Artist Open House

After years of writing and teaching, Grand Marais poet Ralph Latham has produced a slim volume of poems. WTIP's Jay Andersen recently visited with him for another edition of Artist Open House.

For most of the month of June, The Grand Marais Art Colony will host an exhibit of work by master potter Warren MacKenzie. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with MacKenzie for this edition of Artist Open House.

Karen Smaby makes books. She has cut, folded and bound books for years…and along the way she’s helped hundreds of young people to discover and share the joys of her art.

Cooper Ternes makes wooden bowls patterned after the Scandinavian tradition. In this edition of WTIP’s Artist Open House, Cooper talks about the stories that come with his bowls and how those stories develop over time.

Kristi Downing, a well-known artist from our area, passed away the week of December 1, 2013.  This edition of Artist Open House featuring Kristi originally aired in October of 2011.  In addition to all that is presented about her in this feature, she was a long-time participant in the Crossing Borders Studio Tour.  

Kristi Downing’s studio is set back from Lake Superior in a sheltered grove of trees. This is where she creates her raku pottery. Each piece distinctive, no two alike.  WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited Kristi for another edition of Artist Open House.

We thank Greg Nichols for sharing additional photos of Kristi, taken in July of 2013 at North House Folk School. 

Jerry Riach is a printmaker who uses the medium to explore all the ways he can express ancient rocks of the North Shore. WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited with him for another edition of Artist Open House.

Lenna Stever dances, choreographs and teaches. She also loves all three. WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited with her for another edition of Artist Open House.

Susan Wolff works with paper in a very special way. She hand crafts cards that are elegant and simple. WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited with her for another edition of Artist Open House.

Michael Monroe has been making music for 40 years -- 20 of them in Cook County.  WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited with Michael about his unique creative process for Artist Open House.

Before Dave Seaton went into the canoe outfitting business he built guitars. Now after many years, he’s building them again.  WTIP’s Jay Andersen recently visited with Dave about his innovative and original instruments for another edition of Artist Open House.