Artisan Development Program
New Year’s Reflections
New year's reflections from a fiber artist: in her latest blog post, Caroline Feyling writes about stepping out of her comfort zone, growing her skills, and about how failing means that you're learning.
Paints and Plants: Finding Rosemaling Inspiration Along Lake Superior's North Shore
In her newest blog post, rosemaler Tara Austin writes about the connection between plants and painting, and the never-ending inspiration found in Minnesota's boreal forest.
Hidden Treasure Behind the Milling Shop: Turning Spalted Wood
Moldy wood may look like trash, but woodturners know a treasure when they see one. In this blog post, Mary Tripoli turns a bag of moldy birch found on campus into stunning spalted bowls.
Shibori: A Short History and a Few Techniques…
Delve into the world of shaped-resist dyeing with Liz O'Brien. In this blog post, she explores the art of shibori, using everything from stitches to tongue depressors to create eye-catching patterns.
Outfit Repeater: Recreating Childhood Folk Costume Twenty-Two Years Later
Caroline Feyling brings things full circle by creating a Gudbrandsdal bunad, designed after a bunad she wore as a girl. In her newest blog post, she shares about the rich history and family connections found in this Norwegian folk costume.
Flower Power
All styles of rosemaling contain flowers. So what sets Gudbrandsdal style apart? In this blog post, Tara Austin decodes some of the common motifs found in Gudbrandsdal rosemaling.
ADP Craft Sale and Studio Tour
Stop by the ADP studio Saturday, December 2 for the Resident Artisan Craft Sale and Studio Tour! Located in the ADP studios above the Betsy Bowen Gallery. This event is part of the Grand Marais Holiday Harbor Village.
Do I Half to Do It?
Should you cut your work in half? In her latest blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about how she's become a better woodturner by dissecting the bowls and cups she's made.
Practicing Color Alchemy: Getting Started
Take your first steps down the path of natural dye work. In this blog post, Liz O'Brien offers a step-by-step guide to the mesmerizing process of color alchemy.
Before You Weave
How long does it take to set up a loom? In her newest blog post, Resident Artisan Caroline Feyling shows us the multi-step process of setting up a loom and preparing to weave.