Haystack Mountain School of Crafts invites the community to visit the Deer Isle campus for the 2025 Public Program Series.
Coinciding with each of the school’s summer sessions, Haystack faculty, visiting artists, studio assistant fellows and Fab Lab residents share their inspirations, ideas and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle) and are free and open to the public.
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