Category: Arts & Culture
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Read more: A Coastal Maine Creative Retreat: Making Bold Jewelry at Haystack School of Crafts
Art and place converge at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, set above Maine’s rocky coast. In the jewelry studio, I explored resin’s possibilities -color, form, and decorative finishes – during a summer workshop with artist Jillian Moore. This creative retreat was framed by Maine’s natural beauty.
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Read more: Building a Woven Bench at a Craft School in the Delaware Water Gap
Ever wanted to pick up a new creative skill while on vacation? At Peters Valley School of Craft, I spent five days learning to build and weave a Danish cord bench. This summer workshop blended hands-on studio time, a welcoming creative community, and a scenic backdrop in the Delaware Water Gap.
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Read more: Guide To A Girls’ Weekend in North Adams: Where Arts & Culture Meets Small-Town Charm
With its world-class contemporary art museums, warm hospitality, and design-forward hotels like Tourists, North Adams in the Berkshires makes an ideal winter escape. Add in the collegiate charm of nearby Williamstown, and you’ve got the perfect New England girls’ getaway, filled with culture, cozy meals, and catch-ups with close friends.
