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Chasing the Curve

Posted December 21, 2018
by Angela Robins
After a year and a half of creating, traveling and connecting, I am wrapping up my precious time…
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Utilizing the Natural Forms of Wood

Posted December 6, 2018
by Mike Loeffler
Why do so many people feel attracted to wooden objects? There seems to be a universal appeal to the…
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Branching Out

Posted November 16, 2018
by Angela Robins
Apple, poplar and birch, oh my! So many branches, so many forms. Ever since studying bowl carving in…
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Spice Jars & Chip Carving

Posted November 9, 2018
by Marybeth Garmoe
Surface design, be it carving or painting or inlay, is fascinating to me.  Just a simple…
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New Timber Frames in the Grand Marais Rec Park!

Posted October 26, 2018
by Mike Loeffler
There is a great hiking trail at the far western edge of the Grand Marais Recreation Area that winds…
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Learning Curves: Trials and Tribulations of a Dough Bowl Carver

Posted October 12, 2018
by Angeal Robins
Cold winds and rain are upon us as Lake Superior swells with thirteen-foot waves. Brilliant red…
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Shrink Box Exploration

Posted September 27, 2018
by Marybeth Garmoe
Summer is quickly winding down, the colors of fall are covering the hillsides, and my wood stove is…
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German Timber Framing

Posted September 15, 2018
by Mike Loeffler
One of my areas of interest as a participant in the Artisan Development Program is traditional…
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Running Errands with Erlend Part II: Trondheim to Askvoll

Posted August 31, 2018
by Angela Robins
Resident Artisan, Angela Robins, recently returned from a research trip to Sweden and Norway. The…
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An old Finnish Spinning Wheel Gets a New Life

Posted August 16, 2018
by Marybeth Garmoe
These last couple months have been jam-packed with teaching, assisting, art festivals and…
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