The annual 'Up North' Marketplace and Green Living Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodger in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
The 'Up North' MarketplaceTM is a premier event designed to showcase the unique and outstanding work of northern Minnesota's forest-based artists and producers. Since its inception in 2003, the Marketplace has drawn more than 22,000 visitors.
Looking for that perfect north woods product? Come and experience the largest selection of quality wood products made from materials derived from Minnesota forests.
Products featured at the marketplace: Birch Bark Canoes, Carved Owls, Custom Cabinetry, Willow Baskets, Timbers, Maple and Berry Syrups, Hardwood Flooring and Paneling, Gourmet Soups and Breads, Custom Log Homes, Rustic Tables, Fine Turned Bowls and Vessels, Pottery, Salves, Balms and Medicinal Herbs, Beeswax, Clover/Basswood Honey, Carved Songbirds, Moose Planters and Cribbage Boards, Decorative Lamps, Bent Willow Loveseats, Pounded-Flower Pillows and Textiles, Windsor Chairs, Poles, Woven Birch Bark Ornaments, Log Railings, Fireplace Mantels, Log Café Tables, Log Dressers and Headboards, Wall Decorative Items, Wooden Lamps, Forest-inspired Jewelry, and many more...
Profiles of vendors and products are provided by TrueNorthwoods.org. Visit www.truenorthwoods.com.
Friday, September 18 - Out N' About - Carving Spoons, Butter Knives and Bread Boards in The Scandinavian-Style
Description: In this 'out n' about' course, students work with traditional hand carving tools learning to carve Swedish-styled butter knives, small spoons or bread boards from freshly harvested birch wood - the hardwood of the north woods. No experience necessary, but woodcarvers of all levels are welcome to learn the Scandinavian-influenced traditions of carving with birch. A great opportunity to make your own "goods from Minnesota's north woods."
Instructor: Jon Strom
Dates/Hours: Friday, 18 September 2009, noon to 8:00pm with break for dinner
Location: Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge, 37584 Otis Lane, Grand Rapids, MN
Tuition/Material: $75 plus $14
Course Size: 4 to 10
Ages: Adults, and youth 15 or over with adult parent
Registration: Call North House Folk School at 888.387.9762
Instructor Profile. Look for the woodchips flying and you're sure to find Jon. Jon is a sculptor, woodworker, and log builder with a strong interest in Swedish spoon and bowl carving techniques as well as the history of log building. He has demonstrated at Grand Portage National Monument, Old Fort William, White Oak Society, and has taught at various workshops including "Goods from the Woods" in Grand Rapids. Jon has also designed his own personal bowl-carving bench which may be adapted by students for their own workshops.
Products featured at the marketplace: Birch Bark Canoes, Carved Owls, Custom Cabinetry, Willow Baskets, Timbers, Maple and Berry Syrups, Hardwood Flooring and Paneling, Gourmet Soups and Breads, Custom Log Homes, Rustic Tables, Fine Turned Bowls and Vessels, Pottery, Salves, Balms and Medicinal Herbs, Beeswax, Clover/Basswood Honey, Carved Songbirds, Moose Planters and Cribbage Boards, Decorative Lamps, Bent Willow Loveseats, Pounded-Flower Pillows and Textiles, Windsor Chairs, Poles, Woven Birch Bark Ornaments, Log Railings, Fireplace Mantels, Log Café Tables, Log Dressers and Headboards, Wall Decorative Items, Wooden Lamps, Forest-inspired Jewelry, and many more...