December 2nd, 2023

Cottage Row of Curiosities

Holiday Hop at Snug Harbor Cultural Center

It’s time to eat, drink, and shop at the Holiday Hop! Enjoy over 100 artisanal vendors based in Staten Island and NYC throughout four exciting cultural organizations at Snug Harbor on December 2, 2023.

I’ve been a long-time patron of the AWEsome and unique vendors at Snug Harbor’s Cottage Row of Curiosities, and I am beyond excited to be presenting my New Nature Arts for the very first time at this fun community market.

Get ready to give the gift of unique Staten Island treasures to your loved ones!  Whether it’s sea glass jewelry, photo prints, or nature’s seasonal home decor, I have you covered!

Find more Holiday Hop info HERE!

Basketry at Freshkills Park

I will be running an Introduction to Basketry program at Freshkills Park, and guiding you through the process of weaving a simple basket from all-natural, hand-harvested plant materials, including Bittersweet, Honeysuckle, Virginia Creeper, and more.  You’ll also learn what plants the Lenape people of the Northeast used in their basketry, as well as how you can help restore balance to our natural environment by integrating current land stewardship practices into the process of ethically sourcing your own materials.  

This is an introductory basketry program, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.  Come prepared for a fun yet challenging hands-on experience!  All materials will be supplied, and participants will be using hand pruners.  This program is best for all ages 10+!

Basketry at Freshkills Park Registration

Space in this program is very limited, so please secure your spot today by registering on the Eventbrite page!

September 30th, 2023

New Nature Arts will be setting up at the Staten Island Museum’s 73rd Annual Fence Show this year! September 30th, 11-5!

Meet countless local artists from around the Island! I’ll have Staten Island photography, sea glass creations, small nature wreaths, and a custom wrapping station for you to pick the sea glass piece you want made into your unique jewelry!

Click Here for more info from the Staten Island Museum!

Here is a snapshot from our recent Introduction to Basketry program conducted at Freshkills Park on Staten Island.  Above- Awesome program participants, and Below- me sharing a stage with some of my baskets, Below- a program participant shows off her basket-in-progress. 

Here are some photos from a Stewardship Basketry Program that I facilitated at the Staten Island Greenbelt. Below- finished baskets from this program, Below- participants harvesting invasive vines to use in their basket making, Below- a program participant weaving their basket, Below- basket workshop in progress.