Wilson Creek Woodsmithing
For handcrafted furniture, cutting boards, and wood art, look no further than Wilson Creek Woodsmithing. Owner Justin Savu is a self-taught woodsmith who left his full time job as a county inspector to pursue his...
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CBeulahBJewelry
Wear a piece of Big Bay when you put on one of C Beulah B Jewelry’s designs. Simple and striking, this handcrafted jewelry line often features Big Bay’s mountains, lakes, trees, cattails, birds, bears and even...
Drawn to the natural beauty and serene setting, artists and craftspeople have sought quiet and wilderness in Big Bay. Calm shorelines, forests, wildlife and brightly-colored landscapes serve as natural inspiration for our most creative residents.
If you’re looking to take a piece of Big Bay home with you, make sure to check out our artisans.
Wilson Creek Woodsmithing
For handcrafted furniture, cutting boards, and wood art, look no further than Wilson Creek Woodsmithing. Owner Justin Savu is a self-taught woodsmith who left his full time job as a county inspector to pursue his passion at his Big Bay homestead. For over 20 years, Justin has been selling his crafts and worked to perfect his low-impact forestry projects, including timber-framing, carpentry, and custom woodworking orders.
Woodyard hours and availability vary greatly with the seasons; please call ahead to ensure service.
5860 County Road 550
(906) 360-7288 | www.justinsavu.com | www.facebook.com/WilsonCreekWoodsmithing
CBeulahBJewelry
Wear a piece of Big Bay when you put on one of C Beulah B Jewelry’s designs. Simple and striking, this handcrafted jewelry line often features Big Bay’s mountains, lakes, trees, cattails, birds, bears and even moose. Artist Christy Beulah Budnick creates her jewelry with sustainability in mind: working from her off-the-grid cabin and using recycled sterling silver, copper, and brass to create her nature-inspired earrings and pendants. Christy graduated from the School of Art and Design at Northern Michigan University in 2008 with a BFA in Photography. After working with Beth Millner Jewelry out of Marquette, she honed in on her metalworking skills, and everything she sells is made by hand.
You can order online from Christy’s Etsy shop, or can also call or email her directly. When in Marquette County, you can find Christy’s work at the Zero Degrees Gallery, Michigan Made, and the Marquette Regional History Center.
(906) 396-9324 | cbeulahb@gmail.com | www.etsy.com/shop/cbeulahbjewelry
Zender Dale Arts
Zender Dale Arts specializes in 18th and 19th-century Native American reproductions from the Great Lakes Region, including silver jewelry, wooden bowls, and brain tanned clothing and accouterments embellished with porcupine quills. Partners in life and business, Rochelle Dale and Jan Zender are both self-taught in Native American arts and culture through museum pieces, books, and personal experience. They now also work with their daughter Kalil and build birchbark canoes and baskets as a family. Rochelle and Jan offer classes and workshops on living history, canoe building, and brain tanning for those who want to learn for themselves.
Browse Zender Dale Arts’ work online and either place a custom order or choose from their existing pieces, by telephone or email. Some of their work is also on display at Alley Kat’s Quilt Shop and Sewing Center in Marquette. Check their website for classes and events.
(906) 362-8521 | zenderanddale@hotmail.com | Zenderdalearts.com
