National Basketry Organization, Inc. | PO Box 1524 | Gloucester, MA 01931-1524 USA | 617.863.0366Robin Przybysz
I am a Contemporary Fiber Artist. My studio practice consists of wrapping, coiling, and stitching my materials into a continuous line contour of sculptural forms. I choose natural resources such as cotton, linen, and jute, which offer me a… Read More
Christine Miller
Christine’s explorations began in traditional fiber processes: crochet, sewing, knitting and embroidery. She began weaving at age 19 and this process has been central to her artistic creations. When she was introduced to weaving with wire, she has… Read More
Kate Anderson
Kate Anderson references art history, popular culture, and dialogue with her knotted non-functional teapots, cups and saucers. Their subjects have ranged from Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart to works by American artists Georgia O’Keeffe, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy… Read More
Clay Burnette
Clay Burnette is a self-taught pine needle basketmaker who has has been coiling longleaf pine needles with waxed linen thread for over 45 years . He has exhibited his work in over 250 venues throughout the US and… Read More
Barbara Shapiro
As a textile artist, I draw inspiration from the study of historic and indigenous textiles. In an age where craftsmanship is often replaced by wit and whimsy, I am a staunch advocate of looking deeper into the traditions… Read More
Jeannet Leendertse
Born in The Netherlands, I spent much of my childhood crafting with fabric, using my grandmother’s hand-crank sewing machine. I chose to study graphic design, and at 27 left for New York in search of an internship…. Read More
Jen Rose
Jen Rose is a Texas-Based sculptor who works in ceramics and fibers. She is inspired by nature, the sea, and close observation of her surroundings. Jen received her MFA in Ceramics from the University of North Texas… Read More
Helen Leaf
I work with ply-split braiding and fibre basketry techniques, making bowls, baskets and vessels. Wool is my preferred weaving fibre, and I also work with bark and plant fibres. I make my own tools and draw on… Read More
Candace Pratt
As a child, I dreamed of being an astronaut; as an adult, scuba diving the coral reefs of the Pacific has fulfilled that other-worldly vision. It was these treasured times with individuals from these island nations that… Read More
Jean Poythress Koon
For the last decade I have been exploring the potential of combining of salvaged metals and coiled pine needle basketry to create sculptural forms. It has been a good artistic fit and has become my voice – a… Read More
