Natalie Sobanja graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a BFA in painting and fibers just before moving to Grand Marias in 1999. Always a curious artist who is inspired by the tactile qualities of different media, Natalie began experimenting with clay at the Art Colony in 2011. She is an instructor for both adult and youth classes. Her work can be found at Betsy Bowen’s Studio, Sivertson Gallery, and Big Lake in Grand Marais, and Highway North in Marine on St. Croix.