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Rosemaling Patterns on Trunks

Posted February 6, 2024
by Tara Austin

Rosemaling is more than mere decoration; its patterns can convey a sense of belonging and love for community. In her newest blog post, Tara Austin writes about participating in the historic tradition of rosemaling trunks. 

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Friends at the Table Every Day

Posted January 31, 2024
by Mary Tripoli

Craft is about more than just products—it's about bringing people together. In her newest blog post, Mary Tripoli writes about the connections made on her craft journey, and the meaning carried in handmade objects.

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Hygge Season 2024

Posted January 31, 2024

It’s hygge season! Our online School Store has a stash of cozy items to get you through the heart of winter. Find hygge-themed books, carved wooden hearts, heart felt scrubbies, and more!

Wood Week 2024

Posted January 30, 2024

Wood Week is underway! Join us on campus March 11-18 for a special thematic week celebrating all things woodworking, complete with coursework, evening programming, and the annual Carver's Conference

Finding inspiration outside your wheelhouse

Posted January 24, 2024
by Liz O'Brien

Sometimes, finding inspiration for what you do best comes from trying something totally different. In this post, Liz O'Brien writes about the importance of moving beyond the familiar to try new things.

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From Sheep to Shawls: Spinning with Martha Owen

Posted January 18, 2024

Raising sheep, spinning yarn, playing banjo—Martha Owen is a multitalended craftsperson and instructor from the John C. Campbell Folk School. We're thrilled to welcome her this April to teach two spinning courses!

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New Year’s Reflections

Posted January 14, 2024
by Caroline Feyling

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. 

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Paints and Plants: Finding Rosemaling Inspiration Along Lake Superior's North Shore

Posted January 9, 2024
by Tara Austin

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. 

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Fiber Week 2024

Posted January 5, 2024

Hold onto your (knit) hats—Fiber Week is coming up February 12-19! With coursework, craft demonstrations, a Fiber Fun Fair, and lots more, this is a thematic week you won't want to miss. 

Timber Raising Hard Hat Tour: January 4

Posted January 5, 2024
by Greg Wright

It's a big turning point in the Welcome Center construction—the panels have been installed on the timbers, and fall coursework is being scheduled in the new classrooms! Join Director Greg Wright for the latest Hard Hat Video Tour and a first glimpse from the upper level. 

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