The Seatweavers Guild Inc.
Vice President
The Wicker Woman
Independent Business Owner | Fiber Artist, Seatweaver, Basketmaker
Skills:
Writing Art Grant Writing Engaging Public Speaker Marketing Pattern Craft Painting Galleries Visual Arts Fine Art Antler Basket Teacher Chair Caning Instructor Blogger Crafts Instructional Videos Pattern Author Newsletter Editor Social Promotion Art Education Creative Writer Newsletters Public Speaking Mixed Media Blogging Creative Writing Weaving Editing Antiques Furniture Sculpture Small Business Quilting Antique Restoration Social Media
Interests:
Antler Basketry Web Design Writing Patterns Chair Caning Writing How To Articles Consulting For the Wicker Industry Wicker Restoration
Owner, professional fiber artist at The Wicker Woman, LLC
Location:
Angora, Minnesota
Industry:
Arts and Crafts
Work:
The Wicker Woman, LLC - Angora, MN since 1975
Owner, professional fiber artist
Skills:
Writing Art Grant Writing Engaging Public Speaker Marketing Pattern Craft Painting Galleries Visual Arts Fine Art Antler Basket Teacher Chair Caning Instructor Blogger Crafts Instructional Videos Pattern Author Newsletter Editor Social Promotion Art Education Creative Writer
Interests:
Chair caning, wicker restoration, antler basketry, teaching chair caning and antler basket classes, writing patterns, consulting for the wicker industry, web design, writing how-to articles, networking with craft artists & small business owners
Honor & Awards:
2009 Region 2 Arts Council Individual Artists/McKnight Grant, served as Antler Basket Master
2005 McKnight/ARAC Fellowship
2004 McKnight/ARAC Career Development Grant
2000 State of Minnesota Folk Art Grant, Seatweaving Mentor
1991 Scholarship U of MN Split Rock Arts McGuire Black Ash Basketry
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Cathryn A. Peters Owner
Wicker Woman Wicker Furniture Restoration Chair Seat Weaving Repair Service and Sales of Antler Baskets
1250 Hwy 25, Alango, MN 55703 2186666189
Googleplus
Cathryn Peters
Lived:
Angora, MN Ridgefield, WA and Oklahoma City, OK Zumbro Falls, MN Hammond, MN Rochester, MN Seattle, WA Des Moines, IA Lake City, MN Oberammergau, Germany Denver, CO Oklahoma City, OK
Work:
Self-Employed at The Wicker Woman, LLC - Full-time Studio Fiber Artist, Antler Basketmaker, Chair Caning & Wicker Restoration Specialist, Gallery Artist, Chair Caning & Antler Basketweaving Instructor, Pattern Author, Grant Writer (1975)
Education:
John Marshall High School, OKC, OK
About:
Hi everyone in Google+ land, so glad you've added me to your circles. Cathryn PetersĀ is a nationally recognized professional studio fiber artist who specializes in antler basketmaking, chair canin...
In 2004 I set up the first of its kind, National Furniture Repair Directory, specializing in Chair Caning, Wicker Repair, Upholstery and Furniture Restoration experts so customers could locate someone nearby to restore their furniture. Also in 2004, I set up the Seatweaving & Chair Caning Forum--The Caner's Community Hub an online gathering place for chair caning enthusiasts to talk about the craft of chair seat weaving with others in the industry. Founding member and first President (2007-2011) of the only chair caning guild in North America, The SeatWeavers' Guild, Inc.
Angora, MNFull-time, home-based fiber artist, teacher and writer. Specialties are chair caning, wicker repair and handmade antler baskets since 1975, located in northern... Full-time, home-based fiber artist, teacher and writer. Specialties are chair caning, wicker repair and handmade antler baskets since 1975, located in northern Minnesota.