Makwa Crew

Vernon Vanderwood

They | Them Minneapolis, MN Multimedia Artist

Vernon Vanderwood came to Makwa as an intern during the winter of 2022 and has now joined the team of studio assistants for the summer. This fall they will be starting their senior year at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a focus in Fine Art Studios. Vernon has an interest in the intersection of craft and technology.

You can follow along with their work on instagram by following the link below.

Mary LeGarde

She | Her Minneapolis, MN Yoga Instructor + Maker

Mary LeGarde (Grand Portage Band of Chippewa) joined the Makwa team during the winter of 2022. In addition to her skills as phenomenal beadwork artist and maker, Mary recently training through Native Strength Revolution to receive her yoga teaching license.

Stay connected to her growing practice by following the link below.

Sage Phillips

They | She Minneapolis, MN Oil Painter + Digital Medias

Recent graduate from the Minneapolis College of Art Design, Sage first came to Makwa as an intern in spring of 2021. Since then they have been hired on as a seasonal assistant and is hopefully now here to stay. In addition to their fine arts practice, they also love bidding on eBay and have a strong interest in contemporary and vintage fashion.

To view their work you can visit their website by following the link below.