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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Mar
19

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Mar
25

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29, 2026 | Skips April 22nd | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Mar
26

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Apr
1

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29, 2026 | Skips April 22nd | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Apr
2

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Apr
8

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29, 2026 | Skips April 22nd | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Apr
9

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Apr
15

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29, 2026 | Skips April 22nd | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Apr
16

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Apr
18

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $190

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Long-handle Broom-making
Apr
19

Long-handle Broom-making

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $175

In this workshop we’ll explore the construction of handled brooms. Using the “tumble spool” method to bind broom corn to different sized handles, and learn different methods to complete the winding. We’ll finish off by stitching the main section of the broom to give it strength. By varying the size, materials, and technique we’ll be able to create hearth brooms, small house brooms, or full-sized parlor brooms. Students will start the day learning some basic techniques and will complete a small broom in the morning and a larger broom in the afternoon. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Larry Antonuk

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Apr
29

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29, 2026 | Skips April 22nd | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Apr
30

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Basket-making
May
2

Basket-making

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $190

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Sketch Book Club
May
7

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Black Ash Day Packs (1 SPOT LEFT!)
May
9

Black Ash Day Packs (1 SPOT LEFT!)

Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 2 sessions | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history as you make your own pack basket. You’ll create a beautiful, durable, and highly functional basket from local, responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack-sized, traditional Adirondack-style pack basket with cedar runners and a cedar base, finished with adjustable webbing straps. You’ll also take part in discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: Cost of materials $80, payable to instructor

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

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Black Ash Day Packs (1 SPOT LEFT!)
May
10

Black Ash Day Packs (1 SPOT LEFT!)

Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 2 sessions | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history as you make your own pack basket. You’ll create a beautiful, durable, and highly functional basket from local, responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack-sized, traditional Adirondack-style pack basket with cedar runners and a cedar base, finished with adjustable webbing straps. You’ll also take part in discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: Cost of materials $80, payable to instructor

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

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Intro to Upholstery
May
12

Intro to Upholstery

Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $275

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: Cost of materials $75, included with registration

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club
May
14

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery
May
19

Intro to Upholstery

Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $275

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: Cost of materials $75, included with registration

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club
May
21

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery
May
26

Intro to Upholstery

Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $275

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: Cost of materials $75, included with registration

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club
May
28

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery
Jun
2

Intro to Upholstery

Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $275

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: Cost of materials $75, included with registration

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club
Jun
4

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Intro to Upholstery
Jun
9

Intro to Upholstery

Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $275

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: Cost of materials $75, included with registration

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club
Jun
11

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Sketch Book Club
Jun
18

Sketch Book Club

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Basket-making
Jun
20

Basket-making

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $190

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Barn Quilts
Jun
26

Barn Quilts

Friday, June 26 - 28, 2026 | June 26, 5:30 - 8:30P; June 27 and 28, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Barn Quilts
Jun
27

Barn Quilts

Friday, June 26 - 28, 2026 | June 26, 5:30 - 8:30P; June 27 and 28, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Barn Quilts
Jun
28

Barn Quilts

Friday, June 26 - 28, 2026 | June 26, 5:30 - 8:30P; June 27 and 28, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)
Aug
17

Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Have a chair you’ve been meaning to tackle but don’t know where to start? Stuck on springs, webbing, corners, or clean lines? Curious about materials, tools, and proper layering? Bring your piece and spend the week learning essential upholstery skills—from stripping and rebuilding to padding, fabric placement, and professional finishing techniques.

This intensive offers structured demonstrations, one-on-one troubleshooting, and studio days devoted to making real progress. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of process, materials, and techniques—and a beautifully refreshed piece.

Supplies: Bring an upholstered arm chair like a wingback chair. A detailed materials list for fabric and supplies, plus recommendations for sources, will be provided in advance of camp.

Teaching artist: Velvet Furn

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Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)
Aug
18

Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Have a chair you’ve been meaning to tackle but don’t know where to start? Stuck on springs, webbing, corners, or clean lines? Curious about materials, tools, and proper layering? Bring your piece and spend the week learning essential upholstery skills—from stripping and rebuilding to padding, fabric placement, and professional finishing techniques.

This intensive offers structured demonstrations, one-on-one troubleshooting, and studio days devoted to making real progress. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of process, materials, and techniques—and a beautifully refreshed piece.

Supplies: Bring a large chair like a wingback or club chair. A detailed materials list for fabric and supplies, plus recommendations for sources, will be provided in advance of camp.

Teaching artist: Velvet Furn

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Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)
Aug
19

Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Have a chair you’ve been meaning to tackle but don’t know where to start? Stuck on springs, webbing, corners, or clean lines? Curious about materials, tools, and proper layering? Bring your piece and spend the week learning essential upholstery skills—from stripping and rebuilding to padding, fabric placement, and professional finishing techniques.

This intensive offers structured demonstrations, one-on-one troubleshooting, and studio days devoted to making real progress. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of process, materials, and techniques—and a beautifully refreshed piece.

Supplies: Bring a large chair like a wingback or club chair. A detailed materials list for fabric and supplies, plus recommendations for sources, will be provided in advance of camp.

Teaching artist: Velvet Furn

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Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)
Aug
20

Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Have a chair you’ve been meaning to tackle but don’t know where to start? Stuck on springs, webbing, corners, or clean lines? Curious about materials, tools, and proper layering? Bring your piece and spend the week learning essential upholstery skills—from stripping and rebuilding to padding, fabric placement, and professional finishing techniques.

This intensive offers structured demonstrations, one-on-one troubleshooting, and studio days devoted to making real progress. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of process, materials, and techniques—and a beautifully refreshed piece.

Supplies: Bring a large chair like a wingback or club chair. A detailed materials list for fabric and supplies, plus recommendations for sources, will be provided in advance of camp.

Teaching artist: Velvet Furn

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Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)
Aug
21

Adult Summer Camp: Upholstery Intensive (SOLD OUT)

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Have a chair you’ve been meaning to tackle but don’t know where to start? Stuck on springs, webbing, corners, or clean lines? Curious about materials, tools, and proper layering? Bring your piece and spend the week learning essential upholstery skills—from stripping and rebuilding to padding, fabric placement, and professional finishing techniques.

This intensive offers structured demonstrations, one-on-one troubleshooting, and studio days devoted to making real progress. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of process, materials, and techniques—and a beautifully refreshed piece.

Supplies: Bring a large chair like a wingback or club chair. A detailed materials list for fabric and supplies, plus recommendations for sources, will be provided in advance of camp.

Teaching artist: Velvet Furn

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Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)
Mar
12

Sketch Book Club (IN PROGRESS)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Mar
7

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $190

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Sketch Book Club (SOLD OUT)
Mar
5

Sketch Book Club (SOLD OUT)

Thursdays, March 5 - April 30, 2026 | Skips April 23rd | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 8 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

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Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)
Mar
1

Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)

Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2025 | February 27, 5 - 8P; February 28 and March 1, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)
Feb
28

Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)

Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2025 | February 27, 5 - 8P; February 28 and March 1, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)
Feb
27

Barn Quilts (SOLD OUT)

Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2025 | February 27, 5 - 8P; February 28 and March 1, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $225

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn, or wall.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Feb
11

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)
Feb
9

Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

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Basket-making (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Feb
7

Basket-making (1 SPOT LEFT!)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Feb
4

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)
Feb
2

Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

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The Crafter’s Journal (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Jan
31

The Crafter’s Journal (1 SPOT LEFT!)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Every crafter needs a good journal. Learn how to make a Coptic-style hand-sewn sketchbook or journal! Coptic binding is one of the oldest bookbinding methods in history, and deceptively simple - the flexible binding allows the book to open flat, and the exposed looping stitches create a beautiful braid-like effect. No prior bookbinding experience is required, and all materials will be provided!

Supplies: Cost of materials $25, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Emma Percy

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Jan
28

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)
Jan
26

Procreate for Crafters (SOLD OUT)

Mondays, January 26 - February 9, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 3 sessions | $125

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Jan
24

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Jan
21

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $175

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)
Jan
14

Intro to Upholstery (SOLD OUT)

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30P | 5 sessions | $250

Learn the fundamentals of upholstery as you work to upcycle and reupholster a wooden accent chair with Velvet Furn! Choose from a selection of chairs and an array of fabrics and deconstruct, refurbish, and reupholster it, bringing new life to a timeless piece of furniture.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Velvet Furn

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Birch Bark Ornaments (sold out)
Dec
14

Birch Bark Ornaments (sold out)

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Enjoy the simple pleasure of creating a decoration or gift from local materials that have been responsibly harvested. Utilizing techniques common to the Scandinavian and Russian style of basketry, you will craft birds and stars from strips of inner bark from the paper birch. Included is a discussion on how the material is harvested and prepared. For students, ages 14+.

Supplies: Cost of materials $35, payable to instructor

Teaching Artist: Penny Hewitt

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Dec
6

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Nov
15

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Basket-making (SOLD OUT)
Oct
11

Basket-making (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

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Procreate for Crafters (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Sep
28

Procreate for Crafters (1 SPOT LEFT!)

Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 1A - 4P | One-day workshop | $50

Learn how to use Procreate on your iPad to sketch and design craft projects digitally. This beginner-friendly class covers essential tools, layers, importing photos, and creating designs with rotational symmetry—perfect for fabric designers, quilters, jewelers, ceramicists, and other makers. No drawing experience needed!

Supplies: Bring your iPad with Procreate installed. Stylus recommended. Email hello@craftstudies.org if you need assistance.

Teaching Artist: Beth Clay

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Barn Quilts
Aug
22
to Aug 24

Barn Quilts

Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24, 2025 | August 22, 5:30 - 8:30P; August 23 & 24, 10A - 1P | Weekend Workshop | $175

Learn the history, techniques, and design principles behind the timeless craft of barn quilts. These "quilts" made from plywood and paint, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs. Create your own 2' x 2' barn quilt to adorn your home, barn or wall, or help us craft barn community barn quilts to beautify the CraftStudies building.

Open Studio is included throughout the weekend to provide you time to complete painting.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

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Yoga for Crafters
Jun
28

Yoga for Crafters

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 - 11:30A | One-day workshop | $20

Join Sharon for an all-levels yoga class that will focus on simple exercises—many of which can be done from a chair—which focuses on countering the effects of crafting on the hands, arms, shoulders and hips. We’ll explore how movement might help us focus, create, and bravely send our ideas into the world! 

No previous yoga experience is needed. Much of our practice will be done seated in chairs or stools. Modifications will be taught for those who wish to work from the floor or yoga mat. 

Teaching Artist: Sharon Comeau

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Woven Birch Bark Pouches
Jun
25

Woven Birch Bark Pouches

Wednesdays, June 18 - 25, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 2 sessions | $115

Ever wonder what to do with birch bark that you find lying on the ground? In this two-week workshop, you will be able to create beautiful, one of a kind pouches of various sizes. Use them to hang on a hook for plants, kitchen utensils or even feathers!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ellen Haun

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Woven Birch Bark Pouches
Jun
18

Woven Birch Bark Pouches

Wednesdays, June 18 - 25, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 2 sessions | $115

Ever wonder what to do with birch bark that you find lying on the ground? In this two-week workshop, you will be able to create beautiful, one of a kind pouches of various sizes. Use them to hang on a hook for plants, kitchen utensils or even feathers!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ellen Haun

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Spoon Carving (SOLD OUT)
Jun
7

Spoon Carving (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $165

Working with freshly harvested green wood, participants learn the foundational grips and techniques of spoon carving with a straight knife and a bent/hook knife. With an emphasis on safety and steady progress, participants learn how wood type and grain influence carving while crafting a personal kitchen spoon. Instruction on drying, decoration, and finishing is offered at the end of the session.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Andre Souligny

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Black Ash Day Packs (SOLD OUT)
Apr
27

Black Ash Day Packs (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history by making your own pack-basket. Create a beautiful, durable, and useful basket crafted from local and responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack sized traditional Adirondack style pack-basket with cedar runners and base and adjustable webbing straps. Discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: $80 supply fee payable to Guest Artist on the day of the workshop.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

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Black Ash Day Packs (SOLD OUT)
Apr
26

Black Ash Day Packs (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $250

Learn one of the oldest crafts in human history by making your own pack-basket. Create a beautiful, durable, and useful basket crafted from local and responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. Craft a daypack sized traditional Adirondack style pack-basket with cedar runners and base and adjustable webbing straps. Discussion and demonstration on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: $80 supply fee payable to Guest Artist on the day of the workshop.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

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Black Ash Berry Baskets (sold out)
Mar
22

Black Ash Berry Baskets (sold out)

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10A - 4P | One-day workshop | $125

Make your own berry basket and in the process learn one of the oldest crafts in human history. For thousands of years, baskets served as indispensable objects in every culture. Carry on the tradition and take home a beautiful, durable, and useful basket crafted from local and responsibly harvested, hand-pounded black ash logs. This is a great introduction to the extraordinary qualities of the black ash tree. Weave a square to round basket, approximately 6”x 6” with an optional leather strap. Included is a discussion on how the material is harvested and processed.

Supplies: $35 supply fee payable to Guest Artist on the day of the workshop.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

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