Weaving baskets and sculptures with wild foraged plants
Learn how to weave a basket and connect to nature
Online and in person in New York State
The complete guide to wild basketry. If you’ve ever wanted to go outside, forage plants, and make a basket, this is for you.
2026 News
Hello everyone! My updates for the latter half of 2026 are big ones. My partner and I along with our two year old son are taking a leap and spending nine months in Spain! I am learning local basket plants, working on some bigger projects, and loving the beauty of this special country. I won’t be teaching in person workshops until summer 2027, but will probably have an online course or two released on a rolling basis. For updates follow me on social media or sign up for my newsletter below. Feel free to reach out with any questions and until then, happy weaving!
-Katie
Traveling Basketmaker in Spain
Weaving wild baskets on Instagram
About Me
I am a basketry teacher, artist, and writer based in New York State.
Cultivating a relationship with the plants in my local landscape and making baskets with them is my greatest passion. And sharing what I have learned through years of time in the field is a cornerstone of meaning in my life. I truly believe that growing to know and love the natural world is not only important, but essential in our world today.
Photo by Mars Vilaubi
Learn more about wild basketry online
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Using Cattails for Basketry
How to find, harvest and process cattails leaves for weaving all kinds of baskets.
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Your Basketry Toolkit
What are the essential tools you need to get started as a basketmaker? Here are my favorite recommendations.
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How to Process Basswood Fiber
Everything you ever wanted to know about harvesting a basswood tree and making gorgeous fiber from the bark.
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Foraging Spruce Roots
Reflections and instructions on foraging roots for basketry.

