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 19th, 2026 – Sat, Feb 21st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026 – Tue, Feb 24th, 2026
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 9th, 2025 – Fri, Dec 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Mon, Dec 15th, 2025 – Thu, Dec 18th, 2025
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, students will…
Thu, Jan 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
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 a few common, nutritious,…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 29th, 2026
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Yurt Building: Design and Construction
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Whether you’re looking for a home, spare bedroom, office, studio, summer cabin, or just…
Thu, Mar 12th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 15th, 2026
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
