Invest in Creativity. Inspire a Community.
CraftStudies is kicking off our end-of-year fundraising with a special basket raffle!
For each $100 contribution, your name is entered into a raffle for 1 of 6 incredible baskets of your choice. The more you contribute, the better your chances of winning!
Every basket is filled with hand-crafted goods and/or goods-for-crafting made and donated by one of our community teaching artists, volunteers or partners. Every contribution supports CraftStudies' ongoing work to deliver on our mission to spark creativity and connection through craft. Thank you for your generosity, your belief in the value of craft, and your investment in CraftStudies' future.
2025 Baskets include:
Sweater Weather: Curl up with creativity! This cozy collection includes yarns, roving, and patterns from Junction Fiber Mill, The Woolly Thistle, and Ellen’s 1/2 Pint Farm, enamel buttons by Katie McCabe, a project bag by Lisa Brahms, a knitting bowl by Charlotte Lamm, and a knitting or spinning class to bring it all together. Perfect for fiber lovers or anyone looking for warm, woolly bliss!
Stir It Up!: Whip up something wonderful! This basket is a baker’s delight, featuring a handmade ceramic mixing bowl set by Deb Churchill, metal measuring spoons by Joy Raskin, King Arthur scone mix, and an apron workshop to top it off.
My Cup of Tea: Steep, sip, and savor. Pack your picnic basket by Ray Lagasse and brew up cozy moments with a ceramic tea set by Charlotte Lamm, embroidered napkins by Katie Kalata Rusch, assorted teas and jams, and a workshop to make your own silver tea strainer. It’s everything needed for the most charming tea time!
Dig In!: Grow your garden with flair. This delightful basket comes with a gardening apron by Mary Worrell, a harvest-ready garden basket by Ray Lagasse, metal plant tags by Sandra Seymour, hand-printed seed packets by Emma Percy, a cheerful garden gnome by Beth clay, a five-panel hat by Ministry of Culture, and a flower vase workshop. It’s the perfect pick for every green thumb!
Après All Day!: Celebrate the snowy season in style! Enjoy 4 ski passes to Saskadena Six courtesy of the Woodstock Inn, hot cocoa, marshmallows by MOCO My Original Cocoa, plus cozy handknits by Ellen Minard, botanical body care from PlantLust Botanicals, and a pair of mugs workshop. This bundle is your pass to après perfection.
Full of Pride: Wrap yourself in joy with our 2025 Pride Quilt created by CraftStudies teaching artists, volunteers, and students. Paired with an embroidery kit and fat quarter bundle in collaboration with rePlay Arts, this basket is a warm embrace of Pride, expression, and all the ways we show up as our truest selves.
CraftStudies is a Vermont-based nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to sparking creativity and connection through craft.
Your tax deductible donation makes it possible for CraftStudies to provide high-quality, hands-on classes, workshops and camps that are affordable and accessible for learners all ages and abilities. It enables us to offer scholarships and reduced fee access programs through community partnerships. It helps us to maintain our studios and keep our equipment safe. And it enables our growing community of students, teaching artists, and volunteers to thrive. Your support matters.
Learn more about our mission, strategic promises. and impact here
Your tax-deductible donation helps CraftStudies bring the joy of hands-on arts education to our community. Thank you for helping us nurture creativity, connection, and lifelong-learning through craft.
You may also mail a check to CraftStudies, 87 Maple St., White River Junction, VT 05001.
As a local business and community leader, who believes in the power of the arts, becoming a CraftStudies Business Partner enables you to deepen your local impact, expand your reach, while sparking and supporting your team's creativity, connection, and well-being.
Partnership levels include Craft Contributor & Lead Event Sponsor
Craft Contributor
Logo on CraftStudies website
Highlight in annual Impact Report
Private use of studios for company gatherings
10% off classes for all employees
Invitation to Business Partner Day
Please email hello@craftstudies for more information about becoming a Business Partner.
Lead Event Sponsor
All Craft Contributor benefits
Recognition in all event publicity materials
Affiliation with our partners, including community leaders, craft-related shops, local restaurants, and more
Off-site creative workshop
CraftStudies annual Community Events—BowlFest, Handmade Holiday Market, and Mug Season—raise support for and awareness of our Access & Equity Programming. Together, these events welcome over 600 people from across the Upper Valley into our studios to support hands-on learning
CraftStudies is dedicated to making the tools, materials, and processes of craft accessible to all, and, importantly, to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can find connection and belonging. The Susan M. Gallagher Scholarship Endowment was established to ensure essential support for this vision, helping sustain our creative community for years to come.
CraftStudies is deeply grateful for the generosity and financial support of the following foundations and business partners:
Peter J. and Jane Kitchel McLaughlin Family Fund
Engage with our creative community as a volunteer! CraftStudies volunteers play an essential role in making our programs successful, from assisting with classes and workshops to helping at special events and studio maintenance. Whether you're an experienced artisan or simply passionate about craft, volunteering offers a chance to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and contribute to our vibrant community. Email hello@craftstudies.org to learn more.
