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Creating Connection in an Online Marketplace

Posted December 8, 2020
by Christine Novotny

In her latest blog post, Christine Novotny searches for new ways to communicate and connect with customers in lieu of having the tactile, face to face opportunity to shop for her woven goods. 

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Grundtvik and Transatlantic Felting

Posted December 3, 2020
by Elise Kyllo

Elise Kyllo talks about not allowing a pandemic or an ocean get in the way of an international felting collaboration in her latest blog post. 

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Birch bark, whitefish, and baskets.

Posted November 5, 2020
by Emily Derke

Emily Derke explores the harvest of birch bark and interesting uses beyond basketry in her new blog post. 

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Color in Weaving

Posted October 23, 2020
by Christine Novotny

Resident artisan Christine Novotny discusses her approach to color in her work in her latest blog post. 

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Drama or Dreams

Posted September 23, 2020
by Elise Kyllo

Resident Artisan Elise Kyllo ponders craft in a time of social unrest, and offers a sneak peak of the upcoming Art Along the Lake Studio Tour

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Growing Flax for Linen

Posted August 14, 2020
by Christine Novotny

Resident Artisan Christine Novotny delves into the process of growing flax fiber and discusses it in this latest blog post. 

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Community Supports Craft

Posted July 30, 2020
by Elise Kyllo

Resident Artisan Elise Kyllo considers the role of the community in her often solitary craft in her latest blog post. 

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Time, and Harvest Time

Posted July 10, 2020
by Emily Derke

New Blog Post: Time, and Harvest Time: Emily Derke offers some insights on time and materials in her rope-making experiments. 

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Envisioning the Next World

Posted June 26, 2020
by Christine Novotny

Envisioning the Next World: A new blog post from Christine Novotny

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Becoming Intimate with the Characters of Wool

Posted June 12, 2020
by Elise Kyllo

Elise Kyllo discusses craft during COVID and how wool is a version of resilience. 

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