Instructors
Emily Derke
Northhome, MN
Emily spends much of her time working to create what she needs in life. This includes making baskets, harvesting and cooking wild foods, sewing, making leather and more. Emily lives in northern Minnesota and is continually getting to know the land around her through creating useful items. The search for knowledge and experience has brought her from her home in Minnesota to both the east and west coasts to learn from many experienced teachers over the years.
Emily was an Artisan in Residence in North House's Artisan Development Program (Cohort IV) where she focused on her basketry practice and other crafts.
Past Courses Offered by Emily Derke
Bark Tanned Sheep Hides
Basket Making Sampler
Basketry Basics: Harvest & Weaving with Cattails Online Course
Boreal Basketry Immersion
Boreal Basketry: All About Birch Webinar
Cordage Craft!
North Woods Basketry Adventure: From Harvest to Basket
Northwoods Carrying Basket
Three Baskets in Two Days
Weave a Willow Serving Tray
Willow Basketry
Willow Basketry
Willow Plant Supports for the Garden