Everett, Wash.-based basketmaker Jan Hopkins has built her career and reputation on creating contemporary basketry with natural materials. But the majority of her training has been with traditional basketmakers, learning time-honored techniques and processes. That knowledge has enabled her to explore a wide array of materials, like citrus peels, sturgeon skin, black bamboo in combination with silver dollar seed pods, agave leaves and lotus pod tops by creating more sculptural and figurative pieces. She is also exploring graphic designs that are “puzzled” together. Hopkins says working with materials that are not often used or associated with basketry gives her unlimited opportunities for innovation. Find out more about Jan Hopkins, her basketry and her business in our online exclusive.