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The Blanket Blog

Posted October 14, 2021
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny gives us a glimpse into the fascinating process of weaving large blankets!  

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A week of tanning in Oregon

Posted September 30, 2021
by Emily Derke

In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Emily Derke writes about her experience learning about hide tanning on a trip to Oregon.

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A Felted Farewell

Posted July 22, 2021
by Elise Kyllo

In her final North House Blog Post, Elise Kyllo reflects on what she has learned in her time in the Artisan Development Program. 

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Artisan Development Program Time

Posted May 27, 2021
by Josh Tolkan

In his latest blog post, Josh Tolkan reflects on his time in the Artisan Development program and how it's impacted his life and chosen craft. 

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Learning and teaching reflections

Posted May 6, 2021
by Emily Derke

In her latest blog post, resident artisan Emily Derke reflects on how the changes of the last year have impacted teaching and learning.  

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Drafting with block and unit weaves

Posted April 22, 2021
by Christine Novotny

Resident Artisan Christine Novotny discusses her explorations of block weaves in her textiles in her latest blog post. 

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A Vested Interest in Felting

Posted April 8, 2021
by Elise Kyllo

In her latest blog post, Resident Artisan Elise Kyllo discusses her quest for the perfect wool vest. 

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Wood Canvas Canoe Restorations

Posted March 25, 2021
by Josh Tolkan

Resident artisan boatbuilder Josh Tolkan talks through a recent canoe restoration in his latests blog post. 

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The Shoemaker and the Tanner

Posted March 11, 2021
by Emily Derke

A pair of shoes from the leather up! Emily Derke discusses her collaboration with Candace LaCosse in her latest blog post. 

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The Tog and the Thel

Posted February 25, 2021
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blogpost, resident Artisan Christine Novotny discusses the processing of wool from raw fleece and how it informs her weaving practice.

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