What is Sloyd? My favorite definition of Sloyd comes from Jogge Sundquist who said that a person practicing Sloyd is "not un-crafty". Sloyd is based on skills sharing & the use of hand tools to learn crafts, primarily woodwork, but could also include paper-folding, sewing, embroidery, knitting, leatherwork, and/or crochet to make things we use in daily life. The word sloyd comes from the Swedish word slöjd, which means crafts, handicraft, or handiwork.
2026 Sloyd Schedule:
- June 7th, 2026 - Broom making with Nika! - In this Sloyd Nika will lead us through the process of making a real broom from broomcorn with a stick handle.
- Location - West Brattleboro - TBD (If the weather is fair, it'll be outside @ Mike & Nika's, if it's foul, we will be at the Engle Homestead.
- Note that this Sloyd will have a materials fee to pay for the needed supplies for your broom that you will take home with you.
- Lunchtime Discussion - Co-Evolution of Humans with certain other Animals (& plants)
- sign up here!
- June 21st, 2026 - Scything & Making Hay by hand - In this Sloyd, Ra will lead us through the process of using a scythe to make hay & also discuss the process for putting up hay by hand.
- Location - West Brattleboro
- Lunchtime Discussion - TBD
- sign up here!
- Two future Sloyds that we are still working out the details for include Bookbinding & Sketching. More info will be shared on these Sloyds as it becomes evident.
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What is Sloyd Sunday? Sloyd Sunday is a time to gather and explore a chosen craft together.
-Sloyd Sunday encourages community resiliency by sharing practical skills and
strengthening friendships.
- All Sloyd Sundays are from 10am - 4pm
- How much does it cost? - Sloyd Sunday & The Sloyd Hoolie are based on the gift economy -
we accept donations of food, cash money, local hardwood logs, and french broad hatchets.
- You can always bring your own project that's different than the main offering and strengthen
community resiliency with your presence.
- Questions or comments -----> email Mike!
What is Sloyd Sunday? Sloyd Sunday is a time to gather and explore a chosen craft together.
-Sloyd Sunday encourages community resiliency by sharing practical skills and
strengthening friendships.
- All Sloyd Sundays are from 10am - 4pm
- How much does it cost? - Sloyd Sunday & The Sloyd Hoolie are based on the gift economy -
we accept donations of food, cash money, local hardwood logs, and french broad hatchets.
- You can always bring your own project that's different than the main offering and strengthen
community resiliency with your presence.
- Questions or comments -----> email Mike!
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Where is Sloyd Sunday? Our flavor of Sloyd Sunday takes place in Southeastern Vermont. Often on East Mountain in Guilford, but the location does change from time to time. (we have an email newsletter that tells the when, where, and what of Sloyd Sunday)
How do I join the Sloyding? Email Mike and ask him to add you to our Sloyd Sunday email chain!
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Often stylishly dressed young people are adept Sloyders
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Ra Serving pickles on a broad fork
Sloyd-U-cation:
- Roy Underhill's History of Sloyd - Link Here
- Jogge Sundquist's Book of Thoughts - Link Here
- Robin Hood's Blog Post - What is Sloyd? - Link Here
- Front Porch Republic's Manual Training For All - Link Here
- The Teacher's Handbook of Sloyd - Otto Salomon - 1907 - Link Here
- MoraKniv carving, sharpening, & knife grip how-to resources on YouTube - Link Here
Sloyd is my Sanctuary