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Trip to the Southeast

Posted June 20, 2019
by Marybeth Garmoe
Throughout my time as an artisan, people have often asked if I’ve been certain places or met…
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Wool, the Full Experience

Posted June 7, 2019
by Elise Kyllo
One of my favorite weekends of the year is the annual, Wool, The Full Experience class at North…
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Cedar Canvas Canoe Building and Restoration

Posted May 24, 2019
by Josh Tolkan
Crafters: I hope spring is treating you well.  In my estimation it's still winter here in…
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The Finishing Touch: Color

Posted May 9, 2019
by Mike Loeffler
I was working on a project with my friend Jim yesterday and we were discussing woodworking finishes.…
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Exploring Handmade Dustpans

Posted April 25, 2019
by Marybeth Garmoe
Exploring Handmade Dustpans By far the most common question I get while demonstrating or selling…
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Working Together

Posted April 12, 2019
by Elise Kyllo
Somewhere, not far from here, but perhaps not in Cook County, sheep have been shorn, and lambs are…
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Making Paddles

Posted March 29, 2019
by Josh Tolkan
North Housers, Blog Post #2 from me coming at you.  I spent a good part of February working on…
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Chair Exploration

Posted March 14, 2019
by Mike Loeffler
I’m continuing on my exploration of chairs this winter and, I must say, it’s been a fun…
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Winter Camping

Posted February 21, 2019
by Marybeth Garmoe
As I’m writing, I’m sitting in my small cabin next to a crackling wood stove with a mug…
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New Resident Artisan, Elise Kyllo

Posted February 14, 2019
by Elise Kyllo
Greetings to the North House Community, There are many days I pinch myself as I wake to a sunrise…
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