01/13/2018
Darwin found the empty pack basket. I guess we can’t put it away now.
This page showcases Mark Young's ash baskets, black ash pack baskets, primitive wooden bows, rustic home decor, and wild edibles.
Mark Young is a 3rd generation fisherman / lobsterman in Southern Maine. When he's not on the ocean, he's in the woods gathering materials to build his baskets, bows, and other cool rustic creations.
01/13/2018
Darwin found the empty pack basket. I guess we can’t put it away now.
01/28/2017
Spending the afternoon at the Urban Farm Fermentory Makers Market. Stop by for a visit.
08/22/2016
Before and after photos of the Rose Marie. She is almost ready for water again.
07/20/2016
04/25/2016
Seven days of taking the old paint off, a little sanding left and then a fresh coat of paint!
03/15/2016
1st part of the Tree to Ash Pack Basket skill share with the Maine Primitive Skills School.
From Tree to Ash Pack Basket: Selection and Processing Mark Young makes functional works of hand made art starting with selecting the right tree, to shaping every weaver, to steam bending the hoop. For more infor...
02/07/2016
Broken risers have all been hickory stained to match the patina of the original baskets. Now I am working on the broken weavers.
02/06/2016
Middle of snowshoes laced up. Getting closer!
02/05/2016
Restoring a pack basket made by my teacher over 35 years ago. See if you can find the price that was paid for this basket!
01/09/2016
Starting them young. Snowshoes for my granddaughters.
07/23/2015
First dip in the hickory dye bath.
07/22/2015
Making hickory dye the old fashion way!