WOODEN BEINGS: Little People Telling Big Stories are individually crafted, by Spike Carlsen in his workshop in Stillwater, Minnesota—a twig’s throw from the St. Croix River. Every Wooden Being is one-of-a-kind using Mother Nature’s hardwoods. Many of the woods are highly figured, unique or from fallen urban trees destined for the landfill.

Wooden Beings can be fun, functional or “filosophical.” Some are climbing to achieve a goal; others are celebrating an accomplishment, milestone, retirement or special occasion; some are even asking “Will you marry me?”

You can often find Wooden Beings in groups, scaling walls, climbing ropes or rappelling down cliffs. Other times you’ll discover them working as bookends, holding business cards, enjoying the outdoors, engaged in a hobby or pondering life.

If you don’t see a Wooden Being that meets your needs in the GALLERY or STORE, connect with Spike—he can custom make Wooden Beings from a variety of woods, in a variety of genders and poses, engaged in a variety of activities.