All new makers!
Photo by Cathy Bjeldanes
Program location: Farm at the Arb - Kitchen Classroom (Myers Education Center)
Adult 18+
Michelle Sharp
Michelle is a storyteller who celebrates Minnesota’s small businesses through social media and her website, Meet the Minnesota Makers. Michelle connects you with unique small businesses through her Maker features about local food, farms, artists, artisans and authors. When at home, you'll likely find Michelle in her happy places: the kitchen or garden.
Kerry Jerred
Kerry has worked as a Cheesemonger since 2012 and is particularly interested in the production methods, history, serving methods and enjoyment of fine Artisan cheeses. She is passionate about educating others on cheese selection and pairings through her business Forage to Fromage. As a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, she has roots in the dairy state and is a member of the American Cheese Society.
Caroline Houghton
Beth Sahli
Through Umbrella Custom Woodworking, Beth designs and builds unique kitchen tools, charcuterie boards, games, trophy shelves and handwriting art. Beth is passionate about creating handcrafted wooden pieces, giving back to her community and teaching women the basics of woodworking through social media. Self-taught, Beth loves the process of building something out of nothing.
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