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.
Current Courses Offered by Emily Derke
Boreal Basketry Immersion
Instructors:
Emily Derke
In this in-depth basketry course, we’ll explore the range of materials found in Northern…
Sat, Jul 5th, 2025 – Tue, Jul 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Emily Derke
Past Courses Offered by Emily Derke
Bark Tanned Sheep Hides
Basket Making Sampler
Basketry Basics: Harvest & Weaving with Cattails Online Course
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