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The
Center for People and Craft is an emerging urban folk school in
Minneapolis, MN. Supported by the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Department of the City of Minneapolis, the Center celebrates the rich
cultural diversity of our city and the many traditions that thrive in
this particular place on earth—from craft,
ritual, and music to dance, storytelling, and foraging.
Located
adjacent to Loring Park in the education building of St. Mark's Cathedral,
the Center will expand access to traditional crafts and their
contemporary expressions, foster connection to place and community,
and nurture intergenerational learning.
Our
vision is inspired by the historic Danish folk school model–which
served as a talisman against fascism in the mid
1800s–reimagined for our urban, multicultural setting. Through
hands-on workshops and community events, we will bring together
artisans, culture bearers, and neighbors to honor heritage and place,
spark creativity, and strengthen cross-cultural connections.
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