Dianne Masi   - Pine Needle artist & Gourds - After many years of working with fabric & other mediums, I came to North Carolina from Connecticut and was introduced to the structured process of traditional pine needle coiling by my friend Dory Maier. A whole new world was opened to me when I saw pine needle coiling on gourds. My vision is guided by love of nature and art, as well as the incorporation of naturals and beads to enhance my pieces. I listen to my gourds and my instincts for development of my next creation. I have the capability to design functional pine needle baskets and the freedom to create wonderful and unusual art pieces.