AITKIN MINNESOTA

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...

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 is a Minnesota native, living most of her life in International Falls and Aitkin. In earlier years, she was an R.N., raised a...

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...

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...

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 and her husband Kevin Flowers are Aitkin natives. Like many who grow up here, they moved away for several years but returned to the...

I started Palisade clockworks while I was recovering from stage 4 cancer. I wanted something to do with my hands that was less physical...

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...

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...

For many generations, there have been knitters and crocheters in my family. Everything from fancy doilies to cozy, warm clothing and...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

My name is Patricia Becker. I am the originator and designer of Silent Walker. Approximately twenty-four years ago the first Silent...

I am Patricia Root, a current resident of Aitkin Township. I enjoy creating Indigenous inspired crafts. I have worked with various...