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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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