Jules Bunch
they/them/theirs Jules Bunch is a maker and educator who believes that working with our hands reconnects us to ourselves and to one another. Trained in sculpture and experienced in teaching woodworking, metalwork, mold-making, and material processes, they guide students through approachable, confidence-building projects that honor both tradition and experimentation. Based in South Minneapolis, Jules teaches…
Read More...Charles Buchwald
he/him/his Charles Buchwald has voyaged in homebuilt boats across the Boundary Waters and throughout the Salish Sea, and has sailed around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. He holds a degree in Studio Art, studied at the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and has worked with the Minnesota Historical Society. He designs museum exhibits with…
Read More...Larry Underkoffler
he/him/his Now retired, Larry Underkoffler taught Junior High Art for 25 years. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served in Viet Nam, Air Traffic Controller, Camping Director for 8 years, illustrator of children’s books and Sculpture and has served as the Superintendent of Art for the Washington County Fair for the past 18 years.…
Read More...Carson Gross
he/him/his Carson is a wild-food enthusiast and educator. His fascination with fungi began in Western Pennsylvania, when a friend showed him a bright orange chicken-of-the-woods mushroom. He was immediately hooked and set out to learn everything he could about foraging for mushrooms, an obsession that continues to today. Carson joined the Western PA Mushroom Club…
Read More...Alison Bakke
she/her/hers Alison Bakke is a regenerative flower farmer and botanical artist who grows and creates with seasonal blooms using sustainable practices. Her work blends cultivation and creativity, transforming her own grown botanicals into art that celebrates texture, color, and the beauty of impermanence. She is passionate about teaching others how to grow, harvest, and create…
Read More...Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist is a contemporary folk artist with nearly 30 years’ experience painting in the traditions of Swedish dalmålning and bonadsmålning. Using either modern acrylics or the traditional materials of linen/jute, traditional gesso, and egg tempera, she creates painted tapestries with scenes that narrate modern human stories – drawing inspiration from family traditions, her…
Read More...Liz Schreiber
she/her/hers Liz Schreiber is a 15 year veteran of the State Fair and has won multiple ribbons over the years. When not winning ribbons, she has worked as an illustrator for multiple publications using crop art as her medium including VitaMN, The Growler, and Edible Twin Cities. Liz has taught workshops on Crop Art at…
Read More...Erin Wilaby
they/them/theirs Erin Wilaby is a botany technician who has worked with the U.S. Forest Service and an artist with a deep love for tactile materials such as ceramics, fiber arts, and origami, as well as playing with color. Originally from Minnesota, Erin has lived in several places across the country and internationally, developing a deep…
Read More...Kaitlin Wadley
she/he/they Kaitlin Wadley is a lifelong Midwesterner whose life can be divided into two halves: growing up in Lafayette, Indiana, and later settling in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she currently resides. Curious by nature and always eager to learn, Kaitlin is a multidisciplinary artist working in drawing, painting, embroidery, knitting, printmaking, and beadwork. Her influences include…
Read More...Joe Manthei
Joe Manthei began leathercrafting in 2011, starting with bookmarks made from fish leather. In 2019, he began tanning his own fish skins in response to growing interest in locally sourced fish leather. Joe has taught wallet-making and handbound journal classes and continues to share his craft through teaching. Although retired, he still works as a…
Read More...Jess Lindell
she/her/hers Jess Lindell has been painting watercolor pet portraits for over 20 years, earning multiple State Fair ribbons and a feature on Twin Cities Live. She was first introduced to the magic of watercolor by her aunt Meridith and quickly fell in love with the medium. Her mother’s work as a veterinary technician later opened…
Read More...Riley Kleve
they/them/theirs Riley Kleve is a nonbinary textile artist and educator creating interactive, collaborative work in community-led settings. Their practice in weaving, handspinning, and embroidery draws from history to imagine a queerer future for textiles. They have taught fiber classes of all sizes, from biweekly library gatherings to large dusk-to-dawn community arts festivals. Riley is a…
Read More...Miriam Khanan
they/them/theirs Miriam Khanan began dipping their own beeswax Shabbat candles in 2019 after noticing that most Jewish candles are machine-made from paraffin wax, a petroleum product. Today, they make thousands of Chanukah, Shabbat, and non-denominational candles each year. A novice beekeeper, Miriam also sources wax from the St. Croix River Valley. Miriam loves sharing the…
Read More...Linda Johnson-Morke
she/her/hers Linda Johnson-Morke is a shepherd who has been felting for many decades. Her background in engineering has deepened her curiosity and understanding of the felting process. Over the years, she has raised more than 10 different breeds of sheep and has traveled widely to teach and study feltmaking. Her travels include New Zealand, as…
Read More...Maeve Gathje
she/her/hers Maeve Gathje is an artist, craftsperson, and educator from Rochester, Minnesota. A third-generation woodworker, Maeve focuses on material intelligence and storytelling through her work with wood, stone, leather, paper, and other traditional materials. She was first introduced to Scandinavian handcraft by Harley Refsal at Luther College in 2013 and completed her Master of Fine…
Read More...Sarah Bober
she/her/hers Sarah Bober graduated from St. Olaf College with a major in Fine Arts. She works in several mediums and specializes in Art Clay, a clay form of silver that she has been working with since 2007. Sarah teaches a variety of techniques, including metal clay, kumihimo, paper quilling, and metal-stamped jewelry. www.sarahbober.com
Read More...Winna Bernard – Petal Arts
she/her/hers Winna Bernard is a self-taught textile artist and lifelong gardener. She grew up learning to sew and garden in the St. Croix Valley, where her love for working with plants and fabric first took root. Botanical printing uses natural dyes from plants and flowers to create beautiful, organic designs. Winna works with a technique…
Read More...Greg Kraft
Originally from North Dakota, Greg Kraft worked as a prison therapist while pursuing art through carving and sculpture in a wide range of materials, including ice at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. His work spans silver, bone, metal, antler, wood, leather, stone, and scrimshaw. Greg has over 10 years of experience teaching welding classes and…
Read More...Kirsten Aune
she/her/hers Kirsten Aune is a textile designer who handcrafts her work using silkscreen and stenciling techniques. She combines her love of color, pattern, and making by designing and sewing functional pieces for everyday use. Kirsten also shares her creative process through teaching, guiding others in hands-on textile and sewing projects. A graduate of the School…
Read More...Melinda and Jared Hoke
Residents of Marine over generations, Melinda and Jared pursue many active interests. With a love of the outdoors, history, the arts and philanthropy, you can find them leading bike tours, public speaking about Minnesota’s parks and performing music together. Learning to play bridge at the Folk School brought them not only a new life-skill, but…
Read More...Meena Mangalvedhekar
she/her/hers Meena Mangalvedhekar is a MN-based artist and woodworking instructor passionate about sharing the craft as a tool for creativity, mindfulness, and connection. Meena’s teaching practice focuses on empowering students of all backgrounds to explore woodworking fundamentals. Her approach blends tradition and innovation, encouraging hands-on learning and fostering community through craft. Meena’s classes emphasize the…
Read More...Sue Gavin
she/her/hers Sue Gavin is a retired physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She draws on her deep understanding of anatomy and movement to teach an accessible-for-all style of yoga that supports students of every level. With more than 35 years of experience leading movement and exercise practices, Sue is dedicated…
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