Wood Week 2026
Wood Week is around the corner! Join us March 3-9 for a week of courses, evening gatherings, and the annual Carver's Conference. Find all Wood Week details here!
The delight is in the details
In the dark of winter, craft brings unexpected color. In this blog post, Mathilde Yakymets-Lind writes about the braids, bands, and mobiles they found on their trip to Sweden.
The Beauty and Utility of Log Construction in Sweden's Dalarna Region
Travels in Sweden continue! In this blog post, woodworker Lauren Newby writes about the log construction she noticed throughout the Dalarna region.
Toys, Time, Freedom, and Beauty
Each year, our four Resident Artisans take a trip to Sweden! In this post, Jake Fee writes about why handcraft flourished in Sweden, and the lessons that handmade toys can teach us.
First Fridays February 2026
First Fridays Community Weekends continue! Join us Friday evening, February 6 for a community contra dance, followed by free drop-in printmaking with Nan Onkka on Saturday.
Fiber Week 2026
Celebrate the world of fiber arts at Fiber Week 2026! Join us February 10-16 for a week full of coursework, community gatherings, demonstrations, and more.
The Golden Spiders of Winter
Spiders are a reminder of the importance of skilled, steady effort. Folklorist Mathilde Yakymets-Lind shares a Ukrainian tale about spiders, and writes about another kind of "spider:" straw and reed mobiles.
Request 2026 Catalog
Our summer/fall catalog comes out in mid-February, with registration on February 26! Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here by January 27 to get the new catalog delivered to your mailbox.
Sprang: The Ancient Technique for Creating Stretchy Fabric
Was there such a thing as stretchy fabric before synthetic materials? There was! Sprang is an ancient technique for creating elastic cloth. In this blog post, Sharon Wichman writes about this once-forgotten fiber art.
Rosemaling 2026
Rosemaling began in Norway as a way to decorate the home and bring elements of the outdoors in. Like dialects of a language, each style of rosemaling tells a story. Click here to discover courses in this fascinating craft.