Baking classes are a cornerstone of North House Folk School. Hear some experienced instructors talk about what the art of baking means to them, starting with raw grain and ending with delicious bread.

Wool is an incredible substance and crafting material made by some of our fluffiest animal friends. Explore how it gets sheared from the sheep and turned into felt and dyed with natural substances.

Featured crafters: Elise Kyllo, Theresa Hornstien, Mary Reichert, Heidi Quist

In this episode, we learn about the different types of trees that grow in Northern Minnesota, and how they've been used to build structures for generations. Also features a look inside Hedstrom Lumber Co. in Grand Marais, MN.

Featured crafters: Peter Henrikson, Tom Healy, Trond Oalann, Tina Hegg-Raway 

In this episode of Elements, learn about blacksmithing and the process of creating steel out of iron, including ancient practices using ore from Northern Minnesota

Featured crafters: Robert Burns, Wayne Potratz, Cody Myers

In this episode, listen to the great sounds of how birch bark is sustainably harvested from trees, and what items can be crafted from it - from canoes to baskets.

Featured crafters: Beth Homa, Lindy Lind, John Zasada, Jarrod Dahl

In this intro to the series, we hear about the mission of North House Folk School and the nature of material craft. Why do people want to make things from the natural materials around them, and why is that important today?

Featured crafters: Jessa Frost, Mark Hansen, Philip Odden, Harley Refsal