Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry

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2015 Summer Art Sale 7/31-8/1

June 8, 2015 By Melinda

Sydni Sterling will have her beautiful paintings, and I'll have a new batch of cedar pouches, boxes, baskets, wall pieces, and jewelry.  We are showing during Indianola Days, from 11-4, Friday and Saturday.  If you like the 'festival experience' with a sand castle contest on the beach, and Salmon bake and dance in the evening, then come on … [Read more...]

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A Fun Weekend – Many Thanks

August 15, 2014 By Melinda

I'd like to shout out a big thank you to Sydni Sterling and Mike Dillon, who opened up their garden and studio for a twice annual exhibit of new work. Thanks to all the guests, friends, and visitors who stopped in. It was wonderful to see everyone! One of my grandson's, Asha, shared his origami.  His work definitely brightened up the … [Read more...]

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Indianola Days Aug 8-10th, 10-4

August 6, 2014 By Melinda

Sydni Sterling and Melinda West would like to invite you to the first of our twice–yearly studio shows in Indianola. Sterling Studio will be open for Indianola Days August 8-10 from 10-4. Indianola Days is a huge community festival: The best choices for art and parking will be on Friday, August 8. Hope to see you and share our new … [Read more...]

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August 8-10 Exhibit of New Work

July 24, 2014 By Melinda

Cedar Limb Bark and Stone

If you are in the area, please come by and visit Sydni Sterling and I at her gallery-garden, one block up the street from the Indianola Dock. We will be open from 10 to 4, Friday through Sunday. Come by on Friday or Sunday if you'd like the "quite" village experience. Come on Saturday for the "Festival" experience of Indianola Days, with extra … [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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