Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry

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Exhibit Opening, Nov 4, 2016, 6-8pm

November 2, 2016 By Melinda

Pealed Big Leaf Maple, Bonsai Wire, Waxed Thread

Ready for a night of gallery hopping after all the rain? Why not drop by Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery for the opening of an exhibit of artisans works by BARN members. Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network, or BARN, are a group of passionate artisans who will be moving into an amazing building in Spring of 2017. I can't wait to see all the … [Read more...]

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NW Fine Craft, Opening 6-8pm

October 27, 2015 By Melinda

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Art on the Trail – Messages From the Land Exhibit – Oct 1 to Nov 1, 2010

September 6, 2010 By Melinda

Precarious by Melinda West

Once autumn slips its toe in the door the days quickly shorten. On the beautiful, crisp and clear fall days, there is still gathering to do. I’ve yet to collect cattail leaves and the stems of nettle and fireweed. The sweetgrass I grow at home, was gathered weeks ago, and is now dry. Rainy days like today, give me pause to review the summer and to … [Read more...]

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Thirty years ago, while sitting on the beach playing with my young children, I made my first basket out of a pile of willow trimmings someone had tossed there. The experience of weaving with the materials at hand while being together with my sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, kindled a passion for creating art from natural plant materials. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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