January 2009 - Northwest Basket Weavers

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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
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