Written in response to Julia Bryan-Wilson’s essay, “Eleven (Contradictory) Propositions in Response to the Question: ‘What is Contemporary About Craft?’”
Composed during the workshop New Ways of Seeing: Writing About Craft in Context at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, August 2026.
Read MoreIf you visited the Haystack Store at some point over the last three summers, you may have noticed some special edition merchandise at the counter. In this post, we shine a light on the custom Haystack-inspired bandanas available for purchase in the Store, created by members of the Haystack community.
Read MoreFrom the very beginning, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has been a place for people of all skill levels to form a creative community, and for many, it became a transformative experience. With seventy-five years of programming under Haystack’s belt, there are countless stories to tell.
Read MoreHaystack Mountain School of Crafts extends its mission to connect people through craft by partnering with craft institutions nationwide for its Distinguished Speaker Series, part of a year of special programming celebrating 75 years since the School’s founding.
Read MoreHaystack Mountain School of Crafts announces Haystack at 75, a special year of programming in 2026 celebrating 75 years since the School’s founding.
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