October 18, 19 & 20, 2024 - Daily 10am - 6pm - Mineral Point, Spring Green/Dodgeville, Baraboo
Char terBeest Kudla
Char terBeest Kudla

39b Char terBeest Kudla

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I began my artist life by constructing willow baskets, then building boxes and finally designing handbags. I like to make things that hold “stuff.” I’ve been creating and crafting my entire life. My mother, Helen, taught me to sew at age five. I love combining color and texture, along with interesting shapes and good pattern making. All handbags start in my sketchbook, then I draft a pattern, find great fabric, and construct the handbags parts on my 40 year old Viking sewing machine. I love hand stitching and fashioning subtle details using beads, vintage buttons, linings and fabulous notions.

I am the director of The Very Merry Holiday in Baraboo. I have been in ALL 26 of the Fall Art Tours and, in the beginning, helped craft the event. I am married to Frank Kudla. We live in a 150 year old brick home in “Old” Baraboo. We love to garden, eat well, stay healthy and create interesting “arty” things to wear.

Maa Wakacak Art Studio Location
Char terBeest Kudla
700 2ND STREET
BARABOO, WI 53913
(608) 356-9048
baraboobags@centurytel.net
www.helensdaughters.com