Cathryn’s Classes & Exhibition Schedule

Cathryn’s Antler Basket Sculptures are exhibited in the window

Pengals Outdoor Supply
137 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN

Facebook–Lyric Center for the Arts

First Stage Gallery
514 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN
Gallery Hours: Thursday – Saturdays 11am – 3pm

Concordia Language Village
Bemidji, MN

Teachers are: Cathryn Peters, Annetta Kraayeveld, Jill & Paul Scarpari, Pam Talsky,
Shirley Mount and Eileen Spilman with special guest teacher, Tressa Sularz

Cathryn’s Classes
Friday: Braided God’s Eye Melon Basket
Saturday: Hot Pocket Antler Wall Pocket
Sunday: Fancy Rim Potato Masher Basket

MN Weavin’ Up North Brochure 2017 PDF

Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery
618 8th Avenue
West Amana, IA 52203

10th annual miniatures exhibition in the MacRostie Art Center Minnesota Gallery.
The exhibition will feature small works in a variety of media. Artists may submit only one piece.
Works must be no larger than 12” in any dimension (including frame)
with a maximum retail price of $100.
The First Friday Opening Reception is May 5th from 4-7pm.
Cathryn’s show entry is an antler wall pocket basket.

 MacRostie Art Center

MacRostie Art Center
405 1st Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

“Moments In Time” Exhibit & Sale 5-2017 NWFA Gallery, Cook, MN

This exhibition and sale is separate from NWFA and all sales are to be made directly through the artists.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery
211 S. River Street
Cook, MN 55723

Do you have an old family heirloom or a chair you’d like to refurbish and learn how to reweave the cane seat on it, but don’t know how?
Bring your chair with drilled holes in the seat frame to North House and spend the weekend on the lovely North Shore of Lake Superior.
Learn the art and craft of chair caning in a relaxed atmosphere, all the basics and tricks of the trade from veteran instructor Cathryn Peters.

North House Folk School
On the Harbor
Grand Marais, MN 55604

1-888-387-9762

Traditional Chair Caning for the Vintage Chair

Juror Peter Spooner talking about his selections during the awards ceremony.

Edge Center for the Arts
Edge Center for the Arts Gallery
102 Second Ave.
Bigfork, MN 56628
218-832-3761

Opening Night Basketmaking Demonstrations by Peters, Kogler & Bedworth
Friday, August 3, 2018
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Antler Baskets by Cathryn Peters, Black Ash baskets by Fred Kogler and Willow baskets by Jacki Bedworth.
Come and meet the artists and watch as they weave. If you have questions or always wanted to see how those baskets are made, this is the time to see first hand.

Edge Center for the Arts Gallery
102 Second Ave.
Bigfork, MN 56628
218-832-3761

The Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild is 20 years old in 2017, and is celebrating in a variety of ways. In September and October visitors to the Textile Center will enjoy exhibits about the Guild by several guild members.

Members in Exhibit:
Martha Bird, Katherine Buenger, Bonnie Buzza, Ann Danko, Alice Ford, Debbie Johnson, Cathryn Peters, Della Pleski, Julie Pleski, Paul Scarpari, Jill Scarpari, Jeannenne (Jeanie) Wilcox, Linda Wilcox

Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild Exhibit — Celebrating 20 years!

MN Textile Center
Library Gallery & Guild Wall
3300 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN

The Guild is 20-years old this year 2017! We are celebrating in a variety of ways. In September and October visitors to the Textile Center will enjoy exhibits about and by the Guild members. These find basketmakers will be showing a variety of basket styles woven with many different kinds of materials and techniques.

Exhibiting Members:
Martha Bird, Katherine Buenger, Bonnie Buzza, Ann Danko, Alice Ford, Debbie Johnson, Cathryn Peters, Della Pleski, Julie Pleski, Paul Scarpari, Jill Scarpari, Jeannenne (Jeanie) Wilcox, Linda Wilcox

Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild Celebrating 20-Year Anniversary Exhibit

Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-436-0464
info@textilecentermn.org

Bring your broken seat chair to learn the age-old craft of traditional hand or lace chair caning with instructor Cathryn Peters.
You’ll be able to use your chair again and pick up a new craft business at the same time!
Whether you’re a stay-at-home-mom, retiree or just want to learn an old-time craft, this is the class for you!
 

Traditional Cane Seat Weaving for the Vintage Chair

North House Folk School
On the Harbor
Grand Marais, MN 55604
1-888-387-9762

Using spring and winter birch bark harvested from my Angora, Minnesota homestead, you will weave one necklace basket on a class mold. Experiment finding your favorite body pattern, rim treatment, waxed linen colors and bead colors. Complete the necklace with an easy, but intricate looking, 5-ply braid for the necklace hanger. Sample necklace baskets will be available to examine and incorporate ideas for embellishments. Weaving Level: Beginner/All Levels
 

Birch Bark Necklace Basket

Ely Folk School
209 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731
218-235-0138

In this three-day course students learn to weave stunning rib-style baskets from dyed and natural rattan reed, incorporating a deer antler as the handle on this functional table top melon-style rib basket. You will learn how to incorporate the Southern “cross over turn-back” weaving technique, spacing the ribs and many more tips that comfortably introduce the skills of basketmakers. Antler basketry is a creative, colorful way to spend the weekend with old friends or find new friends during the course. Dimensions approx. 7”H x 8”W x 10”L. Note: materials fee is payable to instructor during class.
 

Antler Melon Basket

North House Folk School
On the Harbor
500 W Hwy 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604
888-387-9762