today

ESSA is closing on the acquisition of property next door that will allow for expansion and improved ingress and egress.

I am getting ready for a three day class in making Scandinavian bentwood boxes, tiner, as were made in small villages throughout Scandinavia and were related to the bentwood boxes designed and sold by the Shakers. 

The class will begin tomorrow and go on until Sunday afternoon, with students having the opportunity to take home more than one box in various sizes.

My own adventure in making these boxes began with this box that my great grandmother carried from Norway by ship in 1866.

Make, fix and create...