Basketry classes ( and many other wonderful crafts) are offered at the new, spacious Craft Center at beautiful Thompson Park in Lincroft, NJ. If you live in the Monmouth County area, come and see what a peaceful setting this is! Classes are sponsored by the Monmouth County Parks & Recreation Commission . For further info or to register for basketry classes or classes in other fine crafts such as pottery and painting, call 732-842-4000. Above is a photo of some of my happy beginner level students. (click on the photo to enlarge) In the photo they have just completed the Shaker Style Market Basket, designed by Mandy Applin Miller. If you are a teacher and looking for new ideas, this basket is a joy to weave and to teach as it is continously woven--it just flows. This was the very first basket for the student in the lower right portion of the photo. As you can imagine, she was thrilled! **Correction** It was also Regina's first basket. Regina is the lady standing with the blue apron on. During the past year I have been unable to continue teaching basketry due to health issues and time constraints. Thank you to Martha Costain for teaching basket classes at our Craft Center and keeping the basketry "spirit" alive! I hope I can return to teaching some classes soon, but first I plan to come back as a student and have some stress free fun--see you all real soon ! Happy Weaving ! Kathi Calvert |
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| My 12 yr old daughter, Molly. She came with me to my class on "Take Your Daughter to Work Day", and has been helping me with
my classes. She is a natural at weaving baskets. Soon she will be passing me by! |
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| Berry Basket made in beginner's class by Regina Maps. Regina was here this morning to get some Weaver's Stain.
Two hours later I received the photo via e-mail. My students don't waste any time! |
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| Basketry GuildsThe following is a list of some basketry guilds and contact info. Joining a guild is a great way to keep in touch with the basketry community , learn new techniques and have some fun. |
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| Penn-Jersey Basketry GuildMembership $20.00 per year (couples $30.00).( May 1- April 30)
Quarterly newsletter, classes, gatherings, annual meeting. Membership Contact : Malle Whitaker, 90 Ridge Ave., Passaic Park, NJ 07055-2419. Email: whitak@optonline.net Up coming classes : For info, contact Mary May, President & Program Director @ (609) 242-0754. |
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| Delaware Basketmakers AssociationEvelyn Greenwood, Membership Chairman, email: eegreen@comcast.net |
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| Northeast Basketmakers GuildMembership runs Jan 1 - Dec 31. Membership contact : Kate Conroy 135 Stony Lane, Exeter, RI 02822 Newsletter 3 x year, annual meeting, summer retreat, Basket Day at Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, MA. |
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| Westchester Area Basketmakers GuildMembership contact : Judy Flanders, 310 Horsepound Rd., Carmel, NY 10512-9808 (845)225-2525 baskets@bestweb.net Quarterly newsletter, many workshops, classes and gatherings. |
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| Deer Creek Basketry Guild--Baltimore , MDMeet the first Sunday of every month at 1 PM in Bel Air, Md, just north of Baltimore ( just off US 95). For info : contact Deer Creek Basketry Guild, PO Box 514, Bel Air, MD 21014 |
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| North Carolina Basketmakers Associaiton ( NCBA)* Quarterly newsletters *Membership Roster *Annual NCBA Convention ( worth hopping a plane for this one folks!) *Convention brochure *Seminars contact info : Susanna Miller (Membership) susybasket@aol.com 919-735-5924 |
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