Antlers are my play time with baskets. I enjoy the freedom of form with them. You can let your creative 
juices flow when working with antlers. The antler will determine how your basket can be shaped. The colors, 
materials and what you do with that shape gives you  never ending ideas.

Antler classes are available. Contact me kzanebskt@aol.com

My classes are taking any antler and making a frame that fits that antler so that the antler and basket flow together. The class is problem solving in making the basket flow with the antler. So, each class has different sets of problems and each basket is unique in its self. The colors and materials that you use in a basket can add dimension and your own taste to that antler. My job is to teach you how you can achieve that goal and sometimes we both learn together. That is what makes each antler exciting and a challenge. 

06/18/2008 updated

The free form and problem solving in working with antler baskets is what makes them fun and exciting. This 18 page book has 69 pictures that help explain how to frame and make rib baskets. The process of building on the frame and trimming and inserting ribs is explained along with the helpful hints to make antler baskets a work of art. Each antler has its own character and the art of bringing out the antlers personality is the adventure of working with antlers.

Vennie's Basket  I made this basket for Vennie Henson to give to her brother. It was a set of antlers that he acquired several years ago. Using the skull as part of the basket can give a shape and design to the basket that is unusual and beautiful.

THE HERMIT CRAB   13x19 circumference 42"

	This wall and skep basket is a design by Jill Choate. Check out her work and exciting Alaska stories on her web site. The scrimshaw is done by Linda Petree.

The use of a spike antler balances this basket Side Antler Height 10" Width 15" Depth 13" Hunter Green Black Grape

			The elk antler was used to make this log rack. Linda Petree's detail in scrimshaw and carving makes the antler a work of art.

A white tail used to make a larger bowl style basket.

The Little Antler Basket Using a small antler I made this 9X7 basket with #00 round reed.

	This is an example of just some of the neat little baskets you can make with the spike antler. This basket is a good introduction class to making antler baskets

The hen basket can be made with two prong antlers.

A mule deer antler was used for this basket. It is a variation of a pattern by  Chrystal Higgins ,  406-862-0012,

This basket is made with a smaller antler and a little bit different version.

Brothers Intertwine -  Viewers choice award at AMB 2004

                             Marks Side Antler  

                                                                         Johns Wall Basket

    Gray Wolf Hen Basket

The above baskets were from patterns by Jill Choate.  
All the scrimshaw on the  antlers were done by Linda Petree

This elk antler is done in willow. Natural, buff and white willow make the various colors in the basket.

Elk Bowl Basket Turkey feathers were used to accent this basket	Fan Basket

This side antler basket was made in Linda Lugenbill's class. The antler was gray so I sprayed the finished basket with Weaver's  Driftwood Stain. Giving it the soft gray look.				Tapestry Intertwine shows how you can use color to design a basket to show your own flare.
A white tail deer antler works well for a bowl antler.

The Alaskan red salmon come to life on this side antler.

The grizzly is waiting for his food.

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Black tail deer from Oregon were used for this set of wall antler baskets.

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