Where is it?
Wilson Elementary School
325 Meadow Lane
Owatonna, MN
Demonstration/Workshop Area
Carla Bode - Yoga
Carla Bode has her degrees in English Education (Winona State) and Dance Education (MN State U-Mankato). She currently serves as the Dance Specialist for the Buffalo Arts Magnet School. Carla is a certified yoga teacher, RYT and received most of her training from
SunMoon Yoga Studios in Mankato, MN. Carla integrates yoga into her dance curriculum, and also teaches yoga for various organizations and educational programs.
Steele County Historical Society
The Historical society will work together with the Owatonna Public Library will provide a workshop site.
This station will assist festival attendees in beginning their geneology research.
Learn more at: www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org
Reptile and Discovery Zoo
Our programs feature a variety of fascinating reptiles and amphibians, including frogs, salamanders, turtles, lizards, snakes, and small crocodilians. They are highly informative, engaging, and interactive. We provide an enjoyable experience for our audience, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they live. Our presentations are highly informative, engaging, and interactive. We provide an enjoyable experience for our audience, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and the incredible lives they live.
Originally from Virginia, MN, Jamie has spent more than 10 years as a professional animal keeper. He has worked as a reptile and amphibian keeper in some of the premiere zoological institutions in the country including the Jacksonville Zoo, the Sedgwick County Zoo, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Prior to becoming a zookeeper, Jamie served as a Section Sergeant, specializing in military intelligence, as a member of the 20TH Special Forces Group.
Melissa is originally from Yorktown, VA and has spent more than 6 years as a professional animal keeper. She has worked as an animal keeper in some of the premiere zoological institutions in the country including Busch Gardens, the Jacksonville Zoo, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Owatonna Art Center - Japanese Raku Pottery
Raku is a firing process developed in 16th century Japan for the Japanese tea ceremony. Pieces fired in this manner are referred to as Raku or Raku pottery.
The pieces are glazed, dried and put directly into a very hot kiln where they remain until the glazes have melted at an extremely high temperature. The piece is then removed from the gas fired kiln with long Raku tongs and put into a nest of hay or news paper and covered with a bucket creating a reduction chamber. They are then quickly quenched with water. The reduction atmosphere produces wonderful lustrous and crackle glazes, making each piece unique.
This is a fascinating firing process to see and be a part of. Raku firing is dramatic and exciting. It is also a wonderful way to actually watch the glazes melt and see what happens inside the kiln in a matter of minutes.
Learn more about the Art Center: www.owatonnaartscenter.org
Carlos Quinche - Native American and Andean Flutes
I am a performing music artist from Ecuador, South America. I currently live in MN. My music ranges from traditional music from my country to contemporary American covers. I use traditional instruments from Ecuador made from bamboo materials. In some recordings I use instruments from Native American cultures. I perform at local art and craft shows in the mid-west area. I also perform at private events and schools. My CD's can be purchased by mail or at events.
Learn more at: www.myspace.com/mysticflutes
Also featuring for workshops from Main Stage
Mikael Rudolph - Mikael the Mime
Chicks on Sticks