Red Mountain Basketry

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Margie Reck taking a break  on her Montana ranch.	Margie's basketry studio with  Red Mountain in the background.

I began my weaving career by replacing cane seats in 

antique chairs, but soon felt the need to be more creative. 

After meeting a basket weaver and viewing his work, I knew this was 

what I wanted to do. The lack of any nearby basket classes forced me 

to teach myself these skills. Now, twenty years later, I am still experimenting, 

learning and captivated with the art. By altering traditional basket styles, 

techniques and materials, I enjoy designing and weaving pieces that are unique.

Decorating gourds is a newer art form for me, but no less pleasurable. 

The animals I paint on them are inspired by my surroundings. 

By living on a ranch near Yellowstone National Park and the famous trout stream, 

the Madison River, it is easy to see how these images appear on my gourds.

Whether using a gourd, driftwood, dogwood osiers, bark, 

or other found materials, incorporating nature's

 treasures into a composition is a gratifying challenge. 

I reside with my husband and many critters 

on our family ranch in Cameron, Montana.