Last weekend was full of all sorts of treats (and a few tricks!), from our Fright Night at the Lind Pavilion, to welcoming families to our campus for our annual Trick’r Treat. Whatever costume caught your fancy (and we had Mrs. Ropers romping, Frankenstein with his brides, a formal Orca, a newsie, witches, goddesses, superheroes, princesses, a giant dachshund walking a dachshund, a turkey, pirates, scarecrows with crows, fair maidens, secret agents, aliens, and more wonders galore!) these fall events are another way Shake Rag Alley engages your creativity. Some of us paint, some of us bend metal, and some of us cotton to costuming. This is the sweet life, indeed.

This week our administrative office changes to winter hours (9am-2pm) as we get to finalizing our 2027 catalog. We have a few more weekends of on-the-ground workshops (including December glassblowing!), our staff is furiously working on details for next year’s programming. We’ll be sending emails, making calls, crossing our t’s, and dotting our i’s. It’s spreadsheet time, ya’ll! 

Before the new year arrives, we hope to see you at our upcoming events when we’ll be feeling extra festive. December 5th is Santa Day, with our annual visit from the big guy, crafts and gingerbread cottage decorating—check back on the website soon to book your spot. We’d also love to see you the evening of December 5th, when the Sardeson Studio (223 Commerce St, Mineral Point) will be open for Gallery Night and Candlelight Shopping. We’ll have a selection of artwork from area artists and the Shake Rag Alley community, including Max Fernekes, Roland Sardeson, Cindy Fleming, Nathan Gieseke, Beth Hobby (to name a few!), Shake Rag Alley swag, and vintage finds. Shopping supports our nonprofit and is a great way to find unique gifts for the season. Join us from 4pm until the fireworks.

Wishing you a cozy & creative season,