Welcome to NBO!

The National Basketry Organization welcomes you.  We invite you to explore our website…you will find information about our organization, our publications, our events and our members.  This is your gateway to the lively world of American basketry! Please… Read More

Cathryn Peters

I create original design, one-of-a-kind antler basket sculptures incorporating various types of deer, elk, or moose antlers with commercially sourced rattan reed and natural, respectfully hand-gathered materials from my rural setting. Drawing on my 40+ years of chair… Read More

JoAnn Kelly Catsos

JoAnn Kelly Catsos is an award-winning black ash splint basketmaker and teacher from Western Massachusetts. JoAnn’s designs are influenced by traditional Shaker and New England splint basketry, and woven on molds made with help from her woodworker husband,… Read More

Jennifer Zurick

Jennifer Zurick is a self-taught artist who has been professionally producing willow bark baskets since 1980. Her work has been featured in many regional and national exhibitions and in several craft related publications. The recipient of a 2010… Read More