WOODSPIRIT is dedicated to the preservation and use of the items that were used in earlier and ancient times through day to day living; with their design being shaped by their use, the materials, and techniques used to make them.
WOODSPIRIT, our company, was formed in 2000 when we formally decided to make a commitment to what we do. April is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) and currently the only black ash basket weaver of her band. She has been studying and weaving since 1998 and has been teaching basketry in northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan since 2000. April takes great pride in weaving quality utilitarian baskets which are meant to be used.
Jarrod is of Scandinavian descent and much of his woodworking style is taken from this. He has been working with wood professionally since 1993 and has an affinity for folk craft and hand tools from around the world. Using primarily hand tools, Jarrod carves spoons and bowls, builds skin boats and birch bark canoes, and log and timber frame homes.