About Carol Antrim Expertise I can answer most questions about basketry techniques, and how to or where to find instructions/instructors. Also most questions about the materials used in basketry, either preparation and/or sources. I cannot answer questions regarding value or appraisal of baskets. Nor can I address questions about locating cheap wholesale baskets for gift basket businesses, or how to fill such baskets or conduct such businesses.
Experience I have been weaving baskets since 1986. Studied with Native American basket makers from several Woodland tribes as well as with teachers from coast to coast and Canada,Japan and Russia. Have taught basketry in Indiana, Ohio, New York, Montana, Michigan and Tennessee. Had acceptances in shows and won awards in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including purchase awards to the permanent collection at Minnetrista Cultural Center. Twice had baskets at the Indiana Governor's residence in the Indiana Arts and Artist Program, and was in 'Innovation--Baskets and Beyond' an invitational at The Firehouse Gallery in Damariscotta, Maine in 1999. My work can be viewed at http://cantrimbaskets.com/
Organizations Member of the Virtual Basketmakers Guild http://home.sprynet.com/~cpantrim/
and the Indiana Basketmakers Association http://www.indianabasketmakers.com/
Question Hi Carol,
Do you have any information where I can find a business that sells pine needles. I did have a place but she no longer deals in pine needle sales. My mom weaves baskets for a hobby, and now she can't find the needles. I would appreciate any information yoy may have.
Sincerely,
Jeanette McKendry
Answer Hi Jeanette,
The Pine Needle Group at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/9114/index.html has a number of links to places that have Pine Needles for sale. Click on resource links. Personally I buy mine from Royalwood mostly because I buy most of my other supplies from them and they are good friends. Check out the other pages of the Pine Needle Group while you're there... the baskets the members make are truely inspiring!
