Artisan Development Program
Meet Gabe Strand
Meet Gabe, one of our new Resident Artisans in the Artisan Development Program! In his first post, Gabe writes about teaching a chairmaking class at North House, and the cooperative support in folk school learning.
Meet Ty Sheaffer
Basketmaking starts in the forest. In their introductory blog post, Resident Artisan Ty Sheaffer writes about the slow and intentional process of weaving a basket from natural materials.
Meet Riley Kleve
Meet Riley! In their first blog post, handspinner and weaver Riley Kleve shares about their craft journey—from finger knitting as a child to starting a yarn business to joining the Artisan Development Program.
Road Trip Reflections
The Resident Artisans in Cohort VII have started their independent study years. In her final blog post of the year, Caroline Feyling shares her reflections on home, place, and the trip back to Oregon.
Sounds of Summer
Does rosemaling have a sound? In this blog post, Tara Austin writes about rosemaling a guitar and about the synergy between form, color, and sound.
Imperfections: What Museum Pieces Have Taught Me About Letting Go
Is craftsmanship about the pursuit of perfection? After a transformative visit to see some historic garments, Caroline Feyling writes about embracing the beauty of imperfection in handcraft.
Boreal Ornament V: First Solo Exhibit at Vesterheim
Tara Austin has her first solo show at Vesterheim! In this blog post she writes about Boreal Ornament V, her exhibit that's on display now through September 22, 2024.
Rosemaled Range Hood
Craft adds unique and personal touches to the home. Using a technique she observed in Sweden, Resident Artisan Tara Austin took on a new project: rosemaling a range hood.
Crafting Through The Seasons
How does a working craftsperson find balance in their creative practice? In her latest blog post, Caroline Feyling discusses questions she's been pondering about seasonality, scheduling, and the pillars of a sustainable craft career.
Dahlias and 7th Octdala
Tara Austin started her Octdala paintings in 2022, a series inspired by the language of rosemaling. In this blog post, Tara writes about completing her 7th Octdala, inspired by the delightful dahlia.