Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House
Drop into an open house for the Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency to see works in progress and experimental craft processes up close. Expect studio-style conversation with resident makers and a behind-the-scenes look at material research at Center for Craft.
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