I’ve heard several people say that September went by so fast, and while I agree, it was a beautiful month! We capped it off with our Fiber Faire—full of color and texture and friends, including these alpacas from Sugar Springs Farm. Fiber Faire is a staff favorite, and the weather gods smiled on us again with sunshine and perfect temperatures. From the maker’s market full of seasonal goods, to demonstrators sharing their talents, there was so much to see and do across our gorgeous campus. We also had our biggest turnout yet, right in the middle of Mineral Point’s Cornish Fest. 

Fall is event season here at Shake Rag Alley, and we hope you’ll join us for some October fun. To celebrate the spooky, we’ve got our Fright Night Friday October 30th, with vintage silent horror to begin the night, a dance party, eats & treats, and a costume contest—all at our Lind Pavilion. And for families, we invite you to Trick’r Treat on Halloween October 31st, when our campus will be full of costumed characters handing out candy—a Shake Rag Alley tradition!

We’re readying to begin our annual campaign, when we share about all we’ve accomplished in the last year, what we’re looking forward to in the next, and how very much your support matters. Because of your donations, we’re a successful arts & craft nonprofit, more than 20 years strong. 

Soon we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of what’s coming in the new year, as we’re busy putting together our 2027 catalog of adult workshops, with copious helpings of Mixed Media, Fiber, Painting & 2D, Heritage Craft, Metal & Heat, and Voice & Page—lush as a Thanksgiving table. And on the credenza you’ll find the desserts: retreats weekends & events that you can’t pass by, even though you just said you couldn’t possibly have another bite!

Let’s get ready to dig in,