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Ian Andrus

Lutsen, MN
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Ian wove his first basket in 2008 and immediately developed a passion for craft.  From yurts to canoes, spoons to skis, he prefers to make things by hand from natural materials. Ian built his house in the maple forest, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and son. His latest and largest project is the creation of Creaking Tree Farm, his home garden in which he grows organic vegetables for market.

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Current Courses Offered by Ian Andrus

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Black Ash Pack Baskets

The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 25th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Tue, Feb 27th, 2024  –  Thu, Feb 29th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Build Your Own Yurt

Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Tue, Dec 12th, 2023  –  Fri, Dec 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 18th, 2023  –  Thu, Dec 21st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

Discover the secrets of the old Sámi school of ski construction by crafting a custom pair of…
Thu, Jan 4th, 2024  –  Sun, Jan 7th, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common,…
Sun, May 26th, 2024
9am-4pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Yurt Building: Design and Construction

Whether you’re looking for a spare bedroom, office, studio, tent, sauna, summer cabin, or just…
Thu, Mar 28th, 2024  –  Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus

Past Courses Offered by Ian Andrus

Black Ash Pack Basket

Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

Snowshoe Construction: Build Your Own

Traditional Finnish Ski Poles: Craft Your Own Set

Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice

Yurt Building: Design and Construction

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