NCBA Convention Classes with Anne Bowers

Cabbage, Kale, Kohlrabi

Being a 'ribbed addicted' person has lead me in alot of interesting directions...and this basket is an example of a marriage between ribs, color and a series! This is the 3rd in my 'Vegetable Series' of ribbed baskets. Look closely at the handle and you'll see a new handle created just for this basket featuring Japanese and regular cane. The hoops are 10" square and you'll be using preformed, dyed ribs. In fact all of the materials for this are dyed and students will have a palette of at least 12 colors and textures to choose from. Guaranteed, no two will look the same! I'll share with you my techniques on weaving on the diagonal, changing colors within the gods eyes and knowing the tricks to successfully complete the weaving.


Triple Braided Margaret's Square

I've found that the best way to quell a student fairly new to ribbed construction is to show how to make a square ribbed basket that makes use of preformed ribs. This greatly helps with the shape as you get the hang of how to weave over round ribs with flat weavers while learning the basics of ribbed construction. But one of the greatest features of this square basket is the triple braided cane handle. Lots of color choices will be available for class or in kit form.


Twiggy Hammock - aka "Sticky Rib Thing"

Fun with ribs??? Sure! Here is a perfect example - a 2 hour class (really!) in which you can make a unique wall basket. It starts with a wierd stick (there are lots of them around, you know!) that is drilled before class. The secret is - I'll tell you here - the ribs are fastened on one side while they 'float' till you're almost finished with the basket. Lots of fun materials will be used in class to make a special memory basket all your own!

If any of these sound like a fun and informative basket to take at convention, I'd like to invite you to come to my classes at the upcoming NCBA convention!

Blessings,
Anne Bowers

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NCBA Convention Baskets with Vladimir Yarish

As a basket maker and instructor, I am honored to have three classes selected for NCBA Convention, 2010. It is always exciting to receive the brochure in the mail and now to see my original designs on the website is even more exciting!

You’ll study how it is interesting to weave of birch bark in Russian strong style using a special weaving tool – kostik. You can use the basket for nuts, sweets, ets. During 4 hours you’ll be really enjoyable time creating the basket.

I invite you to celebrate this good event – “Celebrating Baskets” with me also in March at the NCBA Convention in 2010!

I will have a few copies of my book available.


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Variation on Square-to-Round Russian Birch Bark Basket

The square-to-round design is the basis for more complicated baskets and is strongly recommended for those with no prior experience in bias plaiting or double weaving techniques.

FR 483
Friday, 1:30 – 5:30 pm
4 hours
1¼” high x 4¼” diameter
Beginner
$58





Square-to-round Russian Birch Bark Basket

This is another square-to-round design basic for progressing to more complicated baskets and is strongly recommended for those with no prior experience in bias plaiting. This one has an added rim variation and pinwheels.

SA481
Saturday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
4 hours
1½” high x 4¼” diameter
Beginner
$58






“Ripples” Contemporary Basket in Russian Birch Bark

“Ripples” is the basket that I taught at the NCBA Convention in 2006. This shape was invented by one of my student in my basketry guild in Velikiy Novgorod. When my student created it almost all my other students repeat in for themselves. And after that I took it as a project for my American teaching programs. All my students in US also liked it very much and I’m glad to see that it on my teaching list again!

SU482
Sunday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Looking forward to seeing you soon.
4 hours
2” high x 4” diameter
Intermediate
$68

Looking forward to seeing you soon.
With great Wishes,
Vladimir Yarish
Yarish1@yandex.ru

NCBA Classes with Anne Coleman

Traditional Appalachian Fan Basket
In the description in the NCBA Catalog the basket is described as round. I guess I should have proofread more carefully. The silhouette as pictured gives a half circle of weaving , but the ends are flattened, it is not round from all angles. The name comes from the silhouette shape being the shape of the old paper fans on a stick that we used to use in church and other public venues before air conditioning. In my class we will begin with an assembled ribbed skeleton on an oak frame. I am planning to have several widths of reed to weave with, choose one size or mix them up. Those participating will have a chance to practice and learn my easy method of 'turning back'. When the ribs are full of weaving you may choose to do the decorative weaving around the frame of the basket. This can be done in cane or reed and I will have a choice of weaving patterns. We should have enough time to complete the project and I will give up some of my secrets for coloring and finishing your baskets to make them last a lifetime. My baskets from the early 80's still look good and have unfaded color


Square Bottom
This basket is very tall. It is made on a 20'' handle. The actual weaving for the body of the basket is quick and easy. You will learn to weave continuously using a method I discovered studying old baskets. Actually most old baskets are made this way and I have never know of any one else in modern times using this method unless they have picked it up from me. The decorative vertical herringbone braiding is done in cane. This braid leaves no loose ends on the inside of the basket like I have seen on other teachers braiding adornments. Loose ends on the inside means the basket has no practical use as a container without knocking the braid loose. The braid I created leaves the inside of the basket free and the basket can be used. Braiding on the handle is optional, you may decide to leave this off and that will be fine. The spokes are different widths and the woven bottom is partially filled in with diagonal weaving, also optional.


Canterbury cross

This is a large easy basket that will sit on eight points instead of four like a 'cat head'. When the bottom that is a simple square changes into a cross it is an "aha, why didn't I think of that" moment. The shape just happens and the wooden handles complement it well. The inspiration for this basket was from an object in the background of a Renaissance painting. See you in Raleigh.

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NCBA Convention Class with Tonya Cubeta

I would love to have you in my class on Friday and Saturday at the North Carolina Convention. I am so excited to teach this class.

My husband made these 9 x 13 frames for me, If you have never caned before, this is the perfect project to learn on. I hope to see you all there.
Tonya
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NCBA Convention Baskets with Pati English

Decorative Handle Wraps, Fancy Cross Carryall Basket,
And Spirals Change Baskets
by Pati English

As a basket maker and instructor, I am honored to have three classes selected for NCBA Convention, 2010. It is always exciting to receive the brochure in the mail and now to see my original designs on the website is even more exciting!

The mini bonus class,Decorative Handle Wraps, is being offered for the second year. This fun session has several designs and handles to wrap to use in future baskets, and the skills to go home and wrap the handle of any basket in your collection. My Fancy Cross Carryall Basket was created for a 50th birthday present for a special friend. The Spirals Change design is an award winning basket changing with each new piece created in this series. Inspired by a Kari Lonning three day seminar, this original design won First Place Professional Wicker category at 2009 NCBA Convention Exhibit. It was also juried in the North Charleston Cultural Arts Exhibition and selected for the S.C. Palmetto Hands Traveling Exhibition
with the S.C. Museum for 2009-2010.


Decorative Handle Wraps

Mini Bonus Class
Thursday 1:00-3:00 p.m.
All Levels $33.
A great way to learn new Handle Wrap Techniques. With instructions,
materials including cane, flat, and flat oval dyed reed, learn the Double,
or Triple Braid, Arrow, and Checkerboard designs. Two 8” oak “D”
handles are provided to complete two different wrap techniques in class;
or create a Handle Sampler with all four techniques on the same handle.
Learn to start, how to add-on new wrapper, and how to end the wrap for
a comfortable and decorative handle grip.


Fancy Cross Carryall Basket

Friday 8:30-5:30 8 hours
8”(W) x 15” (L) x 8”(H) 14” w/Handle
Intermediate Weaving Level $79.
With a woven filled-in base, learn to weave paired flat oval filler
spokes without splitting base spokes. Dyed round reed Three
Rod Wale creates a border for each fancy “cross” design on
this sturdy carryall. Select cocoa brown, as pictured, wine,
green, or teal with other color choices available. Wide dyed
weavers and cane cross overlays add to this fancy basket
finished with double cross knots and the double strand cane
braid handle wrap technique; other handle wrap designs offered
for a comfortable and decorative grip.



Spirals Change

Saturday 8:30-5:30
Sunday 8:00-noon 12 hours
Advanced Weaving Level $79
Emphasis on Three Rod Wale variations and shaping techniques,
20 spoke woven base with continuous spiral and reverse spiral.
Challenge your skills and create a unique basket in teal/gold
#2.5mm round reed; or cocoa/rust; other colors available.
Learn how to add single spirals of color and finish with a three
step woven border. Round reed experience needed. The
cocoa/rust Spirals Change Basket won First Place Professional
Wicker Category 2009 NCBA Convention Exhibit.

March will be here before we know it and at NCBA Convention, 2010, we will be “Celebrating Baskets”. I am looking forward to seeing you there.
Woven Wishes,
Pati English
email me at: englishh@nuvox.net
www.BasketsMySpecialty.com

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Black Ash Basketry Classes at NCBA Convention With JoAnn Kelly Catsos!

I'm thrilled to be teaching my original black ash basket designs at the NCBA Convention in March 2010. My very first convention was teaching for NCBA in 1994 - has it really been 16 years??!!

I teach and weave with black ash splint that is harvested and processed by my husband, Steve, from trees near our home in southwestern Massachusetts. Along with the splint, we make all the handles, rims and molds needed for each basket. Next year I'll be teaching 2 baskets at the convention. It's a wonderful event that I look forward to each year, filled with baskets, friends and fun.

Small Elegance

3 p.m. - 10 p.m. on
Thursday, March 11

intermediate weaving level;
prior twill experience is helpful

material fee $62

This elegant low cathead basket was inspired by the quadrafoil twill pattern found in antique Shaker baskets. Weave the quadrafoil twill with fiinely prepared black ash splint over a wooden mold - in a comfortable atmosphere. Darker heartwood stakes and whiter sapwood weavers highlight the twill pattern, while maple rims complete the basket. A student toolbox is provided. The Small Elegance basket is 6 1/4" in diameter x 3" deep



Snowflake Bowl

NOTICE: this class is listed incorrectly in the NCBA brochure!
The correct days for class are:

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
on both
Friday, March 12
and
Saturday, March 13

advanced weaving level,
with previous ash and twill experience suggested

material fee $109

Don't miss this chance to weave with precisely prepared black ash splint over a wooden mold to create this breath-taking 8 point twill pattern on a lovely cathead bowl. I developed this pattern - it was inspired by the quadrafoil twill pattern found in Shaker baskets. By using darker heartwood stakes and lighter sapwood weavers, the twill pattern is eye-catching. Maple rims that are single lashed complete this basket. Extra weaving outside of class may be needed. Previous ash experience is required to complete this challenging and fabulous basket. I provide a toolbox for each student. The Snowflake Bowl is 9 3/4" in diameter and 3" deep.

I hope to see you at the NCBA Convention. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Happy Weaving and Happy Holidays!

JoAnn

www.JoAnnKellyCatsos.com

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NCBA CONVENTION: Classes with Pamela Zimmerman

I am honored to be teaching at the NCBA Convention in March 2010 again this year! Every year it proves to be so much fun, if exhausting, to fill my days (and nights) with baskets for those 4 days! The Convention Brochure has now been posted online.

Sorry, for those of you who have inquired, no, i am not teaching any horsehair basket classes this year. I did submit them, but they were not selected. Perhaps next year. In the mean time, if you want to try your hand at a kit, they are available in my etsy shop.


Here are my classes:

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Acorn Cap Ornament
MB2
Thursday 1 pm -3 pm
Mini Bonus
All Levels
approx. 3" x 1 1/2"
$20

Yes, that is a REALLY Big acorn cap! Coil a cute ornament on a huge Burr Oak acorn cap, using pine needles and colored sinew. Learn the classic hurricane handle. Embellish with distinctive printed jingle bell. Bring sharp small scissors. Good finger dexterity required. Choice of colors.


Pine Needle Turtle Effigy
FR410
Friday 1:30 - 5:30pm
4 hours
all levels
1" x 1" varies
$20

Coiled animal effigies are commonly seen in several Native American cultures. The turtle is generally a symbol of creation and motherhood. Your turtle will be coiled of longleaf pine and raffia, and will have pine cone scale appendiges. You will coil the whole shell, top and bottom, and connect them. Very cute!


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For the Bees
SA411
Saturday, 8:30 - 12:30pm
4 hours
all levels
2" x 2" varies
$25

Coil this adorable mini-bee skep, and then weave one or more micro-bee(s) to buzz around it! Skep is coiled of pine needles and raffia. Learn the magic disappearing start and back and forth bead weaving. Bring a light for bead-weaving. A magnifier helps, too.

Can't wait to see you there! Has everyone looked at online registration!???? It is wonderful! Links to the teacher's emails right there on the page!

pamela zimmerman

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Lynn Hoyt Classes at NCBA

Reprinted from Lynn Hoyt's blog, MidnightCoiler... creative pursuits, nature, friends, etsy and treasuries:


Baskets I'm Teaching at NCBA, 2010

Please take a look at these photos of the baskets I'm teaching at NCBA Convention in March. Unfortunately the brochure photos didn't show the color or detail at all. These are a better representation of what they look like. I hope you'll tell your friends to look here and will consider them when selecting your classes. Thanks. Lynn Hoyt

SA453
Saturday
8:30am-12:30pm
Gleam-n-Glow Beaded Mini Gourd
Lynn Hoyt
4 Hours
All Levels
2 1/4"H X 3 1/4" D
$35
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Learn to bead coil on these gently undulating mini gourds. These vibrantly colored little vessels will gleam and glow with every stitch as you coil flat across the top with fragrant sweetgrass. Color coordinated options offered. A treat for the senses and a darling basket for rings and small treasures.

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SU454
Sunday
8:00am-12:00pm
Oval Fantasy Sweetgrass Necklace
Lynn Hoyt
4 hours
All Levels
2 1/4"W X 2 3/4" H
$35
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Lots of techniques will complete this colorful sweet-smelling pendant. You'll start by learning to inlay a handmade gilded stoneware medallion into an oval gourd piece and apply a woodburned accent. Then coil the pendant with fragrant sweetgrass, add a brass finding and twist a waxed linen neck cord. This is small work, so manual dexterity, a small light and possibly magnifying glasses are recommended.



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Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.

Question from John Toft yesterday: when and where is the NCBA convention?

Here is the info, John. Thanks so much for asking! It would be wonderful to meet you there!

NCBA Convention 2010
"Celebrating Baskets!"
March 11-14, 2010
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
Durham, NC

You must be a member to attend.
Online Brochure will hopefully be up by next week at the latest!
Registration is all online (or you can still mail it) and is happening NOW!

This blog will feature some classes and teacher information, stay tuned!
pamela

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NCBA Convention Brochure Has Arrived!

It's finally here! The 2010 North Carolina Basketmakers Association Convention Brochure has arrived! I am so excited - aren't you? Almost 200 beautiful baskets all for the weaving...and celebrating! The theme is "Celebrating Baskets!" That is the cover of the brochure, at left.
Convention Brochure has been posted online.

Since this year NCBA has a new online system, members are already entering their class choices - no waiting for a deadline! So wonderful. Thanks very much to Jim D'Errico for getting this new system up and running for NCBA! Jim deserves a very hearty congratulations, i am sure this was a big job. Jim's wife, Andria, is the Class Assignments Chair, and they have been working together to fulfill their vision of how class assignments should be - for over a year now. So cool.

I can't wait to see you all at convention, it is so much fun every year. This year i am teaching three classes, and i hope to soon tell you about them. I am going to list them in this space, on my blog, with photos and descriptions. As i was about to do so, it occurred to me that there are probably other teachers who would like to tell you more about the classes they will be teaching. So i am making this offer: if you are a teacher, teaching at NCBA this year, i will publish your class information in this blog. For details, please email me.

pamela

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