Erica Nelson Menard, Penobscot Brown ash and sweetgrass basketmaker Freeport, ME ericanelsonmenard@gmail.com   Artist Profile Erica was introduced to traditional brown ash and sweetgrass basketmaking by her grandmother, Philomene Saulis Nelson, who she would watch prepare materials in her home on Indian Island.  Later, an apprenticeship with her mentor and cousin, Theresa Secord, gave Erica