CULTIVATING A CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Supporting Artisans. Preserving traditional craft. Weaving community.
What We Do • Traditional craft workshops • Community celebrations • Programs supporting local artisans • A creative network that connects
local makers to their community
What We Believe We believe creativity is essential. When we make something with our hands, spend time outdoors, and create alongside others, something shifts. We become more present, pay closer attention, and remember we’re part of something larger than ourselves. We believe in creating with care for the earth, making thoughtful use of natural and upcycled materials, and honoring traditional skills as living knowledge to be shared, adapted, and carried forward from one generation to the next. We believe makers thrive in connection. When artisans have support, resources, and a place to gather, their work grows stronger — and so does everything it touches. One maker is a pair of hands; together, they can share what they know, spark new collaborations, and hold one another up.
In a world that often feels disconnected, creativity invites us to slow down and return to what matters: our ancestors, our neighbors, ourselves.
Our Mission Circle Creative Collective is a women-led nonprofit in the Hudson Valley, dedicated to preserving and reimagining traditional craft as a tool for
healing, celebration, and community connection. We support artisans with paid creative work, gather through immersive events, and bring makers together across the region to collaborate, share resources, and grow— weaving a living culture rooted in joy, equity, and shared imagination.
Learn WORKSHOPS
Circle offers hands-on workshops that preserve traditional skills while inviting people of all ages and experience levels to discover the joy of making by hand.
WE EXPLORE DISCIPLINES LIKE:
SEWING
EMBROIDERY
BASKETRY
NATURAL DYEING
LEATHERWORKING
PRINTMAKING
WEAVING
VISIBLE MENDING
MASK MAKING
Circle’s Studio in New Paltz, NY
Have a craft to share? We are often looking for teaching artists.
Celebrate COMMUNITY EVENTS
Circle creates immersive public experiences where creativity, nature, storytelling, and imagination bring communities together.
O U R S I G N AT U R E E V E N T S I N C L U D E :
Hudson Valley Faerie Festival A joyful celebration of nature and imagination where thousands of all ages gather each spring through storytelling, costumes, music, and hands-on creativity.
Hallowed (BIENNIAL):
Remembering our Ancestors
An immersive autumn Day of the Dead gathering celebrating our ancestors, those who have passed, and the beauty of the changing season through costume, ritual, storytelling, candlelighting, and dance.
Artisans Handmade Holiday Market A festive market bringing local artists, artisans, and handcrafted work to the community that supports creative small businesses throughout the Hudson Valley. When we celebrate together, we strengthen relationships, create new traditions, and cultivate a deeper sense of belonging. Every event invites people not simply to attend—but to participate.
Creativity has always been a communal act.
Empower LOCAL ARTISANS
artesanía A Latina Women’s Artisan Collective
Artesanía is Circle’s artisan workforce initiative, supporting Latina immigrant women through paid creative work, cultural preservation, and community.
WHAT A RTE SANÍA CREAT ES • Upcycled handmade clothing • Textiles • Leather goods • Wearable art • Costumes for Circle’s events • Custom projects
COMMISSION
Our artisan production team partners with designers, retailers, nonprofits, museums, and creative businesses to create handmade collections and specialty projects.
WEAR
You can find these pieces on our website, at local markets, or in local shops.
EVERY PIECE TELLS A STORY
It reflects the creativity and traditions of the woman who made it, honoring both the maker and the craft carried through her hands.
Studio Partners A L O C A L A R T I S A N S I N C U B AT O R
Circle’s artisan incubator supports
ARTISANS IN RESIDENCE
traditional craft, creative growth, and
A few Studio Partners also work alongside us as Artisans in Residence, with dedicated space in Circle’s studio and opportunities for deeper creative development and collaboration.
sustainable local handmade businesses. We partner with a small number of artisans at a time, providing individualized support based on each artisan’s goals.
SUPPORT CAN INCLUDE • Shared studio space • Equipment and materials • Mentorship • Marketing • Production support through Artesania • Connections to retailers, exhibitions,
and community partners.
The Collective A C I R C L E O F C R E AT I V E S
Circle of Creatives (at circleofcreatives.org) is a regional creative network bringing together artisans, artists, makers, performers, musicians, writers, and creative businesses throughout the region. More than a directory, it helps creative people and practices flourish while building connections across our region.
SHARE & CONNECT
As a creative, you can create a profile, share your work, promote your events, discover other makers, and find opportunities for growth.
DISCOVER & SUPPORT
Learn about events and makers in your area, and champion the people creating near you.
LOOKING FORWARD
We’re growing this into a place where every maker in the region can find collaborators, mentors, and new audiences—and where the whole creative community is stronger for being connected. Learn more and join at circleofcreatives.org.
Join the Circle These are the many ways to be involved: TAKE A WORKSHOP ATTEND AN EVENT • SHOP HANDMADE • COMMISSION OUR PRODUCTION TEAM • BECOME A TEACHING ARTIST • BECOME A STUDIO PARTNER • JOIN CIRCLE OF CREATIVES (our online regional network) • VOLUNTEER • DONATE •
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CIRCLE CREATIVE COLLECTIVE 845-202-9114
info@circlecreativecollective.org circlecreativecollective.org @circlecreativecollective
Weaving the fabric of community.
NEW PALTZ | KINGSTON, NY
845-202-9114 | IN-CIRCLE.ORG