About Katie Grove
Going out into the forests and fields, harvesting materials from nature, and sitting down in the sun to weave a basket is my idea of a perfect day! I am an artist and educator based in the Hudson Valley of New York and my passion is to create art that is inspired by nature. I also teach nature-based art workshops on basketry and plant dyes, where I create an environment in which individuals can explore self-expression while learning how to identify, use, and appreciate locally available natural materials. When I’m not teaching I am either working on my fine art, participating in gallery shows and residencies, or traveling.
Baskets 2019: Dreams and Goals for a New Year
Reflections on 2018 and Dreams for 2019 In planning, scheming, and dreaming for 2019 I like to imagine myself like…
Wild Basketry: a 9 month journey of harvesting and making with the plants all around us
2018 was my second year of teaching Wild Basketry: a 9 month basketry series. It was a great success once…
Basketry Weekend Intensive
A weekend of basketry We are truly in the depths of summer here in the Hudson Valley of New York…
A Basket Weaving Road Trip
Southwestern Basketry Road Trip: Weaving in Arizona and New Mexico For the past few years my partner and I have…
A Month in the Life of a Basket Maker – The November Dogbane Harvest
I love the seasonality of what I do. Working so closely with the plants in my landscape I am…
Working with Basswood Fiber: From the Tree to the Basket
I'm sitting in the low water of the Rondout Creek next to my house, with the water flowing past slowly.…
Backyard Basketry Workshops at the 2017 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival
Coiling and Twining: Backyard Basketry Workshops Every time I teach a basketry workshop it becomes more and more clear that…
Marigolds, Sumac, and Black Walnuts: Plant Dye Workshop at the 2018 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival
Colors of Autumn: A Plant Dye Workshop Amongst the busy crowds of shoppers and fiber enthusiasts wearing their best hand…
Twined Basswood Bags on the Best Porch in Town
October 2017 Wild Basketry Mentorship Once again we've done it. To the tune of warm breezes and blue skies of…
Fine Art Basketry and Nature Inspired Art
In addition to teaching workshops on basketry and plant dyes I have a strong background in fine arts. Many of my paintings, drawings, and mixed media sculptures incorporate natural materials are all inspired by a deep love of nature. I regularly show my art in venues throughout the Northeast and participate in artist residency programs. Here is a sample of what I do and for more please visit my fine art website here.
I also have several ongoing series of work that is very directly inspired by the plants and materials of basketry. In this work I take the traditional and non-traditional basketry materials and simply explore, follow my instincts, and develop pieces that inspire viewers to appreciate the natural world around them.
Contact
Have any questions? Want to schedule a workshop? Or just talk basketry? Email me at Katiegroveart@gmail.com
