Artisan Development Program
Hello from Norway
Color is a central part of Cooper Ternes's craft. In this blog post, Cooper writes about being inspired by color in Scandinavia, including the surprising hue he searched for throughout his trip.
Fibers Unleashed: Finding Textiles in Unexpected Places
Sometimes, treasures are found in the most surprising places. In this blog post, Riley Kleve writes about traveling through Sweden, and the unexpected textiles and tools they found along the way.
Dispatch from Sweden: Making Bentwood Boxes
The Resident Artisans are in Sweden! In this blog post, Gabe Strand writes about his travels through southern Sweden, including making bentwood boxes at Helena Åberg's workshop.
Embracing Winter as a Grand Marais Artisan
Winter can be an intense season in northern Minnesota. In their latest blog post, Riley Kleve writes about embracing their first-ever winter in Grand Marais: from skiing to studio time to welcoming guests from Sweden.
Open Secrets, Tools for Basket Making
It's difficult to make a truly unique basket. Basket making tools, however? That's another story. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer shows us the many tools they use in their basket making practice.
Good Yarn, Bad Yarn
Good yarn, bad yarn: in this blog post, Riley Kleve dives into their stash of novelty yarns and writes about the many surprising uses they've found for "bad" yarn.
Make Haste, But Slowly: Applying “Slow Productivity” to Professional Craft Work
Make haste, but slowly: in a fast-paced world, Resident Artisan Gabe Strand writes about the power of slow productivity, from making room for creativity to choosing quality over performative production.
The Extraordinarily Difficult Task of Effortless Teaching
Equipping craftspeople to be teachers is a core part of the Artisan Development Program. In this blog post, Ty Sheaffer writes about the extraordinarily difficult task of effortless teaching.
Some Good Things
When winter settles in, it's the little things that can get us through. In their newest blog post, Riley Kleve shares snapshots of their last month in the Artisan Development Program, and the things they're looking forward to this winter.
So, What’s Your Story, Then?
Craft has a way of connecting us to where we've been and where we want to go. In his first blog post, Cooper Ternes shares his story of living as a craftsperson and community member in Grand Marais.