
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…
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 – Sun, Feb 25th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Tue, Feb 27th, 2024 – Thu, Feb 29th, 2024
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 12th, 2023 – Fri, Dec 15th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 – Thu, Dec 21st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus

Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
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
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 26th, 2024
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…
Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 – Sun, Mar 31st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus