January 2009 - Northwest Basket Weavers

January 2009Celebrating 27 years of Basketry 1982-2009www.nwbasketweavers.orgYou are invited to the next meeting of the NW Basketry GuildGuild meetings are held the second Wednesday of Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, Sept, Oct and Nov.Wednesday, January 14, 2009Shoreline Historical Museum749 North 175th, Shoreline, Washington6:30 pm Social Hour, Committee Meetings, Browse the Library7:30 pm Announcements and Program begins Mark your calendar:Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from theSara and David Lieberman CollectionBellevue Arts Museum www.bellevuearts.orgDecember 17 to March 22, 2009January Program: Jane ChavezBasket Maker Jane Chavez from Santa Fe, NewMexico will be in Seattle for the Bellevue Art MuseumIntertwined exhibit. She creates beautiful basketsfrom horsehair, sterling silver, metallic threads, beads,wire and other materials. Jane is our guest speaker atthe January meeting and will talk about how she gotstarted and the inspirations that guide her basketry. Tosee more of her work go to:www.janesauergallery.comMasters of Contemporary BasketryFountainhead Gallery fountainheadgallery.comJanuary 8 to February 1, 2008Opening reception: January 10, 6-8 pmFebruary 11, 2009March 18-22, 2009June 11-14, 2009Board Meeting Schedule:Guild MeetingSpring RetreatSummer WeaveJanuary 11, 2009, 2 pm,March 21, 2009, 12 noon.Locations to be determined.Contact Massy for more info.

Volunteers Needed!Basketry Demonstration DayBellevue Arts MuseumSaturday, Feb. 7 th , 2009The Guild has been invited by the Bellevue ArtsMuseum to host a table at their BasketryDemonstration Day on Saturday, February 7 th .They have invited several of our members todemonstrate: Dona Anderson, Katherine Lewis,Dorothy McGuinness, Bill Roeder, and JudyZugish. They would like to have a table wherevisitors would be able to actually try weaving abasket, by working on a “community” weavingproject.Our thought is to have a few large basket framesmade up ahead of time, and a variety of suitablematerials available to weave with: reed, seagrass,jute, heavy yarn, etc (nothing really small).In addition to helping people with the project,members who are staffing the table could bedoing some materials preparation, makingcordage…and we’re open to suggestions.Materials should be fairly easy to use, with not alot of preparation required, and basket framescould be a variety of styles – an egg basket, awicker style, a random weave form…To make this happen, we need some volunteersupport for various things:• Weave a basic basket frame to be usedthat day.• Donate materials to be used.• Help that day at the museum.If you would be interested in helping with thisproject and/or have materials to donate, pleasecontact Mary Irvine, 206-789-1067,ime@qwest.net.Materials could be dropped off at the Januaryguild meeting, but we would like to have someidea of what is coming.More Events in January:A Month Celebrating Basketry Arts Council of Snohomish CountyContainers, Contained and ContentsJanuary 9 - February 12, 2009Opening reception: January 9, 5 to 8 pmartscouncilofsnoco.org MuseoBaskets, an EvolutionJanuary 9 - February 1, 2009Museo.cc Pacini Lubel GalleryContemporary BasketryJanuary 8 - January 31, 2009Opening reception: January 8 6-8 pmpacinilubel.com Snow Goose AssociatesContemporary Native BasketryOpening reception January 9, 2009 6-8 pmsgassociates@quest.netRetreat UpdateHave You Sent in Your Spring RetreatRegistration? The Time is NOW!To avoid a late fee registrations must bepostmarked before January 7, 2009!Did you receive your Spring Retreat registration packetin November? If not, contact Karen Samdahl at 425-827-5372, Lmkarena@comcast.net immediately, ordownload the registration packet from our websitewww.nwbasketweavers.org.We will notify teachers early, by January 15 th , if theirclasses are a go. As of December 30 th many classeshave not reached the minimum number, so if you planto take classes, send in your registration ASAP lestyour favorite classes get cancelled.At this time the following classes are full: A. IrishPotato, S. Cherokee Twill Bowl, U. Oregon NeckPouch, and EE. Plaited Bark Pouch (you can be put ona waitlist for these).A Reminder: Sally Anaya is still collectingorders for the Spring Retreat denim shirts. CallSally at 425-271-0647 if you have questions.Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009

DOLL IT UP!Just a reminder to be working on your dolls for the “Doll ItUp” competition at the Spring Retreat in March, 2009!! Ifyou are unable to attend, you may submit your entry byemail with a digital photo attached.And for those that haven’t heard about it—for a donation of$3, you may purchase a doll pin kit from the NorthwestBasket Weavers Guild. Dress it up, weave around it, becreative! Only rule is that the doll is at least 25% of thefinished product.For questions or to purchase a doll, contact Massy or SallyAnaya, 425-271-0647, sallyanaya9@comcast.net.Regional Basket Day at theSequim Prairie GrangePortland Handweavers GuildAnnual SaleThe Portland Handweavers Guild Annual Sale,Handwovens Plus, showcasing the work of over 40 regionaltextile artists will be held April 24 – 26, 2009 at the OregonConvention Center located at 777 NE Martin Luther KingBoulevard, Portland, Oregon. Sale hours are Friday, April24, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M., Saturday, April 25, 10 A.M. to 7P.M., and Sunday, April 26, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Admissionis free.This is a once a year opportunity to browse and purchaseunique, handmade fiber art ranging from wearable art touseful table linens to decorative basketry. Choose fromjackets, scarves, shawls, placemats, blankets, rugs, beadweaving, baskets, both functional and sculptural, yarn andmuch more.The third annual Regional Basket Day was heldNovember 22 nd in Sequim, WA, and was a greatsuccess! Five full day classes were offered as well asdrop in projects for both adults and kids. All the fullday classes were filled in advance, with 32 non-guildmembers signing up. In total, 52 adults made basketsin either full day or drop in classes. We had only 4 kidsat the kids drop in table, but those kids left proudlycarrying their projects! And the kid’s table instructorswere able to help busy instructors of other classeswhere they needed.The Sequim Gazette ran a wonderful article the weekof the event, and as a result of that and other publicity,we had a lot of interested folks drop in during the dayto observe the various projects, purchase basketsoffered for sale by guild members and learn about theguild and upcoming events.This was the first regional basket day where wecharged students a nominal class fee. Full day classeswere $10 and half day/drop in were $5. This resultedin income of $495 to the guild to help offset costs.Many thanks go to the Sequim organizers, KatheyErvin and Sharle Osborne. In addition thanks are dueto a great set of instructors, Kay Harradine, SallyAnaya, Ann McKane, JoAnn Hart, Elaine Twogoodand her assistants Carol, Mary Auld, Marcee Charlsheand Karen Samdahl. And the event would not havebeen possible without a great bunch of guild membervolunteers, thanks to all of you who helped!Special events include Fashion Shows on Friday andSaturday at 2 P.M. featuring a scarf-tying lesson. JohnBeard will be demonstrating Ravenstail weaving, anancient Northwest Coast Indian technique all three days.Daily demonstrations of weaving, spinning and basketryand children’s hands-on activities will be ongoing.The Portland Handweavers Guild has been in existence forover 60 years. In addition to providing its members witheducational opportunities through lectures, workshops,scholarships, study groups, and venues to sell and exhibittheir work, the Guild is fostering a future interest in the craftby supporting the weaving program at DaVinci Art MagnetSchool. Members promote the craft of weaving throughpublic outreach demonstrations at schools and fairs.This event is held in conjunction with the annual sales ofthe Oregon Potters Association Ceramics Showcase, theCreative Metal Arts Guild, the Oregon Glass Guild, theNorthwest Fine Woodworkers Guild, the Guild of OregonWoodworkers and the Portland Bead Society. From the editors…All items for the newsletter, including class listings, photos, andarticles must be to us by the 15th of the previous month.Mary Etue Auld13333 Corliss Ave NorthSeattle, WA 98133(206) 365-1876 (home)(425) 388-3488 ext.4510 (work)email: maryauld@comcast.netandLouie ShellenbergerP.O. Box 1306Freeland, WA 98249(360) 331-2822 email: louie@whidbey.comNorthwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009

December Greetings from JackieAbrams!For several years now, I have been working in Africa,helping to develop craft industries. Just this week Ireturned from my third trip this year, this time tonorthern Ghana and Uganda. You can read moreabout these travels on my website:http://www.jackieabrams.com/africa.html.This work seems important, and I am rethinking myplans for 2009.I will continue to teach. I enjoy it, and it helps to paythe bills. I will not be participating in any craft shows,only in much smaller gallery and museum exhibitions.My time in the studio will be spent exploring some newtechniques, influenced by the women I meet and workwith in Africa.While refocusing, I will be clearing out both my studioand my website. All work is 30% off the listed price.40% off for two or more pieces. This does not apply tospecial orders. If the piece is over $100, shipping isincluded. Please call or e-mail about the availability ofany piece that interests you.I wish you all a happy and healthy 2009!Jackie Abrams21 Howard StreetBrattleboro, VT 05301802-257-2688jackieabrams@verizon.netwww.jackieabrams.comNative Women Artists Featured atAnnual Museum GatheringJanuary 24, 2009, La ConnerLa Conner, WA – Nine distinguished artists from sevenPacific Northwest tribal communities from Oregon toAlaska will be featured at “Qwu?qwsa - A Gathering ofNative Women Artists: Celebrating Old & New Traditions”on Saturday, January 24, from 11 am to 4 pm, at theSkagit County Historical Museum.Throughout the day, the artists will demonstrate and discusstraditional and contemporary forms of weaving, basketmaking, quilting, fiber arts, pottery and beading. A paneldiscussion at 2 pm will focus on the role of women in therevival of traditional native art, the adaptation of traditionsto contemporary life and the challenges for passing on thesetraditions. The artists’ works will be available for purchase.The following distinguished artists will participate:Sharon Akers, Omaha, has been beading for many years.She does beadwork and makes dance regalia for her family.Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009Ms. Akers is accomplished in several different styles ofbeading and especially enjoys creating bags. Appropriately,her Native name, Haa Wate’, means “leather dress.”Bernyce K. Courtney, of Wasco Tlingit heritage,expresses her traditions in quilting and has had her quilts onexhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of theAmerican Indian.Chloe French is a member of the Tlingit Killerwhale clan.Since retiring to Bellingham after teaching for many yearsin California, she has concentrated on Chilkat weaving, andis focusing now on completing a full-size Chilkat robe. Ms.French weaves hats and blankets, spinning her own warp onher thigh, the Tlingit way. She also creates traditionalbutton robes and beaded necklaces and gives instruction inChilkat weaving and button robe making.Pat Courtney Gold, Wasco, is a featured basket weaver inthe PBS series, “Craft in America” and the traveling exhibit.She is also co-producer and director of documentary film,“Northwest Native Elder Basketweavers, Honoring OurHeritage.” She helped revive the art of Wasco basketweaving with its geometric images and motifs. Ms. Goldreceived a National Endowment for the Arts HeritageFellowship in 2007 and the 2001 Oregon Governor’s ArtsAward. Her work has been exhibited nationally andinternationally.Fran James is an honored Lummi basket maker. Fran wasraised by her grandmother on an island where they raised500 head of sheep. She learned to gather traditional basketrymaterials, spin and knit from her grandmother at the age ofnine. Ms. James and her son, Bill James, have beeninstrumental in reviving and continuing the traditionalweaving and basketry skills of the Lummi people.Betty Pasco, a Suquamish tribal member, works intraditional Coast Salish basketry as well as traditional Salishwool weaving. She has been instrumental in helping torevive these art forms and teaches her skills to Suquamishgirls.Lillian Pitt, from the Columbia River Gorge, is known as agreat innovator within her tradition. She works in a widevariety of materials including clay -- using the Asian rakuand anagama techniques – along with bronze and preciousmetals, and mixes media and technologies from around theglobe. Ms. Pitt’s art has been exhibited in Europe, NewZealand, Japan and the U.S. including the Burke Museumand Heard Museum.Lisa Telford is both a master Haida basket weaver andtraditional cedar bark garment and ceremonial hat maker.Her award-winning work incorporates both contemporaryand traditional methods of weaving including twining andplaiting. Lisa’s dedication to educating and preserving herculture helps to protect the disappearing traditional Haidaart forms. Her baskets can be seen in the collections of TheOregon Historical Society, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, The

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, TheHeard Museum, The Portland Art Museum and The BurkeMuseum.Lois Chichinoff Thadei is a fourth-generation Aleut artist.She is an accomplished weaver, using indigenous wildmaterials, a potter and paper artist. She teaches traditionalweaving and Native American art history. Ms. Thadei wasthe recipient of the prestigious Artist Trust GAP Award andthe First Peoples Fund Cultural Capital Fellowship in 2007and the First Peoples Community Spirit Award in 2006among others. She has exhibited her work nationally andinternationally including the National Centre forContemporary Art in Russia, the Squaxin Island TribeMuseum, the Burke Museum and the Washington StateLieutenant Governor's Invitational Art Show.Admission: Adults: $4; Seniors & Children 6-12: $3;Families: $8; Children under 6 and Museum Members:Free. The Skagit County Historical Museum is located at501 S. 4th Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. Formore information, call 360-466-3365 or visitwww.skagitcounty.net/museum.Guild Member Class Listings for Winter 2009Send class notices to both newsletter editors Mary Auld at: maryauld@comcast.net andLouie Shellenberger at: louie@whidbey.comDates Instructor Class Cost Location Information1/05/09,1/12/09,1/26/092/02/09,2/09/09,2/25/093/02/09,3/09/09,3/16/094/06/09,4/13/09,4/20/09Sally Anaya Northwest Braids Tukwila Parks & Rec 425-271-0647 home253-318-9462 cellSally AnayaSally AnayaSally AnayaTi-TwinedSimplicityCedar Star ‘n’BulrushCherokee TwillBowlJanuary 17 Sue Marvin Gourd with PineNeedle/ TeneriffeLidJanuary 24 Sue Marvin Small Cedar andDyed Cedar TwillTrayFebruary 21 Sue Marvin Cedar and AshPine Cone BasketTukwila Parks & RecTukwila Parks & RecTukwila Parks & Rec$88 The WeavingWorksPacific NW NeedleArts Guild$90 The WeavingWorks425-271-0647 home253-318-9462 cell425-271-0647 home253-318-9462 cell425-271-0647 home253-318-9462 cell206-524-1221Contact Marilyn @206-363-6077206-524-1221VariesMarcyJohnsonAppalachian,Wicker,PapermakingClasses and costs vary, taughtat my studio on WhidbeyIsland360-331-2660marcyjohnson@whidbey.netVariesCarol WilliamsClasses and costsvaryIf you have a room at yourhome or place of business fora group of 5-8 and want tolearn how to make a basket,call me206-938-2745Make Baskets in Alaska for 11 daysContact Jeannie McFarland for 2009 datesJim & Jeannie McFarlandMcFarland's FLOATELPO Box 19149Thorne Bay, AK 999191-888-828-3335www.mcfarland'sfloatel.comwww.basketsandbullets.comfloatel@starband.netNorthwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009

Basket Day in Sequim, WANovember 22, 2008The beautiful display of baskets for saleAnne McKane with her classJo Ann Hart explains a technique toTeresa MurphyKay Harradine with her classAnne McKane shows how to lay out theSally Anaya and a studentNorthwest base Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009Elaine Twogood demonstrates ona student’s basket

A North West Basket Weavers EventSummer WeaveRegistration / Reservation FormJune 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2009Seabeck Conference Center, Seabeck, WAEscape to Summer Weave – a time to weave, visit, and relax with basketweavers! There are no formal classes or workshops, but plenty of inspirationand sharing, in a beautiful setting. Bring your own materials and projects –there is plenty of room for all types of weaving! Registration fees includeroom and board.Space is limited – you are encouraged to register early!!!NAME:ADDRESS:CITY / STATE / ZIPE-MAILDAY PHONE:EVE PHONE:REGISTRATION FEES (Choose One)AmountRegistration Fee: Thurs – Sun (3 nights & 9 meals) $169.00Registration Fee: Fri – Sun (2 nights & 6 meals) $125.00If registration is full, I would like to be on the waiting list. Yes NoSleeping Accommodations (2 per room, minimum)I would like to room with:I would like to be placed with others like me: □ night owls □ early birds □ I am both □ I am a snorerFirst Aid: □ I am currently trained for CPR First Aid & willing to be designated CPR/First Aid person.Do you have any mobility issues: □ Yes □ NoMeals: □ Vegetarian entrees □ Dietary health restrictions: _______________________________________________They do an excellent job of catering to special diets.Volunteer Jobs I am willing to help with:□ Setup (Thurs Aft) □ Registration/Check In □ Whatever is needed during the weekend□ Pre-event preparations, as needed □ Clean Up meeting space & room check (Sun Aft)□ Emergency contact: ________________________________________________________________Registration deadline: March 31, 2009Cancellation Policy: A full refund, less $15 processing fee, will be made on cancellations received before March 31, 2009.After that date, refunds will be made (less the processing fee) only if required minimum attendance is maintained.Make checks out to: NW Basket Weavers. All registrations/reservations will be processed by post mark date.Mail this completed form and your check to:Summer Weave – c/o Sally Anaya18604 132 nd Pl SERenton, WA 98058Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2009

California Gourd SocietyBaskets and Gourds: Containers of Our CultureApril 17 - 18, 2010This conference will be hosted by the Tulare/Sequoia Gourd Patch, and endorsed by theCalifornia Gourd Society. It is the third Basket/Gourd Conference to be held in the city ofVisalia, California. Visalia is located in the center of the California, close to Sequoia, King’sCanyon, and Yosemite National Parks.We are seeking teachers for this event.Friday, April 16, 2010 –Opening Reception, an Exhibit featuring Baskets and Gourds,Containers of our Culture, 6:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Arts Visalia indowntown Visalia.Saturday, April 17, 2010 – Classes to be held 9-3.Venders Booths open 9-4Teachers Market Place 4-6Dinner 6:30-8:00Two wonderful keynote speakers will share their art during the dinner: noted author andartist, Ginger Summit, and renowned Washoe basket maker, Sue Coleman.Sunday, April 18, 2010 - Classes to be held 9-3Venders Booths open 9-4Fees: Class Fee for Participants: $65Teachers will receive $45 per student, and may also charge a materials fee.Proposals must be received by March 31, 2009. Class decisions will be mailed by May 1,2009. Please send the teaching application, biography, photo, and CD to the following address.If you have any questions, please contact me.Sincerely,Toni Best capineneedles@sbcglobal.netP.O. Box 6846 (559) 627-5430Visalia, CA 93290Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry Guild

Teacher Application: Baskets and Gourds, Containers of Our CultureName________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________City _____________________________ State ________________ Zip_________________Phone ____________________________ E-mail Address ____________________________Name of Class ___________________________ Medium _____________________________Day or days preferred: Saturday _____ Sunday ____ (6 hour classes only)Class Level: All Levels ____ Beginner ____ Intermediate ____ Advanced ____Can student expect to finish this project within class time? Yes ___ No ___Number of students you will take: Minimum __________ Maximum _____________I am interested in participating in Teachers’ Market Place.I am interested in vendor information. Yes__ No __Yes__ No __Approx. Dimensions of Project: Length _________________ Width _________________Diameter _______________ Height _________________Description (include special skills taught or emphasized, or techniques demonstrated). Pleaseuse 40 words or less. You may use back of this sheet or attach another page if you wish.Total Materials and Preparation Fee per student: $________________Material or supplies required ofstudent:_____________________________________________(If possible, please bring cleaned, pre-cut gourds.)Table sizes are 6 x 2 ½ and 8 x 4. Approximate number of students per: 6’ table ___ 8’ table __Additional requirements: (You will be assigned an aide to help with administrative tasks.)Teaching Assistant ____ Water ____ Electricity ____Other:__________________________________________________________________Please include with your application:• Teacher’s Biography (50 words or less)• A quality photograph (not a drawing) and a high resolution image on a CD (369 spi orhigher, no compression. JPG, Tiff, or EPS format) of your teaching project.Proposal must be received by March 31, 2009. Class decisions will be mailed by May 1, 2009.I give my permission to use my class project photos to promote this event in print and on theInternet.Signed __________________________________ Date _________________________Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry Guild

Northwest Basket WeaversVi Phillips Basketry GuildP.O. Box 75131Seattle, WA 98175-0131Web site: www.nwbasketweavers.orgCelebrating 27 years of basketry1982-2009NORTHWEST BASKET WEAVERS -VI PHILLIPS BASKETRY GUILDMeetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th, Shoreline, WAMembership dues are: $25.00-Regular, $35.00-Business (calendar year is January to December). Please direct changes of address,membership dues, requests for membership and all other inquiries to: Northwest Basket Weavers - Vi Phillips Basketry Guild, P.O.Box 75131, Seattle, WA 98175-0131.2008 Guild Officers and Board of Directors Director, Marcee Charlshe 2009 425-868-9968President, Massy Anaya 2009 206-271-0647 Director, Miggie Keuler 2009 206-542-6467Vice President, Mary Auld 2009 206-365-1876 Director, Katherine Lewis 2009 360-428-3076Recording Secretary, Sharle Osborne 2010 360-683-8816 Director, Elaine Twogood 2010 253-927-5298Corresponding Secretary, Karen Brattesani 2011 206-362-5521 Director, Sheila Wray 2010 253-927-7033Treasurer, Johanna Mandt 2010 206-367-2724 Director, Sally Anaya 2011 253-318-9462Advisory Committee: Marian Gee, Ann McKane, Carol WilliamsNEWSLETTER DEADLINE—15th OF PRIOR MONTHNewsletter articles may be reprinted with our permission if credit is given. Graphics in this newsletter, unless otherwise credited, are reprintedwith permission from "BASKETRY GRAPHICS", drawings by Margaret Davidson, published by Margaret Davidson, and distributed by PacificWeave, P.O. Box 15457, Seattle, WA 98115, Phone - (206) 523-8955 or (800) 87-WEAVE.Send change of address or e-mail to: Marcee Charlshe, 2120 – 227 th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA 98074email: mdcharlshe@yahoo.comADVERTISING: Payment must accompany camera-ready copy. DISPLAY ADVERTISING - 1/4 Page @ $5.00, 1/2 Page @ $8.00, FullPage @ $15.00. Classifieds, 3 lines $1.00 Run the same ad for three consecutive issues and receive a 10% Discount.Mail NEWSLETTER INFORMATION and CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING to: Mary Etue Auld, NWBW Newsletter Editor, 13333 Corliss N.,Seattle, WA 98133. Phone: Eve: 206-365-1876 Day: 425-388-3488 Ext. 4510, maryauld@comcast.net(Please send corrections to the above information to Mary Auld )Updated 10/01/08Northwest Basket Weavers/Vi Phillips Basketry GuildJanuary 2008