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.
The 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 this year 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 is tipped less towards hands-on workshops. There are demos by artists and craftspeople which include
active participation. But a lot of time is spent sharing, in words, 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.
