Lizzie Christian

Lizzie Christian

Lizzie Christian is a self-taught printmaker based in Minneapolis. She runs a one-woman art business under the name Rare Press, and focuses on blockprints, painting, and textiles. She loves sharing the joy of blockprinting with others through local workshops as well as through her Patreon community. Plants, portraits, and patterns are themes that weave through…

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Neeka Jackson

Neeka Jackson

Ruled by fire and fueled by passion & action, Neeka Jackson (she/her) is always the firstto question how and why. When she first learned about Tufting, she had many questions.At the end of said questioning, she devoted herself to the art of rug-making. Neeka is apassionate Tufting artist, is in charge of her own rug…

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Mandora Young

Mandora Young teaches Hmong Embroidery

“I was born in Vientiane, Laos. I came to the United States in 1979 as a refugee to California. Ilearned Hmong embroidery from both my mother and grandmother who are skilled in cross-stitching, reverse applique, and story cloth stitching. I enjoy teaching Hmong embroidery tostudents, adults, and anyone who wants to learn about Hmong paj…

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Lia Falls

Lia Falls

Lia Falls is a singer and songwriter who has been leading a community song circle in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin for the past 8 years. She teaches Full Voice, Vocal Playground, and Yoga of the Voice in classes and as a private vocal coach. Lia is dedicated to sharing the aural tradition of spreading songs, and to the conviction that singing is everyone’s birthright…

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Eric Berglund

Eric Berglund

Eric teaches our broom-making classes. From Eric: “After forty years in the commercial construction industry, retirement has given me the opportunity to embrace craft. I discovered I have a passion for broom tying and basket weaving. Crafting brings me so much joy, it’s my happy place!”

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