Max Hendry

Antler Basketry

May 24 - 29, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Fibers, Baskets

Overview

In this workshop, nature and artist collaborate as students combine the beauty of naturally shed deer antlers with artisan rib-style basket weaving. All skill levels are welcome. To start, students will create fanciful and functional Appalachian Antler Egg Baskets using a shed mule deer antler as the base/handle. Through demonstrations and discussions exploring various drilling techniques and integral construction methods for more sculptural forms, students can also create their own unique antler weavings. A variety of organic colors and natural materials will be provided, including vines, cordages, reeds, grasses, wools, and fibers. Students are encouraged to bring their own antlers or solid driftwood to practice drilling techniques and to work on additional projects as time permits.

Course Fee : $760.00

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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Max Hendry

Max Hendry is a full-time artisan and instructor of historic handcraft, specializing in brooms and basketry, with a focus on working with natural, ecologically harvested, renewable materials. With decades of experience as a professional teacher of fine and performing arts in private, public, and magnet schools, Max travels across the country, teaching all levels and ages of students from beginner to advanced, ages 3 to 93. He is director and resident artist for MHcrafted in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

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Located on the second floor of the Turner Building, the Textile Studio looks out over a sunny hill towards the Wood Building and downtown Gatlinburg. A bright and spacious space equipped for all things fabric and textiles, the workshop rotation in this space is as diverse and wide-reaching as the students and artists that populate our campus. A peaceful atmosphere with intimate corners for quiet sewing and contemplation give way to joy and laughter when the room is filled with the repetitive whir of the sewing machine or the plop of a freshly dipped garment in a vat of dye.

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