrations | Gather for presentations from makers on particular skill sets. Observe, ask questions, consider what your next course might be and learn. Some demonstrations offer participants the chance to try a skill.
4:00-5:30pm | Artisan Development Program Open Studio, Betsy Bowen Studios
7:30pm | Talk: How Craft Can Change the World with Barn the Spoon

Saturday, March 18 | Show & Share, 7pm

More information and course offerings here.

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North House Folk School Wood Week
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