Artisan Development Program
Octdala
In her newest blog post, Resident Artisan Tara Austin writes about creating in a series, from her Orchid Series to her signature Dala horses to a new series of paintings called Octdala.
Introducing Mary Tripoli
In her first blog post as a Resident Artisan, woodworker Mary Tripoli writes about carving hundreds of spoons, building her first chair as a North House intern, and chasing the questions that craft brings up.
Introducing Liz O'Brien
Working with "living color" is how Resident Artisan Liz O'Brien describes natural dyeing. In her introductory blog post, Liz writes about the roots of craft in her life and embracing the slowness inherent to dye work.
Introducing Caroline Feyling
From starting her own weaving business to joining the Artisan Development Program, Resident Artisan Caroline Feyling writes about the craft journey that brought her from Oregon to Grand Marais sight unseen.
Introducing Tara Austin
In her first blog post, Tara Austin shares about how she became a rosemaler after a North House class and what lies ahead for her in the Artisan Development Program.
Life After ADP
After his time in the Artisan Development Program, Wesley Hathaway continues on his journey as a full-time woodcarver and facilitator of craft. Learn about where his creative path has taken him in his newest blog post.
The Two-Sided Triangle
In his latest blog post, Resident Artisan Wesley Hathaway shares a secret to carving eye-catching patterns: learning the two-sided triangle.
Scandinavia Update: Woodturning in Sweden
In his latest travel blog post, Resident Artisan Nate White writes about his time traveling through Sweden and working with wood turner Stefan Nordgaard
More From the Road: Scandinavia Update #2
Laura Brown's adventures through Scandinavia continue, complete with new sights, new friends, and a new travel quilt.
Exploring Norway
In this blog post, Resident Artisan Nate White shares about the first part of his travels through Scandinavia, including feeling awe while exploring Norway's stave churches and the Norwegian Folk Museum.