Founder and lead instructor, Ananda Arvig has the talent, passion, and ability to engage piano students of all ages; and has for almost 20 years– specializing in music theory, music education and teaching private piano lessons. She has practiced as a private piano instructor in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area as well as in Washington D.C. and Maryland. Her involvement in both local and national music organizations means she is continuously building her knowledge base and learning up-to-date teaching strategies and techniques so that her students can truly grow and appreciate their music abilities. Her knowledge of teaching is not limited to music, as she has a master’s degree in education from Bethel University, with an emphasis on autism.

Our names are Kirk and Wendy Stensrud. We own The Round Barn Farm B&B and Wedding Center in Red Wing, MN. We are Bethel alumni from 1984 and 1985. We would love to host your wedding at our venue! 

I am a current Bethel student who is majoring in history. I live about 40 minutes north of Bethel with my parents and my 5 younger siblings. I enjoy gardening, reading, and playing strategy games in my free time. I work at a Christmas tree farm, which is where I source most of the wood for my creations. I decided to start my woodworking business with three goals in mind: pursue a hobby that I enjoy; make money for my college education; and provide unique, high quality art made of natural materials. 

y name is Kristen and I am currently a 7th grade math teacher. I started Forever & Hallways Design almost 4 years ago on the side as a way to express my creativity and provide fun statement earrings to outfits. Since then, I have loved learning so many new techniques and other ways I can continue to grow this small business! 

Mikaela Moe graduated from Bethel with a degree in Musical Theatre/Acting and Directing, and minors in Leadership Studies and film. During the pandemic shutdown, Mikaela was searching for a new hobby, and began soap making. Soon after, she opened her Etsy shop, and Bushel and Peck Soap was initiated! Outside of making soap, Mikaela is a middle school teacher, a teaching artist with SteppingStone Theatre, and she is an actor around the Twin Cities. Bushel and Peck Soap continues to make people smile to this day, and Mikaela is proud to have a fun creative outlet to share with others!  

My name is Amira Graf and I am a professional photographer. I got my first camera when I was about 6 years old on Christmas. Ever since that day, I have always pursued my passion for photography. Fast forward to college when I entered into a wedding photography internship (led by another Bethel graduate). I learned so much and it was an honor to be invited into intimate spaces with the bride and groom on their big day. This past May I graduated from Bethel University with a Media Design and Production degree. My full-time job is to capture moments and serve my clients. 

My name is Kate and I love making beautiful things and going to wonderful places. My passion for creativity can be seen in each unique piece of jewelry I make. I am an art therapy and psychology major graduating in 2024 and hope to continue to graduate school to get my ATR and LPCC licenses. I hope each person who comes to my booth can go home with something that brings them joy. 

My name is Makenna Brouwer and my business is “Kenna Grace Writes”. I love to write, draw, hand letter, and create. I make home decor signs, bags and accessories, prints, clothing, and mugs and cups. Each thing I make is handwritten and reflects the love of Jesus. 

After graduating from Bethel I decided to take a "gap year" to get some experience and 19 years later I am still living and serving in Azerbaijan. Eight years ago I founded this business which employs women from rural areas with this traditional craft of knitting slipper socks. I wish I would have taken some business classes! We now employ over 150 women and sell all over the world, but especially loved for the cold winters of Minnesota! 

Minda (Johnson) Gomez '04 lives in Minnesota with her husband and three spunky bilingual kids. Their family has created their own brand of "Mexigringo" as they blend their Papi's Mexican culture with their Mami's Minnesotan culture. In 2021, Minda began writing a series of chapter books featuring a bicultural family like her own. These books teach Spanish words and Christian values through exciting fantasy adventures for elementary-aged children. Minda is a teacher of multilingual learners at a local elementary school. She is passionate about teaching children to be proud of their bilingual superpowers. It is her dream for her books to be read by children throughout the world. 

Jordan Dye launched Shepherd Goods clothing brand while a Bethel student studying Marketing and Entrepreneurship. The brand was based on John 10:11, The Good Shepherd, as a streetwear brand, with a positive message. The business expanded to the Lamb Chops brand with a logo of a cleaver, symbolizing the need to cut the bad parts out of our life, like a butcher prepares a fine cut of meat, to become our best self, to be all that God wants us to be. Dye sells a range of clothing including kids clothes and adult basics under Shepherd Goods and adult street/urban wear, with high quality, fashionable and creative design under Lamb Chops, as well as accessories, such as cleaver chains.