Artisan Development Program
Handwoven Towels
Christine Novotny talks about how she came to appreciate and create what could seem a straightforward, utilitarian objects - towels. Learn more and see what she has been working on in her new post!
The Dance of Art, Craft, Teaching... and the Virus
Elise Kyllo blogs about the joy of her time in the Artisan Development Program, rhythms changed by COVID-19, and the essentiality of making.
Early Norwegian Sea Chests
Wooden storage boxes have long been considered a great woodworking project with challenges varied enough to meet skill levels from beginner to advanced.
Baskets, Food and Learning
I have been living in northern Minnesota and spending time teaching basketry workshops, exploring the area I live in, and scheduling life around food and the seasons.
Why I Weave
As a way to begin this 2 year growth and exploration as a resident artisan, I’d like to share: WHY I WEAVE
Building the Seksaering at the Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter
The more I watch this seksaering be built there at the small boat shop at the Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter, the more I am into this design of this traditional Norwegian boat.
Greetings from the Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter in Norway!
The Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter is an amazing place.
To Be or Not to Be... Making It?
The question arises frequently for me, “Can I make a living at being an artisan?”
Planking the Herring Skiff
John Beltman and I led 6 students in a project to build a replica of a Herring Skiff.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
Wow, what a whirlwind these past two years have been! This is the last time you will hear from me on this blog since my time in the Artisan Development Program will be complete at the end of this month.