NCBA Convention Nears

The NCBA Convention is almost here!
It runs March 17-20, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, NC

My random weave garden basket class is on Sunday (sorry the class is full, but i have already received requests for the pattern and kit, so they will both be available.)

This year, I will also be vending, together with my good friend, Lynn Hoyt. Lynn and I have attended convention together, taking classes and teaching them, for 10 years now! But we have never vended before, and are looking forward to this new adventure.

Join us, in the "Sleeping Rooms" Vending area, accessible off the main lobby of the hotel, in room 112. We will be the last vendors on the left side of the hallway.

Look in your goodie bag for a coupon for a free giveaway Lynn and I will be having! We will have a drawing for one "Fantasy Coilers' Kit!" The kit will have a little metal "fantasy" toolbox filled with tools and supplies any coiler would love...FREE! Just drop in your entry (one per attendee, please) and we will have a drawing, not necessary to be present to win. Winner will be announced Saturday evening, and can be collected either Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

Register NOW for My Classes March 18 & 20, 2011 at NCBA Convention!

The NCBA 2011 convention brochure is finally online! Click on that link to download your own copy!



Registration is online NOW, and I would love to have you in my classes!

I am teaching Friday, March 18 and Sunday, March 20.

Here is a little more about my classes:


Horsehair Kisses
FR 1443m, page 30 in brochure (top right)
Friday, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
4 hours
Intermediate
$25
Make a tiny basket on a lanyard to decorate your phone, zipper, or key ring. Learn how to start a horsehair basket from scratch.

These adorable charms can be open bowls or the vase-like "olla" shape. Joined to the lanyard with a split ring, you can easily convert your horse kiss to a necklace, if you so desire. There will be color choices!

REQUIRED: Good finger dexterity and previous coiling experience. Bring light, small sharp scissors, tiny clips and a magnifier. This is tiny work! Very few basket makers work in this medium, this is your chance to learn how!

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Random Weave Garden Basket
SU442, brochure page 43, top left
Sunday, 8am - noon
4 hours
All levels
$18

Random weave is so much fun! Make a great handled basket, as shown, or use your imagination to make your own shape.

We'll be using a lovely segmented vine that looks like bamboo, it is a lovely light honey color and is lightweight and smooth on the hands. This class is a great way to wrap up your convention!

These baskets are fabulous accents in the garden or on a porch, and function beautifully as planters. We will discuss use of the basket in the garden.

If you have questions about the classes, please feel free to contact me!

pamela