the Basket Case - Gallery of Baskets

Gallery of Baskets

"The Cookie Basket" This basket was the beginning . . . my interest in basketry took off with help from a friend. For some reason I never thought of making a basket until Kathy Hearn (Johnson) dropped by my home with a basket of cookies.
	Kathy was one of the first ladies I met here in Sandpoint. One day at her home she had the patience to teach me the very basics. Here is my first basket, dating back to fall of 1978. Thank you Kathy.

The Bike Basket This basket is a good size for your wallet, water bottle and snack, or possibly a small dog, Cricket. $40.00

	Baskets on Wheels Not a new idea, but here are all my modern "BWs".
Choose from different designs and colors. All are individual, handmade, and will vary in shape slightly.
	Blue (any color you choose) $175.00 Natural (different size reeds and sea grass) $175.00 Birch (free form) $225.00

New. . . I don't have a name for this basket/vase . . . yet! This vase is a new design. The pottery is only the base and rim with basketry connecting the two. Color and weaving designs vary, so I'll display available vases. Starting price $65.00

Antler and Driftwood Baskets	I regularly make antler baskets. Sometimes I have a dozen and sometimes just a few made up. My style is pretty similar with each antler or piece of driftwood, but depending on the size and shape of the antler/driftwood the basket will vary a bit. Here's a couple of baskets to get and idea of my work. Prices range from $55.00 to $175.00+





	Bread Baskets These baskets are made from a clay base. I press local tree needles/leaves into the clay. The basketry is attached to the base. I try not to make them the same size and shape - but similar. The small baskets with the open weave with clay bases in the photo to the left are garlic baskets. Of course we know that a basket is a container and left unfilled it will collect 'stuff'. Bread Baskets prices begin at $40.00 Garlic Baskets prices begin at $12.00