But something besides wheat and barley is sprouting here. A burgeoning community of artisans is taking shape. In towns from Havre, near the Canadian border, to Cascade, south of Great Falls, to Browning, near Glacier National Park, people are paying more attention to their artistic side.
Their skills span the spectrum: jewelry, woven wheat, photography, fiber, painting, ceramics.
A booklet called "The Craft Heritage Trails of North Central Montana" http://www.handsofharvest.net is a guide to all this talent.
It can be ordered online at Hands of Harvest: Number of Guidebooks $6 x = $ Total Due/Amount Enclosed = $ sent to info@handsofharvest.net.
You can learn more about these three artisans featured in the book in the full story: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,5143,695258667,00.html
Big Sky Fiber Farm http://www.imt.net/~fiberfarm
Bird Creek Designs http://www.birdcreekranch.com
Warner Ranch Gallery http://www.warnerphoto.net
By Kathryn Clayton Deseret Morning News
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