The Folk Art Guild

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Folk Art Guild!

10/31/2026

Discover the art of wet felting and make a wool bag of your own.

Join fiber artist Lisa DeFrancesco on November 14 for a day of working with wool, exploring color, texture, and form. Using water, soap, and the movement of your hands, you'll learn to transform loose wool fibers into a strong, seamless bag.

This hands-on workshop is open to beginners, with all materials and lunch included.

Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM-4 PM
Rochester Folk Art Guild, Middlesex, NY

Register here: https://www.folkartguild.org/classesandworkshops/p/wetfelting2026

10/30/2026

In this autumn time,
Why do I so feel the years?
In the clouds, a bird

-Matsuo Bashō

10/28/2026

A little turned wood charm for your table!

This salt and pepper shaker set is crafted from honey locust. A lovely pair for everyday meals or a thoughtful gift.

Handmade by the Folk Art Guild woodshop and available now through November 18 in our Autumn Studio Sale.

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Discover handmade pottery, weaving, woodworking, natural fiber clothing, and artisan gifts created in New York's Finger Lakes region

10/26/2026

Thank you to Dr. Rob Horowitz and everyone who joined us yesterday for our final Lecture on the Lawn of the season!

What a wonderful year it’s been! We’ve enjoyed so many opportunities to learn together, share ideas, and meet new friends and neighbors from near and far.

A special thank you to the Rochester Area Community Foundation for their generous support of this year’s series, and to all of you for your continued interest and participation.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming more speakers, artists, musicians, and performers next summer!

We’d love to hear from you! Was there a lecture that particularly stayed with you? A conversation, story, or moment you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear your impressions as we begin thinking about next year’s programs.

10/24/2026

Join us tomorrow for our final Lecture on the Lawn of the season, End of Life, Choice, and Care, with Dr. Robert Horowitz.

With decades of experience as a physician, educator, and leader in hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Horowitz will share insights from his work helping people navigate serious illness and the end of life. His work spans emergency medicine, compassionate communication, and new approaches to easing the psychological and spiritual challenges of serious illness.

We hope you'll join us for this thoughtful conversation as we close out our 2026 lecture season.

Sunday, October 25 | 2 PM
Rochester Folk Art Guild
1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY

Free and open to all. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Register ehre: https://www.folkartguild.org/lecture-on-the-lawn-2026/p/october-25-end-of-life-choice-and-care

10/24/2026

A bold pop of red for the colder months!

Our Anacortes Wrap is made from a soft boiled wool and viscose knit, with a versatile design that can be worn several ways. Drape the point down the back or over either shoulder to change up the look. Available in red, black, and green.

Handmade at the Folk Art Guild and available now in our Autumn Studio Sale.

Shop online through November 18 at folkartguild.org/online-studio-sale

10/22/2026

Hendini loves the crunch of the fall leaves! Beautiful autumn days this week, glorious sunshine across perfect blue skies

10/22/2026

Our final Lecture on the Lawn of the season is coming up Sunday, October 25!

Join us for End of Life, Choice, and Care, a conversation with Dr. Robert Horowitz about his work in palliative medicine, helping patients and families navigate serious illness, difficult decisions, and the end of life.

Dr. Horowitz served as chief of Palliative Care at Strong Memorial Hospital from 2015 to 2023 and continues to teach compassionate communication in medicine at the University of Rochester. His recent work includes developing a program that explores ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to help ease the emotional and spiritual distress of serious illness.

Free and open to all! Registration is encouraged, walk-ins welcome
Sunday, October 25 | 2 PM
Rochester Folk Art Guild, Middlesex, NY
Register here: https://www.folkartguild.org/lecture-on-the-lawn-2026/p/october-25-end-of-life-choice-and-care

This program is made possible with support from the Rochester Area Community Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts.

10/21/2026

Explore the ancient craft of wet felting

One of the oldest known methods of making fabric, wet felting uses water, soap, and agitation to transform loose wool fibers into a strong, durable material.

Join fiber artist Lisa DeFrancesco on November 14 for a hands-on introduction to this traditional craft. Participants will learn the process of wet felting while creating a seamless wool bag, then explore needle felting techniques to add color, texture, and decorative details.

No previous experience is needed. All materials are included, and lunch will be provided.

Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM-4 PM
Rochester Folk Art Guild
1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY

Registration is open at https://www.folkartguild.org/classesandworkshops/p/wetfelting2026