Hi Friends, For some of you who are learning to grow your own materials for basketmaking, it seems early to me, but I harvested my first pot of basketmakers sweetgrass, Schoenoplectus Pungens, that I grow at home. I live in a canopy of beautiful big conifers. Over the years we’ve emulated “bog” conditions in our sunniest spots, which means … [Read more...]
Lissa Hunter’s Take Two Online Workshop
Yes, this is an advertisement for a fun workshop with Lissa Hunter, a fantastic fiber artist and teacher. Since she lives on the other side of this broad country, we may never have had the chance to meet. I’ve admired her work from afar through fiberart and craft magazines, so when Take Two provided the opportunity for me to learn from her last … [Read more...]
Greetings – It’s 2026!
Hello. I hope each of you are finding healthy ways to embrace life each day. I am coping by working with my hands, digging in the soil, planting seeds, weaving baskets, and preparing materials for the very special students who have already filled my April 2026 workshop at BARN, Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network. I know there is a large waitlist, … [Read more...]
Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 – Weaving Nature
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of American craft as BARN participates in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. This unprecedented week brings accomplished artists from our region and beyond for intensive workshops that will transform your creative practice. Handwork Week offers a unique opportunity to learn from nationally recognized … [Read more...]
Weaving Nature – Seasonal Gifts of Plants for Basketmaking
It’s been a busy fall gathering many of the plants we’ll be using in this workshop. I’m grateful to Jennifer Hemmingsen at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network for putting together this article. Please be sure to click on “Handwork: Weaving traditions, stewardship and place with Melinda West” to view this article and links to registration and the … [Read more...]
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