by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 2, 2022 |
It’s been just under two years since we restored the Nome Schoolhouse, a pillar of education and a wonderful gathering place for our community. Last winter, we celebrated the season of joy with our first hosting of Nome for Holidays. I’m excited to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 25, 2022 |
I hope you had a lovely and restorative Thanksgiving filled with gratitude! At Bear Creek, I certainly said a word of thanks for all the creative and industrious people in my life. Now that it’s Black Friday, we’re officially knee-deep in the holiday...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 18, 2022 |
Snow is a strange thing. It’s delicate yet sometimes dangerous. It’s beautiful but also painful. It covers everything yet disappears with a bit of sun (although not as easily up here in North Dakota!). And interestingly, it’s a creative medium as...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 11, 2022 |
It will be Christmas (or whichever winter holiday you celebrate) before you realize it! If you’re making handcrafted gifts for your loved ones, now’s the time. Thankfully, needle felting can produce beautiful, completely unique creations in a matter of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 4, 2022 |
Nome Schoolhouse has long been a fixture of our community, although it was shuttered for decades. My partner Chris Armbrust and I chose this incredible building for restoration because we believed in its mission and importance. We’re humbled to announce that the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 28, 2022 |
It’s that time of year… the season of pumpkin carving, monster masks, and multiple cases of overactive sweet tooth! But if you’re a little past the trick-or-treating age, don’t worry, you can still have some spooky fun this Halloween! My...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 21, 2022 |
I hear it all the time: “Wow, your needle-felted creations look amazing, I wish I could do that!” Well, guess what — you can! It may look complex, but like any art form, it just takes practice and patience. Some of my students are darn near convinced...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 14, 2022 |
It’s almost Halloween… the holiday for spooky fun, mysterious magic, and of course, plenty of treats! How do you plan to celebrate? As the crafty sort, I’m always inspired during this season of creativity and mischief. You won’t find me...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 7, 2022 |
The world would look very different without farms. We’d rely solely on wild-caught game and wild-harvested fruits and vegetables. There would be no bread, cereal, or beer. Our clothes would be entirely made of plastic (even more than they already are)! Farms...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 30, 2022 |
It’s finally autumn, and you know what that means…time to celebrate the harvest! What’s your favorite way to celebrate? Perhaps you decorate your home with cute little gourds or indulge in some delicious pumpkin pie (or a good ol’ pumpkin spice...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 23, 2022 |
As a shepherd-turned-business owner, my days can be extremely hectic. But I always try to find time for my mental health. Especially once lambing season arrives, it’s just too easy to let the “hustle” take over! Thankfully, my business is centered...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 16, 2022 |
That’s all they really want! And fall is the season for it, from pumpkin spice lattes to jack-o’lanterns. Did you know that the original jack o’lanterns were made out of turnips or other root vegetables? The practice originated in Europe, where night...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 9, 2022 |
Since ancient times, autumn has been a season of abundance and transformation…but also renewal and creativity. You can feel it in the air as it gets nice and crisp, like everything is settling in as it should be. Plus, it’s hard not to be inspired as the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 2, 2022 |
Our farm at Bear Creek is quite the menagerie. We started with just a few sheep as my daughter Libbie wanted a lamb. This led me to discover the fiber arts, as well as the joys of shepherding! But as it turns out, sheep are like chips. You can’t stop at just...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 26, 2022 |
It’s almost “Nomecoming” at the Nome Schoolhouse and Ewe-niversity, and to celebrate, we’re hosting a Fiber Festival! Now’s the perfect time to start your fall felting projects to show off… and celebrate your school spirit! Do you...
