February 5—7, 2016 - Georgia Basketry Association

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February 5—7, 2016 - Georgia Basketry Association
Georgia Basketry Association
Annual Convention
February 5—7, 2016
Hilton Hotel and Conference Center
Marietta, GA
888-685-2500
We are proud to share our wonderful invitation to Baskets with Friends 2016
convention brochure. We are certain that you’ll agree that your committee has lined
up a dynamic group of teachers and wonderful selection of baskets.
For the second year in a row, you are invited to join us at the Hilton Atlanta Marietta
Hotel & Conference Center in historic Marietta. This year, we will enjoy the use of the
entire lower convention level. In addition, we’ll provide a complimentary snack Friday
night, and Saturday features a complimentary lunch that you can enjoy in the dining room
overlooking the golf course.
We hope that you will consider inviting a friend to the convention too. If you bring a first time
GBA convention attendee, you will have your dues paid in 2017 by GBA. We hope that you will
join us and consider donating a raffle item or door prize. Also, please bring a small basket
ornament for the basket Christmas tree. Annually, we donate $1 to the American Cancer Society
for every raffle ticket entered for the tree. We look forward to seeing you in February!
Lillian and Kathy
Committees
Name
Phone
Email
Lillian Ansley
404-376-7075
lckirbo@aol.com
Kathy Cosgrove
404-402-3289
kmc6603@aol.com
Kathleen Fosha
678-938-5600
kathleenfosha@gmail.com
Kathie Smith
770-843-6186
halosmi@aol.com
Class Assignments
Sandy Quackenbush
770-262-3683
sandyquack215@gmail.com
Door Prizes
Diane Carscaddon
843-838-1334
carscaddon116@centurylink.com
Connie Baughman
770-972-4412
ctbau@aol.com
Financial
Sybil Sweat
770-594-0780
sweatsybilts@aol.com
Goody Bags
Suzanne Marvin
404-275-4007
lakesidecottage@comcast.net
Trisha Brown
508-965-9990
trishabrown19@comcast.net
Jury Coordinator
Barb Wisuri
770-529-3504
wisurib@gmail.com
Logistics
Jean Nash
404-822-6122
dancinjean@aol.com
Logo Sales
Kathie Smith
770-843-6186
halosmi@aol.com
Raffle
Pattie Bagley
678-231-2860
auntpattie@aol.com
Laurine Haynes
770-434-0363
doryanna@aol.com
Teacher Liaison/
Marketplace
Patti Patterson
404-444-8669
basketpatti55@yahoo.com
Vendors
Hannah Sommer
770-434-7501
hannansommer007@yahoo.com
Welcome/Check In
Kathy Weiss
770-993-9410
weissk@bellsouth.net
Pat Beagle
706-923-2636
pat@ofexpo.com
Peggy McLeer
770-262-5572
bdpeg@bellsouth.net
Co-Chairs
Brochure
Baskets with Friends 2016
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Registration Policies
You must be a member of Georgia Basketry Association to register for classes.
You must use the registration form (or a copy) enclosed with the Convention Brochure to register
for classes. Additional copies are available at www.georgiabasketry.com
The registration fee is $65. Registration includes classes on all three days, all functions and
activities in the Hilton Hotel, snack on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Payment must be enclosed
when returning the registration form.
ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED 4x9 STAMPED ENVELOPE.
Class material fees are not included in the registration fee. These will be due upon notification of
class assignments. Details will be provided in the Class Confirmation letter.
Registration forms postmarked by September 30th will be treated as “First Day” registration.
Classes will be filled by random selection from these forms for those whose membership dues were
paid by July 1. Registrations postmarked October 1st or later or those paying membership dues
after July 1 will be assigned space based on availability and according to postmark date.
Registration does not guarantee placement in requested classes. Please select three choices for
each day. If none of your top three choices are available, you will be contacted and given an
opportunity to select another class.
DO NOT choose any class you are unwilling to take.
Enter the complete and correct class code when filling our the form. Classes are assigned according
to their codes. Choices should be listed in order of preference. Please keep in mind skill levels
when registering for classes.
All cancellations, either for the entire convention or for a specific class, MUST be in writing to GBA,
1785 Azalea Springs Tr, Roswell, GA 30075. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from all
refunds. NO REFUNDS will be issued after December 20, 2015 but you will get a class kit. You
are responsible for making arrangements to pick up your class kit(s) or having them shipped at
your expense.
Class Levels
Beginner
Have little or no weaving experience with materials being used. For example,
you have woven with flat reed and the class you wish to take is round reed for
which you have not tried.
Intermediate
Skilled at basic techniques with material being used. Weaver has no trouble
setting up bases, twining, over-under weave and rims using the material of the
class offered.
Advanced
Have mastered all basic skills and ready to try new techniques, fibers,
shaping, and creative methods.
All Levels
Class suitable for all level of weavers.
Baskets with Friends 2016
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Friday Classes
F-1
F-3
Weave a double base/double
wall ash basket over a class
mold. Outer wall is the reverse
of the inner wall. Emphasis on
mold weaving techniques, rim
preparation, and application.
Nimble fingers needed for this
mini basket. Students may
bring a task light.
Students will learn how to set
up a Nantucket basket and twill
weave. Basket is woven over a
plastic mold. Stakes and
weavers are cane. Base and slip
on rim are cherry and will be
prefinished. This is the first in
the set of nesting baskets.
Fri 1-7
Kathy Tessler
Reversals in Ash
2 3/4”H x 3”D
$41/Intermediate•6 hours
Fri 1-7
Jan Beyma
Small Nantucket Swirl Basket
5”H x 7”D
$65/Intermediate•6 hours
F-4
Fri 1-7
Sharon Klusmann
Smoky Valley
10”H* x 8”L x 7”W
$57/Intermediate•6 hours
*with handle
This striking black, natural and
smoked reed basket begins
with a D handle inserted into an
oval wooden base. Learn triple
twining in pairs, a 3 piece
braid, descending rows and a
decorative X’s handle. It’s
embellished with a pre-made
white cord flower with button
center.
Class Full
F-6
Fri 1-7
Alice Ogden
Cracker and Bread Basket
3”H x 13”L x 5”W
$135/All Levels•6 hours
Woven on a plastic form, this
basket is chase woven in black
ash and has heart shaped oak
handles prepared in advance by
Alice. It is single lashed in class
with option for double lashing
outside of class. Woven with
wonderful black ash splints and
oak rims and handles prepared
by Alice.
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Friday Classes Continued
Class Full
F-7
Fri 1-7
JoAnn Kelly Catsos
Mini Berkshire Backpack
4”H x 2 3/4”L x 2”W
$90/Intermediate•6 hours
Chase weave with black ash
splint over a puzzle mold to
create this mini pack basket. It
has all the features of a full size
pack—lashed rims, leather
harness and ash skeds on the
base. Perfect size for business
cards. Student tool box
provided.
F-8
Fri 1-7
Gail Hutchinson
X’s and Ohhhhh’s
6”H x 8 1/2”L x 5”W
$68/Intermediate•6 hours
Weave with beautiful spaced
dyed reed over a mold. With this
wooden bottom basket, learn
three rod-wale with a step-up,
German twill, and cross overs.
F-9
Fri 1-7
Joni-Dee Ross
Kingston Choice
3”H x 3”D
(5 1/4”H with handle)
$120/All Levels•6 hours
Learn a unique way to weave and
create a woven lid. Wood is
walnut, knobs are ivory, lid also
capped in ivory. Please contact
teacher (hncbjdr@icloud.com)
for cherry or maple wood. Options
for scrimmed knobs available
during class for an additional fee.
This is the 4th basket in the
“Choice” series.
Class Full
F-10
Fri 1-7
Kathy Taylor
Matchbook Basket
6”H x 4”L x 2”W
$75/All Levels•6 hours
F-12
This hand pounded black ash
basket is woven on a mold.
Accent bands have been prestamped or may be left natural.
When complete, this basket will
hold book matches or small
box matches. The basket will
sit or can be hung.
Features herringbone bottom,
large oval top with 2 braided
leather handles. The material is
made of “hand split” white oak
from trees Billy cuts and
prepares. He will share all
things concerning the
processing of white oak.
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Fri 1-7
Billy Owens
Ozark Baby Basket
8 1/2 H” x 18” L x 9”W
$95/All Levels•6 hours
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Friday Classes Continued
F-13
Fri 1-7
Denise Bendelewski
Checks and Balances
9”H x 3”D
$55/All Levels•6 hours
F-14
F-15
Woven on a 3” glass vase, this
basket uses two color spokes
and dyed cane chase woven to
make pattern. Variety of color
choices will be available.
Original design using a hardwood
base and a variety of natural and
dyed reed. The rim is lashed with
waxed linen. Nancy will teach
how to create varied twill patterns
in one basket so that the design
changes from front to back.
Construct this basket on a class
mold using cherry base, solid rim
and cane staves. This ring
holder is adorned with an acrylic
ring holder center and can be
upgraded to ivory for an
additional $26. This basket fits
inside a round jewelry basket
(see Trisha’s Saturday’s class
offering.)
Fri 1-7
Nancy Jones
Oval Cherokee Twill
7 1/2”H x 11 1/2”L x 7 3/4” W
$65/Intermediate•6 hours
Two Day Class
Friday/Sunday
Fri 1-7
Trisha Brown
Ring Holder
2” H x 3 1/2”D
$45/All Levels•6 hours
Saturday Classes
Class Full
F/Su-1
Fri 1-7 & Sun 8-12
Eric Taylor
Full Twist
8”H x 5 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W
$120/Intermediate•10 hours
Sa-1
Sa-2
Note: This is a two day class
which will start on Friday and
continue on Sunday.
It begins with a wooden base
and can be woven in Autumn
space dyed reed (shown) or
Pastel space dyed reed. Available
for purchase—lid with random
space dyed knob ($15) and
liners. Indicate color choice and
if you would like to purchase a
lid.
Weave with precisely prepared
black ash splint over a class
mold to create this mini version
of JoAnn’s Bureau basket. Use
a graph to make the diamond
twill which is highlighted by the
brown heartwood stakes and
white sapwood weavers. Splint
is small so patience and good
lighting is required.
A cherry arched base lifts this
basket to new heights! Woven on
a class mold, weave in a bunch of
brown ash curls and you will walk
away with an art piece.
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Sat 8:30-5:30
Sharon Klusmann
Oma’s Knitting Basket
11”H x 11”D
$73/Intermediate•8 hours
Sat 8:30-5:30
JoAnn Kelly Catsos
Mini Diamond Twill Bureau
2”H x 4”L x 2 1/2”W
$85/Int-Adv•8 hours
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Saturday Classes Continued
Sa-3
Sat 8:30-5:30
Joni-Dee Ross
10” Tray
2 7/8”H x 10 1/4”D
$145/All Levels•8 hours
This 10” tray base is cherry and
rim is with cherry with ebony
inlay. Staves, filler and lasher
black. Special rim technique
avoids nailing through the ebony
inlay. Carved pieces of ebony
will be available for an additional
fee. There is also a 12” and 14”
tray in this set. Contact
hncbjdr@icloud.com for options
to weave a larger tray. Nantucket
experience helpful.
Sa-6
Sat 8:30-5:30
Eric Taylor
Twist and Stretch
9”H x 3”L x 3”W
$120/Intermediate•8 hours
This art basket is chase woven
over a class mold using quality
brown ash and new arched
cherry base and rim with
handles. Two rows of ash curls
are added for decoration.
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Sa-4
Sat 8:30-5:30
Trisha Brown
Jewelry Basket with Liner
2 1/2” H x 9 1/2”D
$190/All Levels•8 hours
Weave a 9 1/2” round jewelry basket
with cherry base, solid cherry rim
and cherry staves. Baskets will be
set up on class mold and ready to
weave. A wooden cover or option to
weave a lid outside of class is
available for an additional fee— if
interested contact
trishabrown19@comcast.net.
(Friday’s Ring Holder fits in the
center of this basket.)
Sa-7
Sat 8:30-5:30
Jan Beyma
Nantucket Straw Container
10 1/2”H x 3 1/2”D
$80/Intermediate•8 hours
The straw container begins with
a cherry base, cane staves and
weavers and is woven over a
plastic mold which remains part
of the finished basket. It is
finished with a slip on cherry
rim and cherry lid. Basket will
be pre-started.
Sa-5
Sat 8:30-5:30
Gail Hutchinson
Jester
7 1/2”H x 11”D
$79/Intermediate•8 hours
This basket has a unique
open weave bottom. Learn 3
and 4 rod wale with step-up,
1-2 twill, wheels, overlay
placement, and a waxed linen
lashed rimmed with a keeper.
Cable ties and spoke weight
are helpful.
Sa-8
Sat 8:30-5:30
Alice Ogden
Oval Market Basket
7”H x 11”L x 8”W
(12” H with Handle)
$165/Intermediate•8 hours
This black ash basket has 3/8”
uprights and is chase woven with
1/8” back ash weavers and is
completed with a hand whittled
white oak rim and pre-notched
handle. A sturdy basket with lots
of uses. All materials prepared by
Alice.
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Saturday Classes Continued
Class Full
Sa-10
Sat 8:30-5:30
Kathy Tessler
Itsy Bitsy Birdhouse
3 1/2”H x 2 1/2”L x 2 1/2”W
$42/Intermediate•8 hours
Weave a little birdhouse with
ash over a class mold. Roof is
woven as a flat mat and
attached to the bird house.
Emphasis on ash weaving
techniques.
Sa-12
Sat 8:30-5:30
Billy Owens
Small Laundry
10”H x 18”D
(13” H with Handle)
$90/All Levels•8 hours
The Small Laundry basket is a
large round basket with two oak
handles, and strong working
bottom great for holding anything
you can imagine. The material is
made of “hand split” white oak
from trees Billy cuts and prepares.
He will share all things concerning
the processing of white oak.
Sa-13
Sat 8:30-5:30
Kathy Taylor
9” Shaker Fruit
10”D x 11”H (Bonnet) or 7”H (Ears)
$120/Intermediate•8 hours
Student has a choice of weaving
a bonnet handle or ear handle
Shaker Fruit Basket. The molds
and materials were prepared by
Nathan Taylor using methods
gleaned from his 10 year
research of Shaker Baskets.
Two Day Class
Saturday/Sunday
Sa/Su-1 Sat 8:30-5:30 & Sun 8-12
Nancy Jones
Friends Afoot
5 1/4”H x 12”L x 8”W
$88/Intermediate•12 hours
Original design using an interlacing
technique. Includes petroglyph
figures on the front of the basket and
twill design on the back of the
basket. Basket uses a wooden base,
braided seagrass, waxed linen, cane
and reed. Emphasis placed on design
element.
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Sunday Classes
Class Full
Su-1
Sun 8-12
Joni-Dee Ross
Hint of Color
3 3/4”H x 4 1/4”L x 3 3/4”W
$105/All Levels•4 hours
Students will learn a simple way
of adding waxed linen to the
weaving of a Nantucket (variety
of colors available). Choice of
cherry or walnut base/rim/lid.
Basket comes with ivory capped
knob to complete the lid. Brush
up on skills needed to correctly
taper staves for an oval basket.
Class Full
Su-3
Sun 8-12
Alice Ogden
Make One/Take One Dyed
2”H x 2 1/2”D
$85/Intermediate•4 hours
This small dyed basket is
woven over a mold that the
student will keep to make the
2nd basket at home. The
bottom is “jump started.” The
sides are chase woven using
an over one under one weave
followed by an over one
under three weave giving the
sides of this basket stripes.
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Su-4
Sun 8-12
Gail Hutchinson
All American Mini Berry
2 1/4”H x 3 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W
$59/Intermediate•4 hours
This mini basket is woven with
American hardwoods: white oak
and space dyed poplar. Add
white oak rims and Indian swing
handle to finish this sweet mini.
Learn 2x2 and 1-2 twill. Sharp
lockback knife is helpful.
Su-5
Sun 8-12
Sharon Klusmann
Basket Drawers & Shelf
Shelf: 15”H x 14”L x 5 1/4”W
Basket: 4 1/4”H x 4 1/2” W x 5 1/2”L
$68/All Levels•4 hours
Perfect shelf for any room. You
will complete one basket
drawer and receive material to
complete a second. Will learn
how to make a seagrass knot
on front as a drawer pull and
embellish as a flower. Specify
Navy (shown), Dk Green or
Burgundy. Bring needle nose
pliers.
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Sunday Classes Continued
Su-6
Su-7
Learn the traditional craft of
weaving with wheat while
making 4+ different heart
shaped charms (Mordifords).
Learn flat plaits and round
spiral plaits. Makes a great gift
or holiday ornaments. Bring
spray bottle, towel, scissors.
Students will learn how to set up
a Nantucket basket, insert a twill
weave in the middle and over
under weave. Stakes and
weavers are cane, cherry base
and slip on rim. Students will
insert an acrylic bowl once
finished so that it can be used
for dips or other goodies.
Sun 8-12
JoAnn Kelly Catsos
Wheat Weaving–Mordiford
Various Sizes 4”-10”
$42/All Levels•4 hours
Sun 8-12
Jan Beyma
Nantucket Dip Basket
4 1/2”H x 6 3/4”D
$65/Beginner•4 hours
Su-8
Sun 8-12
Kathy Tessler
Ash Basket Necklaces
2”H x 1 1/2”L x 1/2”W
$28/All Levels•4 hours
Students will weave a small
ash basket over a mold they
can keep. Materials for two
baskets included in class fee.
Choose plain weave or twill
Choice of colors available.
Class Full
Su-9
Sun 8-12
Trisha Brown
Ivory Nantucket Pendant
2”H with Bale, 1 5/8”D
$125/All Levels•4 hours
Learn the techniques of weaving
minis as you create this
beautiful woven pendant.
Constructed using an ivory
base, solid ivory rim, cane
staves and an ivory bale. (Other
bale choices are available upon
request:
trishabrown19@comcast.net)
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Su-10
Sun 8-12
Billy Owens
Caddy with Oak Insert
6”H x 10”L x 6”W
(10” H with Handle)
$80/All Levels•4 hours
The Caddy is rectangular woven
with a herringbone bottom, has
solid oak dividers creating 4
compartments. Perfect not only
for picnics but for baby items
too. The material is made of
“hand split” white oak.
Su-11
Sun 8-12
Kathy Taylor
Mini Bushwacker Friendship
3 1/2”H x 3 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W
$50/Intermediate•4 hours
This easily made free hand
3 1/2” mini basket is completed
exactly like the infinitely larger
Bushwacker Friendship Pie
basket made with hand
pounded black ash. For those
who like small baskets, this one
is not to be missed.
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Important Information
RAFFLE
There is always a lot of excitement about raffle items. Please add to the fun
by bringing along one or more of your own items. TIP: Bring address labels
to apply to the raffle tickets to avoid writing your name on each ticket.
GOODY BAGS
Items are needed for the Goody Bags. If you would like to add to the
element of surprise, contact Suzanne Marvin or Trisha Brown.
DOOR PRIZES
We’re hoping to have a variety of door prizes this year. Please help us by
bringing something to donate. Contact Diana Carscaddon or Connie
Baughman with questions.
MARKETPLACE
Tables (2 maximum) for teachers are free; additional tables are $5 each.
Non-teacher tables are $5 each. Please contact Patti Patterson.
NAME TAG HOLDER
First timers will get a GBA name holder. Returning attendees, please
remember to bring your holder.
Location/Accommodations
The convention will be held at the Hilton Marietta Atlanta Conference Center. Please contact the
hotel directly at 888-685-2500 to reserve your room under our special rate of $99 per room night.
The deadline for this special rate is January 4, 2016. Please specify “Georgia Basketry
Association” when placing your room reservation. Visit www.georgiabasketry.org for quick and
easy room reservations online or www.mariettaatlantaconferencecenter.com for more information.
Refreshments
A hearty snack will be provided on Friday. On Saturday, a lunch buffet will be served.
Members— Bring a First Time Attendee
All members who bring a first-time attendee to the convention will receive credit of $15 towards
their 2016-2017 GBA dues. The first time attendee will need to note your referral in the
Registration form.
Logo Design
Special thanks and appreciation go to Lynne Talbot-Taylor who designed the
Baskets with Friends logo. Lynne is an accomplished art director who has worked
with national advertising agencies and for some of the world’s leading brands.
Lynne is the author of the Basketmaker’s Wife blog www.thebasketmakerswife.com.
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Convention Schedule
Friday, February 5
Convention Registration
Hotel Registration
Classes
Vendors*
Noon—5:00 pm
3:00 pm
1:00 pm—7:00 pm
Noon—8:00 pm
Saturday, February 6
Convention Registration
Classes
Vendors*
Lunch
Marketplace
GBA Business Meeting
Raffle
8:00 am—9 am
8:30 am—5:30 pm
8:00 am—7:00 pm
Noon—1:00 pm
7:30 pm—8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Immediately following GBA meeting
Sunday, February 7
Classes
Vendors*
8:00 am—Noon
7:30 am—Noon
* All times at Vendor’s discretion
Teacher Biographies
Want to learn more about the teachers? Check out their biographies on the website at
www.georgiabasketry.com
Class Schedule at a Glance
Instructor
Friday Classes
Saturday Classes
Sunday Classes
Denise Bendelewski Checks & Balances•All•$55
Jan Beyma
Small Nantucket Swirl•Int•$65
Nantucket Straw Holder•Int•$80
Nantucket Dip Bowl•Beg•$65
Trisha Brown
Ring Holder•All•$45
Jewelry Basket•All•$190
Nantucket Pendant•All•$125
FULL
JoAnn Kelly Catsos
Mini Berkshire Backpack•Int•$90
FULL
Mini Diamond Twill•Int/Ad•$85
Wheat Weaving•All•$42
Gail Hutchinson
X’s and Ohhhhh’s•Int•$68
Jester•Int•$79
All American Mini Berry•Int•$59
Nancy Jones
Oval Cherokee Twill•Int•$65
Sharon Klusmann
Smoky Valley•Int•$57
Alice Ogden
Cracker & Bread•All•$135
Billy Owens
<—————Friends Afoot•Int•$88 —————>
Oma’s Knitting •Int•$73
Basket Drawers & Shelf•All•$68
Oval Market•Int•$165
Make 1 Take 1 Dyed•Int•$85
FULL
Ozark Baby Basket•All•$95 FULL
Small Laundry•All•$90 FULL
Caddy w/Oak Insert•All•$80
Joni-Dee Ross
Kingston Choice•All•$120
10” Tray•All•$145 FULL
Hint of Color•All•$105 FULL
Eric Taylor
Full Twist (Day 1/2)•Int•$120
Twist & Stretch•Int•$120
Full Twist (Day 2/2)•Int•$120
Kathy Taylor
Matchbook Basket•All•$75
9” Shaker Fruit•Int•$120
Mini Bushwacker•Int•$50
Kathy Tessler
Reversals in Ash•Int•$41
Itsy Bitsy Birdhouse•Int•$42
Ash Basket Necklace•All•$28
Baskets with Friends 2016
FULL
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