Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry

Growing, gathering, and weaving with plant fibers from the Pacific Northwest

Weaving Project With Periscope Woodcraft

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One of the most delightful experiences for me is being able to collaborate with other artists whom I admire. I had this fun opportunity last year with the team at Periscope Woodcraft:  Tony Dattilo • Brad Simpson • Jonah Anderson. Any project this team is involved in will be non-standard and quite amazing. Contact them at Periscope Beautiful … [Read more...]

About Melinda

Forty 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. It looked wildly made like a crazy bird’s nest. While being together with my two sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, this simple experience of crafting with the natural materials at hand kindled a passion for creating forms using plant fibers. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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Melinda West and basket, Indianola WA