February 5—7, 2016 - Georgia Basketry Association
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February 5—7, 2016 - Georgia Basketry Association
Georgia Basketry Association Annual Convention February 5—7, 2016 Hilton Hotel and Conference Center Marietta, GA 888-685-2500 We are proud to share our wonderful invitation to Baskets with Friends 2016 convention brochure. We are certain that you’ll agree that your committee has lined up a dynamic group of teachers and wonderful selection of baskets. For the second year in a row, you are invited to join us at the Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel & Conference Center in historic Marietta. This year, we will enjoy the use of the entire lower convention level. In addition, we’ll provide a complimentary snack Friday night, and Saturday features a complimentary lunch that you can enjoy in the dining room overlooking the golf course. We hope that you will consider inviting a friend to the convention too. If you bring a first time GBA convention attendee, you will have your dues paid in 2017 by GBA. We hope that you will join us and consider donating a raffle item or door prize. Also, please bring a small basket ornament for the basket Christmas tree. Annually, we donate $1 to the American Cancer Society for every raffle ticket entered for the tree. We look forward to seeing you in February! Lillian and Kathy Committees Name Phone Email Lillian Ansley 404-376-7075 [email protected] Kathy Cosgrove 404-402-3289 [email protected] Kathleen Fosha 678-938-5600 [email protected] Kathie Smith 770-843-6186 [email protected] Class Assignments Sandy Quackenbush 770-262-3683 [email protected] Door Prizes Diane Carscaddon 843-838-1334 [email protected] Connie Baughman 770-972-4412 [email protected] Financial Sybil Sweat 770-594-0780 [email protected] Goody Bags Suzanne Marvin 404-275-4007 [email protected] Trisha Brown 508-965-9990 [email protected] Jury Coordinator Barb Wisuri 770-529-3504 [email protected] Logistics Jean Nash 404-822-6122 [email protected] Logo Sales Kathie Smith 770-843-6186 [email protected] Raffle Pattie Bagley 678-231-2860 [email protected] Laurine Haynes 770-434-0363 [email protected] Teacher Liaison/ Marketplace Patti Patterson 404-444-8669 [email protected] Vendors Hannah Sommer 770-434-7501 [email protected] Welcome/Check In Kathy Weiss 770-993-9410 [email protected] Pat Beagle 706-923-2636 [email protected] Peggy McLeer 770-262-5572 [email protected] Co-Chairs Brochure Baskets with Friends 2016 1 Registration Policies You must be a member of Georgia Basketry Association to register for classes. You must use the registration form (or a copy) enclosed with the Convention Brochure to register for classes. Additional copies are available at www.georgiabasketry.com The registration fee is $65. Registration includes classes on all three days, all functions and activities in the Hilton Hotel, snack on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Payment must be enclosed when returning the registration form. ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED 4x9 STAMPED ENVELOPE. Class material fees are not included in the registration fee. These will be due upon notification of class assignments. Details will be provided in the Class Confirmation letter. Registration forms postmarked by September 30th will be treated as “First Day” registration. Classes will be filled by random selection from these forms for those whose membership dues were paid by July 1. Registrations postmarked October 1st or later or those paying membership dues after July 1 will be assigned space based on availability and according to postmark date. Registration does not guarantee placement in requested classes. Please select three choices for each day. If none of your top three choices are available, you will be contacted and given an opportunity to select another class. DO NOT choose any class you are unwilling to take. Enter the complete and correct class code when filling our the form. Classes are assigned according to their codes. Choices should be listed in order of preference. Please keep in mind skill levels when registering for classes. All cancellations, either for the entire convention or for a specific class, MUST be in writing to GBA, 1785 Azalea Springs Tr, Roswell, GA 30075. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. NO REFUNDS will be issued after December 20, 2015 but you will get a class kit. You are responsible for making arrangements to pick up your class kit(s) or having them shipped at your expense. Class Levels Beginner Have little or no weaving experience with materials being used. For example, you have woven with flat reed and the class you wish to take is round reed for which you have not tried. Intermediate Skilled at basic techniques with material being used. Weaver has no trouble setting up bases, twining, over-under weave and rims using the material of the class offered. Advanced Have mastered all basic skills and ready to try new techniques, fibers, shaping, and creative methods. All Levels Class suitable for all level of weavers. Baskets with Friends 2016 2 Friday Classes F-1 F-3 Weave a double base/double wall ash basket over a class mold. Outer wall is the reverse of the inner wall. Emphasis on mold weaving techniques, rim preparation, and application. Nimble fingers needed for this mini basket. Students may bring a task light. Students will learn how to set up a Nantucket basket and twill weave. Basket is woven over a plastic mold. Stakes and weavers are cane. Base and slip on rim are cherry and will be prefinished. This is the first in the set of nesting baskets. Fri 1-7 Kathy Tessler Reversals in Ash 2 3/4”H x 3”D $41/Intermediate•6 hours Fri 1-7 Jan Beyma Small Nantucket Swirl Basket 5”H x 7”D $65/Intermediate•6 hours F-4 Fri 1-7 Sharon Klusmann Smoky Valley 10”H* x 8”L x 7”W $57/Intermediate•6 hours *with handle This striking black, natural and smoked reed basket begins with a D handle inserted into an oval wooden base. Learn triple twining in pairs, a 3 piece braid, descending rows and a decorative X’s handle. It’s embellished with a pre-made white cord flower with button center. Class Full F-6 Fri 1-7 Alice Ogden Cracker and Bread Basket 3”H x 13”L x 5”W $135/All Levels•6 hours Woven on a plastic form, this basket is chase woven in black ash and has heart shaped oak handles prepared in advance by Alice. It is single lashed in class with option for double lashing outside of class. Woven with wonderful black ash splints and oak rims and handles prepared by Alice. Baskets with Friends 2016 3 Friday Classes Continued Class Full F-7 Fri 1-7 JoAnn Kelly Catsos Mini Berkshire Backpack 4”H x 2 3/4”L x 2”W $90/Intermediate•6 hours Chase weave with black ash splint over a puzzle mold to create this mini pack basket. It has all the features of a full size pack—lashed rims, leather harness and ash skeds on the base. Perfect size for business cards. Student tool box provided. F-8 Fri 1-7 Gail Hutchinson X’s and Ohhhhh’s 6”H x 8 1/2”L x 5”W $68/Intermediate•6 hours Weave with beautiful spaced dyed reed over a mold. With this wooden bottom basket, learn three rod-wale with a step-up, German twill, and cross overs. F-9 Fri 1-7 Joni-Dee Ross Kingston Choice 3”H x 3”D (5 1/4”H with handle) $120/All Levels•6 hours Learn a unique way to weave and create a woven lid. Wood is walnut, knobs are ivory, lid also capped in ivory. Please contact teacher ([email protected]) for cherry or maple wood. Options for scrimmed knobs available during class for an additional fee. This is the 4th basket in the “Choice” series. Class Full F-10 Fri 1-7 Kathy Taylor Matchbook Basket 6”H x 4”L x 2”W $75/All Levels•6 hours F-12 This hand pounded black ash basket is woven on a mold. Accent bands have been prestamped or may be left natural. When complete, this basket will hold book matches or small box matches. The basket will sit or can be hung. Features herringbone bottom, large oval top with 2 braided leather handles. The material is made of “hand split” white oak from trees Billy cuts and prepares. He will share all things concerning the processing of white oak. Baskets with Friends 2016 Fri 1-7 Billy Owens Ozark Baby Basket 8 1/2 H” x 18” L x 9”W $95/All Levels•6 hours 4 Friday Classes Continued F-13 Fri 1-7 Denise Bendelewski Checks and Balances 9”H x 3”D $55/All Levels•6 hours F-14 F-15 Woven on a 3” glass vase, this basket uses two color spokes and dyed cane chase woven to make pattern. Variety of color choices will be available. Original design using a hardwood base and a variety of natural and dyed reed. The rim is lashed with waxed linen. Nancy will teach how to create varied twill patterns in one basket so that the design changes from front to back. Construct this basket on a class mold using cherry base, solid rim and cane staves. This ring holder is adorned with an acrylic ring holder center and can be upgraded to ivory for an additional $26. This basket fits inside a round jewelry basket (see Trisha’s Saturday’s class offering.) Fri 1-7 Nancy Jones Oval Cherokee Twill 7 1/2”H x 11 1/2”L x 7 3/4” W $65/Intermediate•6 hours Two Day Class Friday/Sunday Fri 1-7 Trisha Brown Ring Holder 2” H x 3 1/2”D $45/All Levels•6 hours Saturday Classes Class Full F/Su-1 Fri 1-7 & Sun 8-12 Eric Taylor Full Twist 8”H x 5 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W $120/Intermediate•10 hours Sa-1 Sa-2 Note: This is a two day class which will start on Friday and continue on Sunday. It begins with a wooden base and can be woven in Autumn space dyed reed (shown) or Pastel space dyed reed. Available for purchase—lid with random space dyed knob ($15) and liners. Indicate color choice and if you would like to purchase a lid. Weave with precisely prepared black ash splint over a class mold to create this mini version of JoAnn’s Bureau basket. Use a graph to make the diamond twill which is highlighted by the brown heartwood stakes and white sapwood weavers. Splint is small so patience and good lighting is required. A cherry arched base lifts this basket to new heights! Woven on a class mold, weave in a bunch of brown ash curls and you will walk away with an art piece. Baskets with Friends 2016 Sat 8:30-5:30 Sharon Klusmann Oma’s Knitting Basket 11”H x 11”D $73/Intermediate•8 hours Sat 8:30-5:30 JoAnn Kelly Catsos Mini Diamond Twill Bureau 2”H x 4”L x 2 1/2”W $85/Int-Adv•8 hours 5 Saturday Classes Continued Sa-3 Sat 8:30-5:30 Joni-Dee Ross 10” Tray 2 7/8”H x 10 1/4”D $145/All Levels•8 hours This 10” tray base is cherry and rim is with cherry with ebony inlay. Staves, filler and lasher black. Special rim technique avoids nailing through the ebony inlay. Carved pieces of ebony will be available for an additional fee. There is also a 12” and 14” tray in this set. Contact [email protected] for options to weave a larger tray. Nantucket experience helpful. Sa-6 Sat 8:30-5:30 Eric Taylor Twist and Stretch 9”H x 3”L x 3”W $120/Intermediate•8 hours This art basket is chase woven over a class mold using quality brown ash and new arched cherry base and rim with handles. Two rows of ash curls are added for decoration. Baskets with Friends 2016 Sa-4 Sat 8:30-5:30 Trisha Brown Jewelry Basket with Liner 2 1/2” H x 9 1/2”D $190/All Levels•8 hours Weave a 9 1/2” round jewelry basket with cherry base, solid cherry rim and cherry staves. Baskets will be set up on class mold and ready to weave. A wooden cover or option to weave a lid outside of class is available for an additional fee— if interested contact [email protected]. (Friday’s Ring Holder fits in the center of this basket.) Sa-7 Sat 8:30-5:30 Jan Beyma Nantucket Straw Container 10 1/2”H x 3 1/2”D $80/Intermediate•8 hours The straw container begins with a cherry base, cane staves and weavers and is woven over a plastic mold which remains part of the finished basket. It is finished with a slip on cherry rim and cherry lid. Basket will be pre-started. Sa-5 Sat 8:30-5:30 Gail Hutchinson Jester 7 1/2”H x 11”D $79/Intermediate•8 hours This basket has a unique open weave bottom. Learn 3 and 4 rod wale with step-up, 1-2 twill, wheels, overlay placement, and a waxed linen lashed rimmed with a keeper. Cable ties and spoke weight are helpful. Sa-8 Sat 8:30-5:30 Alice Ogden Oval Market Basket 7”H x 11”L x 8”W (12” H with Handle) $165/Intermediate•8 hours This black ash basket has 3/8” uprights and is chase woven with 1/8” back ash weavers and is completed with a hand whittled white oak rim and pre-notched handle. A sturdy basket with lots of uses. All materials prepared by Alice. 6 Saturday Classes Continued Class Full Sa-10 Sat 8:30-5:30 Kathy Tessler Itsy Bitsy Birdhouse 3 1/2”H x 2 1/2”L x 2 1/2”W $42/Intermediate•8 hours Weave a little birdhouse with ash over a class mold. Roof is woven as a flat mat and attached to the bird house. Emphasis on ash weaving techniques. Sa-12 Sat 8:30-5:30 Billy Owens Small Laundry 10”H x 18”D (13” H with Handle) $90/All Levels•8 hours The Small Laundry basket is a large round basket with two oak handles, and strong working bottom great for holding anything you can imagine. The material is made of “hand split” white oak from trees Billy cuts and prepares. He will share all things concerning the processing of white oak. Sa-13 Sat 8:30-5:30 Kathy Taylor 9” Shaker Fruit 10”D x 11”H (Bonnet) or 7”H (Ears) $120/Intermediate•8 hours Student has a choice of weaving a bonnet handle or ear handle Shaker Fruit Basket. The molds and materials were prepared by Nathan Taylor using methods gleaned from his 10 year research of Shaker Baskets. Two Day Class Saturday/Sunday Sa/Su-1 Sat 8:30-5:30 & Sun 8-12 Nancy Jones Friends Afoot 5 1/4”H x 12”L x 8”W $88/Intermediate•12 hours Original design using an interlacing technique. Includes petroglyph figures on the front of the basket and twill design on the back of the basket. Basket uses a wooden base, braided seagrass, waxed linen, cane and reed. Emphasis placed on design element. Baskets with Friends 2016 7 Sunday Classes Class Full Su-1 Sun 8-12 Joni-Dee Ross Hint of Color 3 3/4”H x 4 1/4”L x 3 3/4”W $105/All Levels•4 hours Students will learn a simple way of adding waxed linen to the weaving of a Nantucket (variety of colors available). Choice of cherry or walnut base/rim/lid. Basket comes with ivory capped knob to complete the lid. Brush up on skills needed to correctly taper staves for an oval basket. Class Full Su-3 Sun 8-12 Alice Ogden Make One/Take One Dyed 2”H x 2 1/2”D $85/Intermediate•4 hours This small dyed basket is woven over a mold that the student will keep to make the 2nd basket at home. The bottom is “jump started.” The sides are chase woven using an over one under one weave followed by an over one under three weave giving the sides of this basket stripes. Baskets with Friends 2016 Su-4 Sun 8-12 Gail Hutchinson All American Mini Berry 2 1/4”H x 3 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W $59/Intermediate•4 hours This mini basket is woven with American hardwoods: white oak and space dyed poplar. Add white oak rims and Indian swing handle to finish this sweet mini. Learn 2x2 and 1-2 twill. Sharp lockback knife is helpful. Su-5 Sun 8-12 Sharon Klusmann Basket Drawers & Shelf Shelf: 15”H x 14”L x 5 1/4”W Basket: 4 1/4”H x 4 1/2” W x 5 1/2”L $68/All Levels•4 hours Perfect shelf for any room. You will complete one basket drawer and receive material to complete a second. Will learn how to make a seagrass knot on front as a drawer pull and embellish as a flower. Specify Navy (shown), Dk Green or Burgundy. Bring needle nose pliers. 8 Sunday Classes Continued Su-6 Su-7 Learn the traditional craft of weaving with wheat while making 4+ different heart shaped charms (Mordifords). Learn flat plaits and round spiral plaits. Makes a great gift or holiday ornaments. Bring spray bottle, towel, scissors. Students will learn how to set up a Nantucket basket, insert a twill weave in the middle and over under weave. Stakes and weavers are cane, cherry base and slip on rim. Students will insert an acrylic bowl once finished so that it can be used for dips or other goodies. Sun 8-12 JoAnn Kelly Catsos Wheat Weaving–Mordiford Various Sizes 4”-10” $42/All Levels•4 hours Sun 8-12 Jan Beyma Nantucket Dip Basket 4 1/2”H x 6 3/4”D $65/Beginner•4 hours Su-8 Sun 8-12 Kathy Tessler Ash Basket Necklaces 2”H x 1 1/2”L x 1/2”W $28/All Levels•4 hours Students will weave a small ash basket over a mold they can keep. Materials for two baskets included in class fee. Choose plain weave or twill Choice of colors available. Class Full Su-9 Sun 8-12 Trisha Brown Ivory Nantucket Pendant 2”H with Bale, 1 5/8”D $125/All Levels•4 hours Learn the techniques of weaving minis as you create this beautiful woven pendant. Constructed using an ivory base, solid ivory rim, cane staves and an ivory bale. (Other bale choices are available upon request: [email protected]) Baskets with Friends 2016 Su-10 Sun 8-12 Billy Owens Caddy with Oak Insert 6”H x 10”L x 6”W (10” H with Handle) $80/All Levels•4 hours The Caddy is rectangular woven with a herringbone bottom, has solid oak dividers creating 4 compartments. Perfect not only for picnics but for baby items too. The material is made of “hand split” white oak. Su-11 Sun 8-12 Kathy Taylor Mini Bushwacker Friendship 3 1/2”H x 3 1/2”L x 3 1/2”W $50/Intermediate•4 hours This easily made free hand 3 1/2” mini basket is completed exactly like the infinitely larger Bushwacker Friendship Pie basket made with hand pounded black ash. For those who like small baskets, this one is not to be missed. 9 Important Information RAFFLE There is always a lot of excitement about raffle items. Please add to the fun by bringing along one or more of your own items. TIP: Bring address labels to apply to the raffle tickets to avoid writing your name on each ticket. GOODY BAGS Items are needed for the Goody Bags. If you would like to add to the element of surprise, contact Suzanne Marvin or Trisha Brown. DOOR PRIZES We’re hoping to have a variety of door prizes this year. Please help us by bringing something to donate. Contact Diana Carscaddon or Connie Baughman with questions. MARKETPLACE Tables (2 maximum) for teachers are free; additional tables are $5 each. Non-teacher tables are $5 each. Please contact Patti Patterson. NAME TAG HOLDER First timers will get a GBA name holder. Returning attendees, please remember to bring your holder. Location/Accommodations The convention will be held at the Hilton Marietta Atlanta Conference Center. Please contact the hotel directly at 888-685-2500 to reserve your room under our special rate of $99 per room night. The deadline for this special rate is January 4, 2016. Please specify “Georgia Basketry Association” when placing your room reservation. Visit www.georgiabasketry.org for quick and easy room reservations online or www.mariettaatlantaconferencecenter.com for more information. Refreshments A hearty snack will be provided on Friday. On Saturday, a lunch buffet will be served. Members— Bring a First Time Attendee All members who bring a first-time attendee to the convention will receive credit of $15 towards their 2016-2017 GBA dues. The first time attendee will need to note your referral in the Registration form. Logo Design Special thanks and appreciation go to Lynne Talbot-Taylor who designed the Baskets with Friends logo. Lynne is an accomplished art director who has worked with national advertising agencies and for some of the world’s leading brands. Lynne is the author of the Basketmaker’s Wife blog www.thebasketmakerswife.com. Baskets with Friends 2016 10 Convention Schedule Friday, February 5 Convention Registration Hotel Registration Classes Vendors* Noon—5:00 pm 3:00 pm 1:00 pm—7:00 pm Noon—8:00 pm Saturday, February 6 Convention Registration Classes Vendors* Lunch Marketplace GBA Business Meeting Raffle 8:00 am—9 am 8:30 am—5:30 pm 8:00 am—7:00 pm Noon—1:00 pm 7:30 pm—8:00 pm 8:00 pm Immediately following GBA meeting Sunday, February 7 Classes Vendors* 8:00 am—Noon 7:30 am—Noon * All times at Vendor’s discretion Teacher Biographies Want to learn more about the teachers? Check out their biographies on the website at www.georgiabasketry.com Class Schedule at a Glance Instructor Friday Classes Saturday Classes Sunday Classes Denise Bendelewski Checks & Balances•All•$55 Jan Beyma Small Nantucket Swirl•Int•$65 Nantucket Straw Holder•Int•$80 Nantucket Dip Bowl•Beg•$65 Trisha Brown Ring Holder•All•$45 Jewelry Basket•All•$190 Nantucket Pendant•All•$125 FULL JoAnn Kelly Catsos Mini Berkshire Backpack•Int•$90 FULL Mini Diamond Twill•Int/Ad•$85 Wheat Weaving•All•$42 Gail Hutchinson X’s and Ohhhhh’s•Int•$68 Jester•Int•$79 All American Mini Berry•Int•$59 Nancy Jones Oval Cherokee Twill•Int•$65 Sharon Klusmann Smoky Valley•Int•$57 Alice Ogden Cracker & Bread•All•$135 Billy Owens <—————Friends Afoot•Int•$88 —————> Oma’s Knitting •Int•$73 Basket Drawers & Shelf•All•$68 Oval Market•Int•$165 Make 1 Take 1 Dyed•Int•$85 FULL Ozark Baby Basket•All•$95 FULL Small Laundry•All•$90 FULL Caddy w/Oak Insert•All•$80 Joni-Dee Ross Kingston Choice•All•$120 10” Tray•All•$145 FULL Hint of Color•All•$105 FULL Eric Taylor Full Twist (Day 1/2)•Int•$120 Twist & Stretch•Int•$120 Full Twist (Day 2/2)•Int•$120 Kathy Taylor Matchbook Basket•All•$75 9” Shaker Fruit•Int•$120 Mini Bushwacker•Int•$50 Kathy Tessler Reversals in Ash•Int•$41 Itsy Bitsy Birdhouse•Int•$42 Ash Basket Necklace•All•$28 Baskets with Friends 2016 FULL 11