Crafting in Place
John Beltman presents: Reflections on a Life of Traditional Craft
Posted on Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 12:00pm
Drawing on his experience of over 50 years of working with wood, longtime North House instructor John Beltman presents on his journey and why traditional craft is still relevant and important today. He provides a perspective on the connections between history and traditional work, and what we can learn from the lives of the woodworkers, farmers, sailors, and horseloggers that came before us.
Part of Wood Week 2026 at North House.
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- Video: John Beltman presents: Reflections on a Life of Traditional Craft
- Video: Japanese Style End Grain Wood Turning demo with Jarrod Dahl
- Video: Maggie Thompson artist talk: Building Community through Art and Design
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- Webinar: Norwegian Baskets Lunch and Learn Webinar with Hege Aasdal