News Release: 11/12/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

• Photo attached: Santa's Arrival

MINERAL POINT, Wis.—The Santa Day tradition continues at Shake Rag Alley. Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag Alley. On Saturday, December 7, visit the historic campus for photos, holiday crafts, gingerbread cottage-making, and sweet treats. 

Santa takes a break from toymaking to be at the Cabinet Shop for photos from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In the Lind Pavilion, families can make gingerbread cottages and holiday crafts from 10 a.m.-1 pm. Advanced registration is recommended online or by phone for photos and crafts: photos with Santa are $10 each, and holiday crafts and gingerbread cottages are $5 each. Take-home kits are also available for pick up to create holiday fun at home. 

Check in will be at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St. After checking in, visitors are welcome to walk the decorated grounds, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. This beloved community tradition is also a fundraiser supporting our nonprofit arts organization. In addition to Santa, a number of elves come out to volunteer and make merry. Elf-volunteers welcome. For more information, visit ShakeRagAlley.org or call (608) 987-3292.

Scherbarth Residency Applications Open Through the End of November

The Scherbarth Residency Program provides lodging and studio space to artists and makers in the visual, performing, and literary arts to participate in the creative community at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, and the rural community of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. While living on our unique campus of historic and reproduction buildings, Scherbarth residents will be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the mission of Shake Rag Alley and participate in the creative ecosystem of the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Through the generosity of Jim Scherbarth, an award-winning visual artist who taught oil and cold wax workshops at Shake Rag Alley in 2013-19. artists and makers will have access to the time and space needed to work and create, as well as to the nurturing environment of Mineral Point, and opportunities to network with its resident artists. The application period will remain through November 30. 

Save The Date: 2025 Workshops
Set your clocks for midnight Tuesday January 7! We'll be launching our 2025 catalog with all your favorites (and a few surprises!) to inspire you, engage you, deepen your practice, and create in new and playful ways. From jewelry to oil & cold wax, weaving to glassblowing, and willow furniture—and everything in between—you can take introductory classes in drawing or book immersive weekends exploring all sorts of mixed media treats. We can't wait to welcome you back in the new year!

For more information and Shake Rag Alley updates throughout the year, see the website, subscribe to twice-monthly e-newsletters and follow Shake Rag Alley on Facebook and Instagram. To request a catalog, call (608) 987-3292 or email info@shakeragalley.org.

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About Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts

An independent nonprofit school of arts and crafts founded in 2004 by local artists and community members, Shake Rag Alley’s 2.5-acre campus at 18 Shake Rag St. in Mineral Point (population 2,500) is a national destination for participants of adult workshops, a robust summer youth program and a host of annual special events. In addition, Shake Rag offers on-site lodging and custom facility rentals for meetings, events and celebrations. For additional information about Shake Rag Alley’s workshops and events, or to request a catalog and information about facility rentals and volunteer opportunities, see www.ShakeRagAlley.org or call (608) 987-3292.
 

Christina Kubasta

Executive Director

Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts

18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 53565

(608) 987-3292 | www.ShakeRagAlley.org