Hiring Irene Vuorenmaa

Hiring

Finnish Rag Rugs
Ironwood, MI

Irene Vuorenmaa Irene specializes in several crafts important in Finnish-American tradition, especially woven rag rugs, knitting and crocheting. A native of Finland, Irene helped found Little Finland, a community center for Finnish-Americans in the northeast Wisconsin & western UP region. Her program focuses on demonstrating a loom woven rag rug.

Program Formats

A general presentation

An introductory workshop

Best for Ages

Adults, ages 18 and up

Costs

Artist fee:	$200
Expenses:	mileage

Availability:
No restrictions

Past Venues:

Michigan Folklife Festival, East Lansing
Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
Little Finland, Hurley

Contact:
Irene Vuorenmaa
N. 12175 Vanderhagen Rd.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906/932-1289

Best to contact after 5 PM

last updated: 12/22/2011

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