Ann Anderson
My name is Ann Coleman Anderson. I was born and raised in the Minneapolis area. My husband and I moved to the Brainerd Lakes area in 1983...
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Amy Turnock
I started working with glass about 15 years ago when a good friend referred me to a beginners class... I was instantly hooked! Since...
Adele McDonnell
Adele is a Minnesota native, living most of her life in International Falls and Aitkin. In earlier years, she was an R.N., raised a...
Carolyn Nix
I grew up in Aitkin and learn to crochet and sew by the time I was 11 or 12 years old. I picked up beading a few years ago because I grew...
Char Schindeldecker
I'm a city girl who loves nature & sparkle now living on a beautiful lake in God's Country. My inspirations come from the brilliant...
Connie Caselius
I realized as our sons were growing up that I would need something beyond being a Mother and working. I always enjoyed doing projects....
Debby Flowers
Debby and her husband Kevin Flowers are Aitkin natives. Like many who grow up here, they moved away for several years but returned to the...
David Sannes
I started Palisade clockworks while I was recovering from stage 4 cancer. I wanted something to do with my hands that was less physical...
Elaine Wischmann
Crocheting is my way of creating pieces of beauty with thread and yarn. Many times I pick a pattern from my head. Being taught by my...
Julie Riley
Colors, painting and putting it all together has fascinated me for a very long time. To see what people can paint or the colors they use...
Karen Swanson
For many generations, there have been knitters and crocheters in my family. Everything from fancy doilies to cozy, warm clothing and...
Karen Kanis
My love of pottery started with a typical High School pottery class. I attended Columbia Heights High School in the late 70’s and was...
LeighAnn Gillingham
My name is LeighAnn Gillingham but I go by Chuck. When I was a baby I laughed a lot so my dad nicknamed me Chuckles. Over the years it...
Linda Causton
I remember drawing from an early age, but I don’t remember ever aspiring to be an artist. I was very young when I discovered that my...
Lorraine Johnson
I guess you could say I’m a late bloomer. While I have always had a creative bent, it has really only been the past 20 years (I’m now 72)...
Margaret Beck
I am Margaret Beck. I grew up in Northern Minnesota. I now live in Corcoran. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved all aspects of...
Mark Lueck
My name is Mark Lueck. I have lived in Aitkin all my life. I worked at Aitkin Iron Works for 29 years. Paulbeck’s Green House and Meat...
Mike Cherry
I developed an appreciation for working with wood when I was eight years old and my dad taught me how to use his old scroll saw. I began...
Patricia Becker
My name is Patricia Becker. I am the originator and designer of Silent Walker. Approximately twenty-four years ago the first Silent...
Patricia Root
I am Patricia Root, a current resident of Aitkin Township. I enjoy creating Indigenous inspired crafts. I have worked with various...