Mark Hendry is a full time artisan and instructor of Historic Handcraft, specializing in Brooms & Basketry, with a focus on using natural materials. With over 30 years experience as a professional teacher of fine and performing arts, both in private, public, and magnet schools, Mark travels across the country as a master instructor, teaching all levels of students from age 3 to 93. He teaches regularly for the John C. Campbell Folk School and Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, is a featured member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, as well as being the director and resident artist for Mountain Heritage Handcraft, located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.