My work features a diverse selection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition handcrafted basketry.

I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College of Design, Iowa State University.  I have taken various basketry classes including the Appalachian Center for the Crafts, Center Hill Lake, Tennessee and  Amana Arts Guild, Amana, Iowa.  I am a member of several basketry state guilds and I exhibit my work in juried and invitational shows throughout the Midwest.

My earliest works include basketry constructed with hand cast-paper, willow, pine needle, splint white oak and ash.  My current specialty is designing and building pieces directly on hardwood bases with vivid colors.  I embellish  my pieces with beads, leather, old jewelry and found items from nature.  I formulate all of my colors and hand-dye my own materials.  My work is contemporary, functional and fun.

I work and teach basketry classes from my studio in Story City, Iowa.