The desire was to create an artistic center that would also be a resource and educational center offering craft workshops and demonstrations. In the spring of 1995, the Handmade Series began a celebration of the elements of crafts. Artists from across the state gather on the grounds three Saturdays in March, three in April and three in May. They set up on the grounds to create, share and sell their arts and crafts. People come and watch them create their crafts and sometimes even participate, depending on the craft and crafter.
Artists also share their skills and knowledge with the schools and the communities.
The Artisans Center arranges for artists to visit the schools as well as occasional school visits to the center. By teaching about their crafts, artists develop supporters as well as creating their own kind of magic. The workshops and the history and skill behind each craft will continue to be taught throughout 1997. The workshops are very important to the Artisans Center, representing what is most important, the knowledge and skill behind each piece of beauty. Participation in the Artisans Center is unique.