Coiling: Ancient Basketry Modern Twist
With Robin Przybysz
July 5 - 11, 2026
Coiling is not weaving. It is a procedure combining the wrapping of a core material and a sewing process. Coiled baskets with distinctive designs are synonymous with the Southwestern American Indian tribes. These skilled practitioners have raised basket coiling to a classic art form. Coiling is a flexible medium that presents exciting art using both familiar and exotic materials. A coiled basket begins with a material that is wrapped around (the core) and then sewn together in an orderly manner. The basket needs a base, a shape and a rim.
About the Leader
Robin Przybysz
Born in Cincinnati, Robin Adams Przybysz grew up in a family that was involved in the arts. Robin considers herself a contemporary fiber artist, and an art instructor since 1987. She relocated to Las Cruces, NM in June 2023, from San Diego, CA, where she resided for 37 years. Since her relocation, she has been […]
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