https://www.abbemuseum.org/indianmarket/

I am preparing for the BIG show this year! Short time and a lot to do! I’ll share soon! More to do. Just a glimpse inside my world.

I went to a Winter Weave 2018 in Mentor, OH with my sister and friend, Holly John to learn some new techniques and learn with a fellow black ash basket maker from MA. The black ash scissor holder was just adorable!
The Quilt Basket is one big  basket! I loved it.

Smoke and Wheels tote basket was a new technique for me. I loved meeting the new ladies and learning more from everyone. A great escape.

https://www.buffalorising.com/2018/01/merging-mediums-is-a-reunion-of-talents-from-artist-as-entrepreneur-boot-camp/

I will be part of this show in March at the Main Street Gallery, in Buffalo, NY. Join us at the opening!

February 10, 2018 is Living History Day at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum featuring free admission all day 10-4 p.m. Along with other artists, storyteller, Perry Ground, The Ruppets, corn husk doll maker, Bernadette Scott, Herbal Teas and Remedies, Mark Jamerson and myself with Basket Making. Come out and visit us and say hi!

I sent my chip/popcorn bowl basket up to the NYS Fair in Syracuse, NY with a friend to be entered into the Indian Village Art Show – I won a first place ribbon in contemporary baskets. I also sent a fan – round with splint and sweet grass, I had been actually using it because the sweet grass smelled so good. They made the journey home through another friend but still got back to me, thankfully. I was pleasantly surprised when I got them both back with the blue ribbon. Feeling accomplished.

I made a backpack basket for my friend and her doggie, for them to take hikes together. Rather busy with school but I hope it all works out. I thought it turned out rather cute. Can’t wait for her to share pictures!

I began a larger basket but it’s hard on my hands – splints are heavy. It’s a laundry basket. I did a repair for my friend from up North and she wants me to copy the pattern of the basket, it’s quite nice. I will post probably some time next week.

I’m going to be under the Seneca Fall Festival Artists Tent working with a fellow basket from Mohawk territory, Tonia, we (Richie and I) will be working on an eel basket. We will be demonstrating and working on the basket both days, Sept. 10 & 11, Saturday and Sunday from 11-5 – if you get a chance, stop by and say hello. More soon, always busy. Enjoy.

I kept forgetting to share this from a show I had with NYSM. I have 3 pieces in their collections now.

http://exhibitions.nysm.nysed.gov/represent/minner.html

Well, I won 2nd and 3rd place in the Traditional Arts category at the first Hodinosohni Art Show at Ganondagan! What an honor to be chosen. I did not know what I went up against until I saw the photos and went to the show. Everything there was just beautiful. I got to give it to the judges for the tough job of selecting the winners in each category. I was honored to be a winner.

Been extremely busy with family lately. My apologies – things are going better and working out fine.

Completed some repair works, have a few more. Entering a few into the State Fair for display mostly. And working with some girls on their baskets. Photos soon.