Shelburne Craft School

About

Where craft is made, since 1945. The Shelburne Craft School opened its doors in 1945, creating a space for artists and artisans to work, learn, and educate

Story

Where craft is made, since 1945. The Shelburne Craft School opened its doors in 1945, creating a space for artists and artisans to work, learn, and educate members of the community in wood, clay, metal, glass, and visual art. It was founded by Reverend Lynwood Smith in 1938, as a small community project in the church rectory, and with support from Aileen Osborn Webb, a major proponent in the American Craft Movement and the American Craft Council during the first half of the twentieth century, and on-going support by local artists and craftspeople, the Shelburne Craft School has continued to adhere to its mission to inspire individual creativity by providing hands-on education in craft and art.

The Shelburne Craft School believes that working with one’s hands is an essential part of a well-rounded life. We offer opportunities to learn, teach, and develop as artists, artisans, and professionals.

The Shelburne Craft School is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

Mission

The Shelburne Craft School’s mission is to inspire individual creativity by providing hands-on education in craft and art.

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The Shelburne Craft School offers year-round classes in crafts and fine arts for adults, teens, and children. Seven well-equipped studios are located in charming historic buildings in which resident artists work and teach. Students experience the joy of creating with paint, wood, clay, fiber, metal, stained glass, and other mediums. Summer art camps for children enhance the program. Older teens (14+) are welcome in most adult classes.