Review:

Shake Rag Alley is a nonprofit school of arts and crafts founded in Mineral Point, Wisconsin in 2004 by local artists and community members under the leadership of founding board members Jim Kackley, Sandra Scott, and Judy Sutcliffe.

The school is located on a homestead established in 1970 in a little valley around Federal Spring by Al Felly, who planted a beautiful garden and opened the house to artisans doing their crafts. Today the center welcomes students from all over North America, who participate at over 200 adult workshops per year.

There is also a popular summer children’s program. The Center offers guest lodging, custom retreat rentals, and an outdoor theater venue called Alley Stage.

Shake Rag Alley’s campus consists of 2.5 acres of paths, gardens, stone walls, and nine beautifully restored historic buildings. A natural stream runs between carpets of blue forget-me-nots, day lilies, wild ginger, daisies and hostas. The Center is open to visitors during business hours.

Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, 18 Shakerag St, Mineral Point, WI 53565, Phone: 608-987-3292

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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