The Woodshed isn’t any place in particular and it’s the exact place you need to be! It’s both a creative space and a state of mind — where artists come together to work alongside one another, enjoying the comfort and creative exchange that is a welcome break from studio solitude. 

Some may remember the pre-pandemic Woodshed of ‘yor — helmed by North Adams’ own Danny O — where camaraderie sparked joyful making — under one roof, a hive of many minds and hands . . . we the busy artist bees!

And so, Eclipse Mill offers to host the Summer 2025 Edition of the Woodshed July 14–17 (Mon. thru Thurs.). Artist and writers of all disciplines are welcome!  

SOME NEW STUFF THIS EDITION!

• Swap Table! Bring extra or favourite supplies to share with the group. Or any surplus stashes that you would like to part with and swap.. These could also be used during the woodshed — a chance to experiment with something you don’t normally use!
  
  
• Collective opportunity! An optional collective creative project where anyone in the group can add to a group collage. There’s no obligation to participate, but everyone is welcome to, when they want a change of pace from their own project.
  
  
• End of day check in and show and tells.
  
  
• High speed wifi if your work requires being connected to the cloud.

We have room for 10 to 12 folks. The July Woodshed is on a first come, first serve basis so sign up early to ensure your spot!

Further details and communication will go out to the group by July 7th.

The Eclipse Mill is a wheel chair accessible building.

Made possible by New England Puppet Arts and the Eclipse Mill.

Special thanks to Daniel O’Connor.

What: Back to the Woodshed!

Dates: July 14, 15, 16 & 17

Time: 9 am – 6 pm, daily

Where: Eclipse Mill, 243 Union St., North Adams, MA 

What happened last time we met in January 2025 for Back to the Woodshed and Master Classes w/Arnela Mahmutović and Jim Peters? View the slide show to find out!