Woodlanders... a network of people who work with the generosity of the trees and the earth. The Gathering
grew from the need for like-minded people to just visit with each other, to share stories and be in the company of people
who had similar passions for natural forms.
2009 is our ninth year and our 16th and 17th Gatherings.
A Woodlanders Gathering is not quite a workshop, not quite a conference... but a three-day mix of information, tools, demos,
hands-on workshops, and visiting. Someone called it "fellowship".
Themes center
on the elements: earth, air, fire, water, food and aether (spirit). Join us for career development in arts, crafts and community.
This is an opportunity for mid-career artists, craftspeople, builders, people interested in earth and nature based activities
to try something new and enjoy themselves.
The Gathering in Wisconsin is
usually a four-day event and is well-programmed with many, many hands-on workshops. It is a well run "make and take"
gathering with plenty of time for visiting and and other arts-related activities.
The Gathering
in New York has two tents of tables and materials availble all weekend with instruction scheduled every hour. There
are demos by artists and craftspeople which include active participation. Time is spent sharing what we all know and what
we are concerned by.The activities are of a seemingly less practical and useful nature. But trelisses, small chairs
do get made and there is turning, weaving, chainsaws and many of the other essentials of nature-based making.
Rustic builder and author Daniel Mack is the host of every Gathering.
Spend quality time in beautiful
surroundings, exploring natural materials and creating possiblities.
