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.
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…
Paradise and Making Baskets – September 2017
Creating A Beautiful World Together Once again I found myself looking around during a basket making workshop and feeling like…
Baskets in a Barn: A Crafts Retreat on a Beautiful July Weekend
This past weekend I had the pleasure of teaching my first ever basket weaving retreat. This year has been full…
Adventures in Harvesting Vines with the 2017 Mentorship
Learning to Weave with Vines Each month I am so grateful to get to meet with an amazing group of…
Fine Art Portfolio
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.
