About Beth Homa-Style

Beth Homa Kraus uses sustainably harvested and hand processed bark from White Paper Birch tree to make woven items that can be used in everyday life, as well as in a gallery.  By teaching classes and facilitating other learning opportunities in this handcraft, Beth focuses on building communities and celebrating the weaving traditions rooted in many different cultures.

After studying painting at Hamline University and working as a caseworker for the homeless in Baltimore Maryland, Beth became an intern at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.  There they learned many traditional crafts including many styles of boat building, but their focus shifted to basketry and their obsession with birch bark was sparked. Birch bark quickly became their principal medium.  In Minnesota, Beth frequently teaches birch basketry classes at North House Folk School, the American Swedish Institute, the Weavers’ Guild, Avon Hills Folk School, Marine Mills Folk School and many special engagements including the occasional Basket Camp.  Through communal learning, public demonstrations, and facilitating harvests, Beth shares their love for this durable and beautiful material with everyone with a desire to learn.

Beth works as a one-person business at their work shop in Saint Paul, MN. All products are produced from start to finish using hand-tools. As such, please allow some time for larger or custom orders to be filled. Stop by and visit!