2013 “WEAVING YOUR CARES BEHIND”

Come join us for our 7th annual retreat
2013
“WEAVING YOUR CARES BEHIND”
October 25, 26, 27, 2013
In
Beautiful Bedford, Pennsylvania
You can relax and weave with one of your favorite
teachers or be brave and challenge yourself with
something new and different.
Our 2013 instructors include: Susie Billingsley,
Dianne Gleixner, Debbie Hurd, Joni-Dee Ross,
Joel Simpson and Dawn Simpson. The retreat
offers you a choice of 16 different classes.
“Weaving Your Cares Behind” will be held at
the Bedford Travel Lodge (formerly the Bedford
Inn/Clara’s Place), 4517 Business 220, Bedford,
PA 15522. It is located off I-99, Exit 1 or off the
PA Turnpike, Exit 146, 1/4 mile on left. We
suggest you make your reservations early by
calling (814) 623-9006 and tell them you’re with
the basketweavers, to obtain the special rate.
The registration fee of $65.00 includes lunch and
dinner buffet on Saturday. Your room fee at the
Bedford Travel Lodge includes breakfast buffet
Saturday and Sunday. Registration will begin at
3:30 on Friday, the 25th, in the motel lobby.
Classes on Friday are from 6:00 PM to 10:00
PM, Saturday Classes from 8:00 AM until 5:00
PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM until noon.
Guest Instructors:
Susie Billingsley - Fillmore, IN
www.susieb27@tds.net
Susie made her first basket at age 11 and collected them through
her teen years. She started weaving with a home economics group
and knew before she was finished that it was something she
wanted to do more of. Twenty-six years later she still loves
weaving. Twelve years ago she began weaving on gourds and
found another addiction. She has taught at conventions and does
art shows through the summer months.
Dianne Gleixner - Brookfield, WI
www.diannegleixnerbaskets.com
Residing in Brookfield, WI, Dianne began weaving baskets in
1987. She enjoys weaving Nantucket style baskets, twills and
anything else with a challenge. She has written over 50 patterns
and exhibits her baskets at arts and craft shows near her home
and online through her eBay site. Since 2004, Dianne has taught
in many states for their local guilds or state organizations. In
October 2012 one of her baskets won the Viewers Choice Award
at the Association of Michigan Basketmakers Convention.
Debbie Hurd - Garfield, AR
www.basestoweave.com
Debbie began weaving about 28 years ago at a community
education program in Arkansas. She happily retired from teaching
and is now active designing new baskets, traveling, and working
with her local guild. She has taught in AR, KS, OK, MO, IL, NC,
TX, OH, KY, WI, AL and NE at conventions, guilds and small
groups. She has also taught on the Basketweaving Cruises in
2010 & 2012. She and Candace Katz co-own the business, Bases
to Weave.
Joni-Dee Ross - Summerfield, NC
www.handmadencbaskets.com
Joni-Dee Ross wove her first basket in 1989 where she discovered
the perfect expression of her exuberant optimism and joy in life. In
1991, she founded Handmade North Carolina Baskets and is coowner of The Woodland Nantucket Retreat Company. Joni-Dee
has written and published over 55 basket patterns. She will soon
be co-publishing a book of basket patterns and weaving
techniques. In addition to teaching weekly basket classes in her
Summerfield Studio, Joni-Dee regularly conducts classes at
conventions, private guilds, and art centers throughout the US.
Joel and Dawn Simpson - Hallwood, VA
fertilesoil@verizon.net
Joel and Dawn have been teaching basket classes since 1994 and
focus on Oak and Ash baskets, lately adding waxed linen as well
to designs. Although both have full time jobs, baskets are a
creative and fun diversion from their “real work”. They love
teaching together and enjoy helping students master new
techniques and materials.
Friday, October 25, 2013
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
All are 4 hour classes unless otherwise stated.
FR101
Gourd with Naturals
Susie Billingsley
10" x 13"
This unique, one of a kind gourd project features a pre-dyed and
pre-drilled gourd. Spokes will be added and materials including
reed, cane, yarn, sea grass, cedar, wire and coir will be available.
Choose from assorted colors.
6 hours - Students may finish Sun if extra time needed.
All Levels
$65.00
FR102
Colorful Cathead Basket
Dianne Gleixner
5½" base x 10" top diameter
x 6” high
Students will weave a square, open base and learn how to get a
perfect cathead shape while weaving the sides using a continuous
weave. The spokes and weavers are space dyed with 2 colors for
an interesting look. The top features a couple rows of triple twining
and 3 rows of start/stop weaving with natural reed. The rim is
lashed with waxed linen thread using a variation of traditional
lashing stitch creating a different design. 4 hours
All Levels
$57.00
FR103
White Oak Gathering Basket
Dawn and Joel Simpson
8" diameter x 8" tall
This traditional basket is a copy of an early 1900’s basket kept in
Dawn’s family. All white oak materials have been prepared from
the tree by the instructor. Class time will be used to explain
materials preparation. With proper care, this basket can be used
on a regular basis and last for generations.
6 hours - Students may finish up Sat if needed.
Intermediate
$75.00
FR104
Atlanta
Debbie Hurd
4½" wide x 9” high
(including handle)
This little basket is woven over a mold the
students will get to keep. Techniques include:
continuous twill weaving, 4-rod wale, start/stop weaving and double
lashing with waxed linen thread. Embellishments are added to the
finished basket. Students will also receive instructions for 2 more
baskets to weave on the mold they will be taking home. 4 hours.
Beginner/Intermediate
$38.00
FR105
6” Polygon
Joni-Dee Ross
6" diameter x 3" high
The polygon has a unique shape for a Nantucket basket. The
base and slip on rim are cherry. Optional is a matching lid. Learn
to taper staves for a unique basket. Lots of tips will be given to
make Nantucket weaving frustration free. The mold is a teacher
mold.
6 hours - Students may finish Sat or Sun if needed.
All Levels
All Levels
$84.00 without lid
$109.00 with lid,,,,
Saturday October 26, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SA201
Seagrass and Reed
Egg Basket
Susie Billingsley
Top 12” x 14”
14” high
Intimidated by egg baskets? This class is for you! Learn an easy
God’s eye, how to insert spokes, backweave, add more spokes
and finish with an easy braided handle. No two will be alike.
There will be a lot of colors to choose from. All methods will be
done the simple way. 8 hours
All Levels
$90.00
All Levels
$90.00
SA202
Spiral Pathways
Dianne Gleixner
Top 9” x 12” x 7” high
Students will insert the spokes into an oval slotted wood base,
concentrate in shaping to fit the swing handle, learn triple twining,
continuous weave with a spiral design and a unique decorative
overlay. The combination of smoked and natural reed creates a
beautiful, useful basket. 6 hours
Intermediate
$69.00
SA203
Patience
Debbie Hurd
13”wide x 9”high
(without handle)
Patience is needed to achieve this large basket filled with
techniques. Students will weave: 4-rod wale, double triple twined
arrows, triple twining, French randing, double lashing and curls
to create an arrow design. Smoke & natural reed on a wood base
with 2 bushel handles. 8 hours
Intermediate/Advanced
$68.00
SA204
The New Tray
Joni-Dee Ross
10" diameter x 2” to 3" tall
The New Tray is an awesome basket because the staves do not
need to be tapered. This is an easy Nantucket to make. Lots of
tips will be given. The base and slip on rim are handcrafted from
cherry. (Contact the instructor if you prefer walnut) The mold is a
teacher mold but available for purchase. The ivory mushroom
plug shown in the photo is additional and will be available in
class. Also available a plug engraved with 2013. 8 hours
All Levels
$100.00
SA205
White Oak
Swing Handled Basket
Dawn and Joel Simpson
8" x 8" with handle
This traditional basket is a design by Joel with a unique swing
handle. All white oak materials have been prepared from the tree
by the instructor. Class time will be used to explain materials
preparation. With proper care, this basket can be used on a
regular basis and last for generations. 6 hours
Intermediate
$75.00
Sunday October 27, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SU301
Cane on Gourd
Susie Billingsley
12 wide x 14” high
This fun project begins with a pre-dyed and drilled gourd. Spokes
are added and the gourd is woven with dyed cane. A three part
braided border finishes the top. An untwisted seagrass and a
flower pod complete the project. 4 hours
All Levels
$65.00
SU302
Countertop Clutter
Keeper Basket
Dianne Gleixner
5" x 10" base,
7" x 11" top, 5" high
Students will weave a rectangular base, weave start/stop rows,
and learn paired triple twining with a step-up at the end of each
row. Unique bushel handles will be inserted into the weaving at
each end of the basket prior to rimming. Some color choices for
the triple twine rows and assorted seasonal and non-seasonal
tie-ons will be available at class time. 4 hours
Intermediate
$52.00
SUN303
Mercury
Debbie Hurd
9" wide x 7" high
Mercury begins on a round wooden base. Techniques used are:
triple twining, triple twine arrows, a lacey variation of French
randing and a unique but easy rim embellishment. Color choices
will be available at class time. 4 hours
Intermediate
$42.00
SU304
Mini Sand Pail or
Mini Flower Pot
Joni-Dee Ross
2” x 1½” tall
Choose Mini Sand Pail or Mini Flower Pot for this class. Learn
the techniques needed to make miniature Nantucket baskets.
Many tips will be given during class. Also taught is an easy way
to attach the handles where peening is eliminated. The molds
are teacher molds but available for purchase. This is a fun class.
4 hours
All Levels
$46.00
SU305
Irish Linen
Over Ash Basket
Dawn & Joel Simpson
4” diameter x 4” tall
Irish waxed linen is continuously woven over ash spokes. The
wooden base and rims are white oak. Basket is accented with
delica beads. Choice of colors is available. Easily woven over a
provided class mold. (Mold will be available for purchase ) 4 hours
Beginner/Intermediate
$45.00
2013 Board Members
Karen Ash
President
Barbara Hammonds
Vice President
Denise Jay
Secretary
Kathy Mirfin
Treasurer
Members at Large
Dorene Beckley
Carolyn Cottle
Sheila Whisker
Janine England
Shelva Manges
2013 Committee Chairs
Program: Judy Appleby
Publicist: Dorene Beckley
Membership: Karen Ritchey
Historian: Linda Dennie
WEAVING YOUR CARES BEHIND 2013
REGISTRATION FORM
Name _______________________________________
Address____________________________________
City __________________ State ____ Zip _________
E-Mail ______________________________________
Phone _____________________________________
CLASSES
Please list choices in order of preference
w/1, 2, 3, etc for each day
FRIDAY
_________ FR101 Gourd with Naturals (Billingsley)
_________ FR102 Colorful Cathead Basket (Gleixner)
_________ FR103 White Oak Gathering Basket (Simpson)
_________ FR104 Atlanta (Hurd)
_________ FR105 Polygon (Ross)
SATURDAY
_________ SA201 Seagrass & Reed Egg Basket (Billingsley)
_________ SA202 Spiral Pathways (Gleixner)
_________ SA203 Patience (Hurd)
_________ SA204 The New Tray (Ross)
_________ SA205 White Oak Swing Handled Basket (Simpson)
SUNDAY
_________ SU301 Cane on Gourd (Billingsley)
_________ SU302 Countertop Clutter Keeper Basket (Gleixner)
_________ SU303 Mercury (Hurd)
_________ SU304 Mini Sand Pail or Mini Flower Pot (Ross)
_________ SU305 Irish Linen Over Ash Basket (Simpson)
_________ Interested in Room Buddy
_________ Raffle Item
(describe __________________________)
Mail to Shelia Whisker
338 East Main Street, Everett, PA 15537
Enclose registration fee of $65 and SASE.
Checks payable to BGBC. Any questions,
contact Sheila Whisker 814-652-2659
swhisker@embarqmail.com
WAIVER, RELEASE AND
COVENANT NOT TO SUE
By my signature below, I acknowledge all activities of
the Basketweavers Guild of Bedford County, including
the 2013 “Weaving Your Cares Behind” conference (known
as BGBC and WYCB) are undertaken by volunteers using
their own time and funds for their efforts, and I hereby
waive, release and cancel any and all claims I may have
against BGBC, its officers and committee members arising
out of the functions and activities of BGBC.
I agree not to sue or bring claim of any nature
whatsoever against BGBC and/or WYCB and any and
all persons acting on behalf of BGBC relating to any
BGBC function or activity.
I further acknowledge that participating in any basket
weaving activity may have the potential for harm or
personal injury, and it is an activity in which I have
freely chosen to engage.
I also give my permission for any photographs taken at
any BGBC or WYCB function to be used for publicity
purposes.
Signature of Attendee:
_______________________________________________
There will be an informal “get acquainted” gathering with
refreshments in the Weaving Room, Friday starting at 3:30
PM. Everyone welcome.
Buffet dinner Saturday from 6:00 PM till 7:00 PM,
followed by a raffle at 7:30 PM in the weaving room. Angie
Wagner from the Country Seat will be vending and any
additional vendors will be listed in your program book along
with a map of locations at the time of registration.
To register, clip the registration form from the previous
panel. Select the classes you want each day in the order
of your preference. (List 1, 2, 3, etc.) Read and sign the
WAIVER on the back of the registration form and mail
with $65 fee (make check payable to BGBC) and a
self-addressed, stamped envelope, no earlier than
July 1. Classes will be assigned based on your
preference and the date your registration is post-marked.
After July 31, please call Shelia Whisker at 814-652-2659
or email swhisker@embarqmail.com for class availability.
Class sizes are limited. Class fees are due by Sept. 15. You
will receive a second mailing with your assignments. Class
fees payable to instructor. There is a cancellation fee of $35
and the cancellation must be in writing.
We are having a raffle which helps defray the cost of the
retreat. Basket related items would be greatly appreciated
for our raffle table. Please note on the registration form
if you are donating an item and what it is. Thank you!
DO NOT MAIL PRIOR TO JULY 1!
www.bedfordbasketguild.com
Sheila Whiskers
338 East Main Street
Everett, PA 15537
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