Instructors
Ian Andrus
Lutsen, MN
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.
Current Courses Offered by Ian Andrus
Black Ash Pack Baskets
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 – Sat, Mar 1st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025 – Tue, Mar 4th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Build Your Own Yurt
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create yourself a comfortable living space: a spare bedroom, office, studio, sauna, or whatever else…
Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 – Fri, Dec 13th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 – Thu, Dec 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Create your own custom pair of birch skis to meet your personal needs. In this course,…
Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 – Sun, Jan 12th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common,…
Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 30th, 2025
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Yurt Building: Design and Construction
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Whether you’re looking for a spare bedroom, office, studio, tent, sauna, summer cabin, or just…
Sat, Mar 22nd, 2025 – Tue, Mar 25th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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
