Poppy Hatinger
Poppy Hatinger is an Ishpeming-based artist specializing in basketry using willow grown and sustainably harvested in the Upper Peninsula. She practices multiple weaving styles including Danish, Scottish, English, and German. She’s been privileged to have been taught through classes and seminars by several traditional weavers, including Sandy Whalen (English style), Anna Metta (Danish), Jo Campbell-Amsler (Scottish), Johanna Schantz (German), and through participation with National Basketry Organization (NBO) and Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB).
Poppy has presented at Finlandia Barks and Roots Seminar, AMB, Ishpeming Carnegie Library, and Bay De Noc gardening conferences. She has taught at Porcupine Mountain Folk School, Finlandia Symposium, Ishpeming Carnegie Library, and the AMB Annual Convention.
Meet Poppy at the 2026 UPFF!
Traditional Craft Workshop – Swedish Star (Spiral Wooden Wreath)
1:00pm-5:00pm in Peninsula II
$25 for Public, $12 for NMU Students, tickets available through tickets.nmu.edu
