April Hard Hat Tour Update
As spring emerges on campus, work continues on the new Welcome Center. Join Director Greg Wright for a peek at the progress and learn more about the classes that will take place here and when you can take a tour of the new building.
From the Forest to the Classroom: Shop Notes from Instructor David Abeel
David Abeel is a woodworking instructor from Traverse City, MI, who will be teaching several furniture-making courses this summer. In this post, David shows us the inspiration that springs from working with natural wood and its unique shapes.
Box Full of Stories: A Special Find at a Swedish Antique Shop
In her most recent blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about her travels through Sweden, including her surprising discovery at a craft-focused antique shop.
Textiles through Time
The industrial revolution forever changed the way people live and create. In Bergen, Norway, Liz O'Brien visited a knitting factory museum to get a deeper understanding of textiles through time.
“Modern” Design in Antique Textiles
A visit to the Västernorrlands Museum unearthed a treasure trove of plattväv coverlets. In this blog post, Caroline Feyling shows us the surprisingy modern feel of these 19th-century pieces.
Visiting Sweden's Dala Horse Factories
Tara Austin's rosemaled Dala horses are a beloved item in the School Store. While in Sweden's Dalarna region, she took a visit to two Dala horse factories.
Discovering Old Wooden Objects in Sweden
When Mary Tripoli left for Scandinavia, she had one mission: to see some old wooden objects. In this blog post, she takes us on a photo tour of some of the treasures she's seen on her travels.
Hej Hej from Sätergläntan
Hej Hej from Sätergläntan! Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien gives us a look inside the doors of our Swedish sister school, with unique and thoughtful details around every corner.
Earth Month Films
April is Earth Month! Join us on campus for a series of films that explore our relationship to the earth, sustainability, and the changing climate.
Textile Treasures in Stockholm Museums
A visit to Stockholm was full of textile treasures. Join Resident Artist Caroline Feyling in this blog post exploring two museums in Sweden.