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Huge thanks to @haystack_school for inviting me to teach a woodcarving workshop. I had an amazing time with this incredible group. Delicious food, talented people on all the other workshops, very professional and welcoming staff. I am already missing my students. Thank you as well for welcoming my family, and let them feel part of the big family of creative people, we were inspired by you all.

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Lobster Agnolotti. #maine #lobster #destination #stonington

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I’m still reeling from the past two entirely magical weeks spent @haystack_school . When @pt_press asked me to be his studio assistant nearly 8 months ago, I immediately committed. Having previously attended Haystack as an undergrad student in 2015, I knew this experience would enrich and push my artistic practice. What I didn’t expect to find was a deep sense of community with fellow artists and craftspeople that I now get to consider lifelong friends. I feel so much abundance in my current trajectory and that isn’t without meaningful connection through commune with others. That is specifically what makes Maine such a special place (apart from the obvious incredible scenery) and one I will continue to return to for many years to come.
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Thank you @pt_press for taking me on this wild ride—I truly had a lot of fun working alongside you. The work I produced during this time is some of my strongest and has shifted things in an exciting way. You are an integral part to this shift as you’ve expanded my perception and approach to the process. After working woodcut for so many years, it was refreshing to break away from my own formula. Thank you!

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Haystack photo dump! Vol 2 📼
❤️🌸🌟💫☁️
Back in Madison with a full heart.
Xoxoxo.

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🚨 New merch alert 🚨 - “Gazing” by Curtis Bullock (@savethepostalservice) is now available for purchase in the Haystack Store!

Curtis shared that the design for the 2026 Haystack bandana is “meant to capture the indelible visual patterns found at Haystack.” Learn more about this ongoing collaboration with members of the Haystack community at the 🔗 in bio.

🐶 models (L to R): Homer, Gibbs, Willa, Mateo (Photoshopped in), and Goron.

*Note: No Haystaff dogs were harmed during this photo shoot, and all models were generously compensated in treats and ear scratches, even the Photoshopped pup.* A yellow, blue, black, and pink bandana with a geometric design laying on a wooden table

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Looking forward to the bright sunny days on this social corner. 🌞 In the meantime we are open on this soggy and blustery Spring day from 11-5pm 💫 (ok 11:15 😬)

📷 by @drwanderlust

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A stunning trio of new paper-pulp vessels by Melissa Scherrer Paré (WI) sitting pretty alongside the works of Graham Mears (CA) & Brad Willis (ME)

Perhaps there is nothing I love more than seeing works of Artists I admire from all over the country, sitting in conversation in-store ❤️

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2025 was a year full of “lasts.” Even though it’s just a date on the calendar, the changing of the year feels different this time around. Excited to welcome our daughter to the fold in early 26’ and to have a year of “firsts.” Grateful for you all!

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Today marks 6 months as Programs & Studio Director @haystack_school!

What an incredible place with the most wonderful people.💗 relishing in the warmth from the summer and building excitement for the next year! So much love to everyone who made my first season here so lovely!

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What a summer ❤️ happy equinox 🔥turn the sound up for some major giggles

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It was such a wonderful time in Haystack for 2 weeks, Feels like I found another home in Maine. I could have a chance to experiment on ceramic 3D printer which I always wanted to by many helps from @tomospots @tom.k.doyle and @bradewillis Thank you so muchhhhhh!!!!Also people at the Haystack was the greatest artists, friends and family, I really want to send them my love and care. Hope to see you again one day.

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Shop is open 11-5pm today! Sophie is there, shoes are there and @bradewillis big beautiful bowl is there! come dry off!

📷 by @actuallyriver

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