WEAVING NEW BEGINNINGS
We are Celebrating our
Eighteenth Kentucky Basket Association
Convention
The Center for Rural Development
2292 South Highway 27
Somerset, KY
July 10, 11, & 12, 2014
Teacher Biographies
Denise Anthony – I reluctantly learned the basics of basket making with (now retired) NC Extension Agent, Laurie Stevens. With numerous
mentors along the way, I have been teaching the art of basket making since 1992. I have been fortunate enough to teach at NCBA for 6 years and
am now teaching at conventions in Georgia and South Carolina as well. I design the beginner students in mind because I believe in good skill
foundations and I love seeing the “light bulb” moment in a beginners face.
Sandy Atkinson – Sandy Atkinson began weaving in 1983 when she was home with her four daughters. She was so hooked, that within a few
months she found herself at the library trying to find anything on basket weaving. In 1985 she and her husband Steve opened Atkinson's Country
House, where she could teach basket weaving and sell supplies. The success of the business grew into a nationwide mail order company. When
Steve retired in 2000 he joined the business full time. Steve also took up woodcutting and now cuts all the wood work for the shop. In 1986
Sandy approached the U of M PBS-TV about doing a series on basket weaving. The concept was enthusiastically received and The University of
Michigan produced the first two series of "Country Basket Weaving with Sandy Atkinson". Series three, four, and five were produced by Steve
and Sandy. All five series have been picked up by Sterling Digital out of New York. Sandy has taught at many state conventions and workshops
including: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky,
Connecticut, and New York. Steve and Sandy continue to work at the basket studio in Lennon, Michigan. They live on a small farm, have eight
grandchildren and love to travel in the motor home around the USA to teach.
Steve Atkinson – Steve Atkinson worked for GM for 34 years. He retired in 2000 and joined his wife Sandy at Atkinson's Country House full
time. He is in charge of packing and shipping, plus anything else that needs doing. Steve also took up woodcutting and now cuts all the wood
work for the shop. He coached for 31 years at the high school level. Although his favorite sport is football, Steve has coached boys’ basketball,
girls’ basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball. He has had undefeated teams. Steve took up seat weaving a few years ago and really enjoys
coming up with new patterns to weave. He builds all his own seat frames.
Steve and Sandy continue to work at the basket studio in Lennon, Michigan. They live on a small farm, have eight grandchildren and love to
travel in the motor home around the USA to teach.
Pat Carothers - I’m totally hooked! I began weaving over 20 years ago and was immediately fascinated by not only the process of weaving, but
also the beauty of the craft. I’ve been teaching classes locally and at conventions and retreats for several years I weave all types of baskets and
love all of them…well, maybe ribbed baskets and I don’t have quite a loving relationship!! I continue to learn and I am so thrilled to be a part of
KBA’s convention. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Stop by and say hello.
Char Ciammaichella - Char has been weaving for almost 20 years and teaching for the last 10 years. She weaves mainly with reed and loves
playing with color placement to get many different and interesting patterns. She teaches at home, at guild gatherings, and many weaving
conventions. She loves teaching and passing down the weaving techniques to all. She has recently opened her website www.charswings.com and
is constantly trying new techniques and ideas! She has been the coordinator for WinterWeave Conference the last 14 years.
Candace Katz - Candace has been weaving for 16 years and teaching for 11 years. Her designs include wood bases woven with reed. She has
taught a various guilds and conventions throughout the country as well as on the basket weaving cruise onboard the Carnival Dream. She is a
partner in Bases To weave, a supplier of wood base products for basket weaving. Candace enjoys sharing tips and techniques, traveling and
meeting new people, and says “It’s all for the love of the weave”.
Gina Kieft - Choosing to be a stay at home mom for our two children, basket weaving has let my artistic side shine. I started my basket weaving
career taking classes from the local Community Education Department in 1995. Now I teach those classes. I have been designing my own
patterns since the year 2000. I currently have over 100 patterns for sale with several more baskets in the works. My baskets have been sold and
displayed not only locally, but all over the world. I have taught many basket classes at different conventions and guilds in the Mid-West. My
patterns, kits and classes can be found on my web site. www.ginasbaskets.com. Passing on the love of weaving and seeing the satisfaction of a
student after they have completed their project is my greatest joy.
Trista Rothgerbert - I took my first basket class in 1994 and have been weaving ever since. In 1996 I was asked to organize a couple of classes
in order to help fourteen 4-H youth members with their Basketry project. I have continued these classes for the past 17 years, helping this project
grow to 69 4-H youth in 2013. I enjoy teaching as I find it both fun and rewarding. Over the past several years, I have spent a great deal of time
creating and planning baskets from my own experiences and ideas. I hope you guys enjoy them as much as I do.
Sue Twombly - Sue has been teaching wire wrap jewelry for 10 years. She teaches at her local bead shops and has traveled throughout the states,
providing wire wrap workshops. She specializes in wire wrap bracelets. She takes special pleasure in seeing her student eyes light up when they
have completed their bracelet. She has also weaved baskets for 19 years. On the side, she loves dogs, gardening, golf and teaching. She currently
resides in Indianapolis with her husband, two Shi Tzu dogs and two Yorkiepoos.
Judy Wilson - Judy has a passion for baskets, especially intricately woven baskets. Baskets of Native American origin and other ethnic baskets
hold a special place in her life. She is totally self-taught and has been weaving since 1984 and teaching since 1985. She has taught all over the
East Coast in at least 16 states. She especially likes to see students use skills that she taught them many years ago. She likes teaching others and
helping to spread the art of basketry. She dreams up all of her designs.
The Kentucky Basket Association is delighted to present
WEAVING NEW BEGINNINGS
at Our Eighteenth Convention
Location/Accommodations: WEAVING NEW BEGINNINGS will be held at the Center for Rural Development2292
South Highway 27 Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (606) 677-6000 in Somerset, KY.
You must make your own room reservation directly with the Best Western (606-677-9000) 103 Jefferson Drive in
Somerset. Best Western is reserving a block of 40 rooms for the convention; tell them you are with the KBA. Any room
not booked before June 20 will be released to the general public. Single or Double room at $76.99 and Suite w 1 Bed,
Fold out Couch, 2 TV's, Frig and micro. at $89.99.Call after January 1st to reserve a room.
Registration and Related Information: Please refer to these requirements and guidelines as you complete the
Registration form. Registration form should be sent to: Delilah Williams 5639 Knob Creek Rd Brooks, KY 40109
email: [email protected]
The registration fee is determined by the date your registration is postmarked. Postmarked on or before Feb. 28th $40,
on or before Mar. 31st $45 and after Apr. 1st $50. With each of your first choice Basket selections, you must send
in a check with the Teacher’s name, amount for class and postdated to day of class. If you do not get the first-choice
class, check will be returned with confirmation form. Send a self-addressed, stamped 4 x 9 envelope with form.
Please include a separate check for membership dues of $15 if you are new to KBA or if you are not current.
Registration and membership checks should be made out to Kentucky Basket Association.
 Complete the enclosed Registration Form typing or printing clearly. Indicate the class code (day and class
number) plus the teacher’s last name for each class choice. Example: FR-01 McCormick.
 List classes in order of preference. Include up to four choices for each day you plan to attend. Do not list any
classes you are not willing to take. Making only one choice will not guarantee you a space in that class.
 When selecting your baskets, please consider the skill level, size of basket, time allowed, and skills to be learned.
Use the guidelines for class skill levels. Please check the project sizes carefully before making your choices.
Projects can be either much larger or much smaller than they appear in the photograph.
 Registration does not guarantee placement in requested classes. Some classes may fill; others may be cancelled
due to insufficient enrollment.
 If you must cancel from a specific class or the entire convention, your request must be in writing and
received by May 31. All cancellations are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. After June 1, no refunds
(registration or teacher fees) will be made. You will need to contact teacher to pick up your kit or have
them mailed. Send cancellation request to Delilah Williams (address above).
 Teachers and Vendors: “Teacher/Vendor Registration Form” if you plan to take a class. If not, please
complete the personal information on this form, and the “Raffle” section if you are willing to donate a raffle item.
Teachers and vendors are not required to pay a registration fee.
Check List: Please read instructions carefully before preparing your Registration Form. Make sure the numbers of your
classes are legible. Pay special attention to the Deadline and be aware of weaving time, length of class, class price and
any special tools needed to complete the class. Fill out registration form and send payment to: Delilah Williams 5639
Knob Creek Rd Brooks, KY 40109 email: [email protected] Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with
form.
Day
Class
Teacher
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
12 - 4
THURSDAY
THUR 1
Gina Kieft
Ann's Oval Antler
THUR 2
Candace Katz
Carolina
THUR 3
Pat Carothers
Country Hexagon
THUR 4
Steve
Double Decker
Atkinson
Footstool
THUR 5
Gemstone Wire
Sue Twombly
Wrap Bracelet
Sandy
THUR 6
Hearth Basket
Atkinson
Trista
THUR 7
Shoulder Tote
Rothgerbert
Thurs
12 - 6
Thurs
12 - 6
Thurs
12 - 6
THUR 8
Fun with Twill
THUR 9
Lots of Arrows
THUR 10
Spirit Twined Tray
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
12 - 4
Thurs
6-9
Thurs
6 - 10
Thurs
6 - 10
Thurs
6 - 10
Thurs
6 - 10
Thurs
6 - 10
Thurs
6 - 10
Fri 8 am
– 1pm
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 3 pm
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 12 pm
THUR 11
Kaleidoscopes
Denise
Anthony
Char
Ciammaichella
Judy Wilson
Trista
Rothgerbert
Sandy
THUR 12
Blessed Little Angel
Atkinson
THUR 13
Sue Twombly
Byzantine Earrings
THUR 14
Candace Katz
Dharma
THUR 15
Steve
Double Diamond or
Atkinson
Twill Bench
THUR 16
Gina Kieft
Little Sock Bucket
THUR 17
Pat Carothers
Sewing Basket
FRIDAY
FRI1
Steve
4 Point Rag Twill
Atkinson
Footstool
FRI2
Candace Katz
Arrow Creek
Char
FRI3
Chains in Black
Ciammaichella
Trista
FRI4
Checkmate
Rothgerbert
FRI5
Gina Kieft
Do the Wave
FRI6
Pat Carothers
Laundry Basket
FRI7
Papago Tray
Judy Wilson
Necklace
Time
Skill
Day
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 5 pm
Fri 8 am
– 12 pm
4
AL
4
AL
4
B
4
AL
Fri 1 pm
– 5 pm
4
AL
Fri 1 pm
– 5 pm
4
AL
4
B
6
B
6
AL
6
AL
3
AL
4
AL
4
AL
4
AL
4
AL
4
AL
4
B
5
AL
8
A
6
I
8
I
8
A
8
B
4
AL
Sat 8
am – 3
pm
Sat 8
am – 12
pm
Sat 8
am –
3pm
Sat 8
am – 12
pm
Sat 8
am – 3
pm
Sat 8
am – 12
pm
Sat 8
am – 12
pm
Sat 8
am – 3
pm
Sat 8
am – 3
pm
Sat 8
am – 3
pm
Sat 1
pm – 3
pm
Sat 1
pm – 3
pm
Class
FRI8
Spirit in Leather
FRI9
Sweet Marie
FRI10
Wire Wrap Earrings
Teacher
Sandy
Atkinson
Denise
Anthony
Time
Skill
8
I
8
I
Sue Twombly
4
I
4
AL
4
I
FRI11
Pot Bellied Netted
Judy Wilson
Gourd
FRI12
Wave Wire Wrap
Sue Twombly
Bracelet
SATURDAY
SAT1
Ahura
Candace Katz
6
I
SAT2
Double Heart
Rocker
Steve
Atkinson
4
AL
SAT3
Illusion
Denise
Anthony
6
B
SAT4
Neon Snack Basket
Char
Ciammaichella
4
AL
SAT5
Oktoberfest
Trista
Rothgerbert
6
I
SAT6
Plaid Casserole
Pat Carothers
4
B
SAT7
Ribbed Bent Branch
Handle Basket
Sandy
Atkinson
4
I
SAT8
Salad Bowl
Gina Kieft
6
I
SAT9
Suches Basket
Judy Wilson
6
AL
SAT10
Woven Wire Color
Wire Wrap Bracelet
Sue Twombly
6
AL
SAT11
Door Knob Basket
Sandy
Atkinson
2
AL
SAT12
Spring, Christmas or
Patriotic Stripe
Char
Ciammaichella
2
B
LEVELS
AL – All Levels
B – Beginner
I – Intermediate
A - Advanced
Schedule of Events
.
Food Choices:
Vendors:
Wednesday, July 9
1 – 4 pm
Vendors Set up
There are restaurants within
driving distance.
There may be more but
these are confirmed as of
January 1, 2014
Thursday, July 10
8 – 11 am
Vendors and Teachers Set Up
10 am
KBA Board Meeting
11 am – 6 pm
Registration
12 noon – 10 pm
Classes
Lunch & Dinner on your own
You can bring food in to eat
while you are at the
convention.
Atkinson’s Country House –
Sandy & Steve Atkinson
Friday July 11
8 am – 4 pm
8 am – 9:30 pm
11 am – 1 pm
5 pm – 6:30 pm
7 – 9:30 pm
finish
Saturday, July 12
8am – 12 noon
8 am – 4 pm
11 am – 1 pm
4 pm
Registration
Classes
Lunch on your own
Dinner and Annual Meeting
Teacher Market Place and Classes
There is a cantina
concession stand on site that
will be open during certain
times. You can purchase
food from them also. There
will no longer be the food
voucher coupons like in the
past years.
Bases to Weave – Candace
Katz and Debbie Hurd
Judy Wilson
Char’s Weavings
KB Enterprises – Bobbie
Galyon
The Friday night dinner will
be catered from a Somerset
local eatery.
Registration
Classes
Lunch on your own
Finish up and Head for Home.
Thursday Afternoon Classes
THUR1 12 – 4 PM
ANN’S OVAL ANTLER
Gina Kieft
All levels $48
Size: 8”w x 12”l x 4”h
Starting on an oval wood base
with the spokes glued in prior
to class, learn to twine and
upset in a uniform fashion.
Using your choice in color,
make a fun play in coloring
learning a paired three rod
wale with a step up. A variety
of white tail antlers will be
available to attach to the rim in
a unique way.
July 10
THUR2 12 – 4 PM
CAROLINA
Candace Katz
All levels $34
Size: 8”d x 6.5” w/o handle
Carolina has dyed spokes with
matching dyed maple strips.
The basket starts on a round
slotted base and is woven with
a continuous weave of 1-2
twill. Three rows of natural
maple are then woven and will
be used to add the dyed maple
curls. Color choices will be
available.
THUR3 12 – 4 PM
COUNTRY HEXAGON
Pat Carothers
Beginner $28
Size: 8”d x 7”h
Woven on a hexagonal base,
this class will emphasize
shaping to mimic the hexagon
shape, using a wooden base
and a round reed rim. Twining
will be taught.
THUR4 12 – 4 PM
DOUBLE DECKER
FOOTSTOOL
Steve Atkinson
All Levels $54
Size: 12" w x 12" l 12" h
SPECIAL TOOLS: long
shank weaving tool or long
knitting needle, small hammer
Double decker footstool perfect
for holding anything under the
seat. Woven in checkerboard OR
diagonal weave design using
Shaker tape &/or nylon webbing.
Choice of two colors in the
design. The pine stool comes
ready to weave, sanded, stained &
varnished. NOT to be used as a
stepping stool.
Thursday Afternoon Classes
THUR5 12 – 4 PM
GEMSTONE WIRE
WRAP BRACELET
Sue Twobly
THUR6 12 – 4 pm
HEARTH BASKET
Sandy Atkinson
All Levels Silver $50
Gold Filled $60
All Levels Fee: $58
Size: 8 1/2"w x 14"l x13" h
includes handle
Properties of precious metal
wire, skills of wire wrapping,
incorporate beads, size
bracelets, and create the clasp.
A variety of Gemstone colors
to choose from as well as
Swarovski crystals. Choose
own color combination.
Student will leave with a
beautifully designed &
completed bracelet.
All Levels $52
Size: 8”w x 12”l x 6”h
Basket begins on a wood base.
Techniques for this basket
include correct overlapping
and scarfing of flat oval reed
and the 3 rod arrow pattern.
The 3 rod arrow is woven in 3
different colors or round reed
creating a great looking
pattern. Students will
definitely learn the 3-rod
arrow by the time this basket is
completed!
THUR7 12 – 4 pm
SHOULDER TOTE
Trista Rothgerbert
Beginner $47
Size: 5”w x 10”l x 9”h
Special Tools Required: long
This tote basket has extra-long
shank weaving tool or long
leather handles to carry over
knitting needle
the shoulder. This basket starts
A beautiful basket to set out on with a woven filled bottom
base and there will be several
the hearth or anywhere with
color choices to choose from.
many uses. Add color to
match your decor. Wrapped
handle with pattern insert,
decreasing side width, & triple
twine or four rod wale are all
taught in class.
Thursday Afternoon Classes
THUR9 12 – 6 pm
LOTS OF ARROWS
Char Ciammaichella
July 10 cont.
July 10 cont
THUR10 12 – 6 pm
SPIRIT TWINED TRAY
Judy Wilson
All levels $44
Size: 4 ½”a x 1 ½” d
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Small/Medium Sharp Scissors,
Awl
Learn to make this striking
new tray, twined with waxed
cotton cord and glass beads.
Emphasis in class will be on
hand skills, tension, shaping
and over all look of the basket.
THUR8 12 – 6 PM
FUN WITH TWILL
Denise Anthony
Beginner $49
Size: 12”d x 4 ½” h w/out
handle
Beginning with a slotted wood
base and handle, students will
learn how to triple twine and
where to “step up”. Shaping
will be stressed in class as the
student is introduced to a 1 – 2
twill weave pattern. Students
will learn a new binding
pattern and top off the handle
with a woven know.
Thursday Night Classes
THUR11 6 – 9 pm
KALEIDOSCOPES –
LARGE or SMALL
Trista Rothgerbert
All levels Small $42
Large $74
Small – 1.5”d x 7”l
Large – 2”d x 9”l
The large contains a rotating end
piece filled with faux jewels &
pearls floating in liquid. The
small contains a clear lens that
turns everything it is pointed
towards into a kaleidoscopic
image. A variety of color choices
& weaving patterns. Learn to
create a variety of appearances by
changing the quantity of spokes,
varying a twill pattern or
choosing to use a continuous or
chase weave.
July 10
THUR12 6 – 10 pm
BLESSED LITTLE
ANGEL
Sandy Atkinson
All Levels
Fee: $29
Width at bottom of skirt 9 1/210”
Height at top of hair 9 1/2 -10”
A sweet little thing to use for
the holidays or for everyday
enjoyment. Woven on wooden
painted head with round & flat
oval reed. Easy border. Just a
fun class.
Thursday Night Classes
THUR13 6 – 10 pm
BYZANTINE EARRINGS
Sue Twombly
All levels
Sterling Silver
$25
Gold Filled $35
Mixed Metals $35
Learn how to open and close
jump rings properly, how to
assemble the Byzantine chain
pattern. Different colored
Swarovski crystals to attach to
earrings. If a student is interested
they can also learn how to make
& purchase materials to make a
byzantine chain bracelet. All
materials to complete the earrings
will be provided.
Thursday Night
Class July 10 cont.
THUR17 6 – 10 pm
SEWING BASKET
Pat Carothers
Beginner $32
Size: 8”w x 15”l x 14”h
w/handle
Great for any quilter or
seamstress. This market
basket class will teach basic
weaving techniques. Included:
a filled base, shaping and a
choice of solid reed or twining
for the sides.
THUR14 6 – 10 pm
DHARMA
Candace Katz
All Levels $30
Size: 6”d x 5”h
Dharma is woven on a
round slotted base.
Weaving techniques include
triple twining and 1-2 twill
using spaced dyed reed with
a coordinating color for the
maple weaver. Natural
maple curls will be added
for embellishment. Some
color choices will be
available.
July 10
THUR15 6 – 10 pm
DOUBLE DIAMOND OR
TWILL BENCH
Steve Atkinson
THUR16 6 – 10 pm
LITTLE SOCK BUCKET
Gina Kieft
All Levels $78
Size: 14 1/2"w x 30 3/4"l x 18"h
All levels $52
Size: 11 ½”d x 7”h
SPECIAL TOOLS: long shank
weaving tool or long knitting
needle, small hammer
This great basket is a smaller
version of my original sock
bucket. Start on a wood base
with the spokes glued in prior
to class. Students will be
contacted, by email for their
choice in two contrasting color
to weave, prior to class. The
two different size weavers to
the side weaving. Add two
round hoops for handles.
This bench is made the same
height as most chairs & will work
well at the dining room table, or
at the end of a bed. The bench
comes ready to weave on. Choice
of color combinations to choose
from, using either Shaker Tape or
nylon webbing. Not to be used as
a step stool.
Friday Morning Classes
FRI1 8 am – 1pm
4 POINT RAG TWILL
FOOTSTOOL
Steve Atkinson
All Levels $65
Size: 15" w x 15" l x 12" w
SPECIAL TOOLS: long shank
weaving tool or long knitting
needle, small hammer
Our newest in the line of
footstools, Brahma Webb is the
new weaving material, weather
resistant, durable easy to clean
with soap & water as it has a pvc
outer coating. Feels much like
treated cowhide leather, but a
little thicker & smoother. Not to
be used as a step stool or for
unprotected use because of wood
frame.
July 11
FRI2 8 am – 5pm
ARROW CREEK
Candace Katz
FRI3 8 am – 3 pm
CHAINS IN BLACK
Char Ciammaichella
Advanced $58
Size: 12”d x 16”h
Intermediate $61
Size: 9”w x 12”l x 7 ½”h
For those who love round
reed Arrow Creek is for
you. The basket starts on a
round base with holes
drilled in place of the slot.
Weaving techniques include
lots of arrow weave, bispokes twining, continuous
weave with flat reed and
then to finish the basket the
inside rim is braided.
This basket is started on a
wood base with dyed spokes.
Base is woven in a 4 rod wale
in an over 2, under 2 pattern.
Sides are woven in a specific
pattern to get the “Chains”
look. Students weaving this
basket will be challenged with
a 3 rod arrow woven with 2
weavers in different colors.
You don’t want to let the
weavers twist. Curls are
added after the basket is
woven.
Friday Morning Classes
FRI4 8 am – 5 pm
CHECKMATE
Trista Rothgerbert
FRI5 8 am – 5 pm
DO THE WAVE
Gina Kieft
Intermediate $63
Size: 12”d x 10”h
Advanced $72
Size: 6”w x 12”l x 9”h
(15”h with handles)
This is a large bushel style
basket that starts with a
wooden base. All weaving is
done using chase weave with
an emphasis on shaping. The
handles start with #10 round
reed, which is then wrapped
using #2 round. These handles
offer a nice highlight to this
basket.
Many techniques to learn in this
useful basket. Start with a twill
base with a fun play in color.
With this double wall basket, start
the inside concentrating on spoke
placement and shape, weave the
outside wall working on height
adjustment and three rod wale
with a step up. Focus is the wave
weave created on the outside
wall. Students will be asked their
color preference prior to class by
email. Leather handles for
carrying.
FRI6 8 am – 5 pm
LAUNDRY BASKET
Pat Carothers
Beginner $50
Size: 11”w x 16”l x 13”h
w/handle
Students will learn a filled
base shaping and how to
create an “x & o” pattern.
Twining will also be taught.
Friday Morning Classes
FRI9 8 am – 5 pm
SWEET MARIE
Denise Anthony
FRI8 8 am – 5 pm
SPIRIT IN LEATHER
Sandy Atkinson
Intermediate $68
Size: 5" w x 8 1/2" l x 9
1/2"h includes handle
Woven on oval hoops, this new
design incorporates stunning
accent work. The god's eye,
handle wrap & accents are woven
with leather. This class is
thoroughly taught with concept of
the rib weaving theory, & facts to
rib weaving. Woven with black
dyed leather, small flat reed,
oval/oval, round reed, beads &
charm.
Intermediate $92
Size: 12”d x 10”h w/o handle
This reed basket begins on a
slotted wood base with a class
mold. Students will fit a painted
steel band to their basket. Basic
basketry skills will be used to
create this complex but clean
looking basket. The rim is a great
introduction to Gretchen. This
basket is finished with a custom
handle of oak and black walnut.
Students are encouraged to
contact instructor for color
options before class via email
[email protected]
July 11
July 11 cont.
FRI10 8 am – 12 noon
WIRE WRAP
EARRINGS
Sue Twombly
Intermediate
Prerequisite: 1 class with Sue
taken at any time.
Sterling Silver $40
Gold Filled $60
Mixed $50
Student will choose 2 styles of
earrings from 6 different designs.
Each style is available in large
and small sizes. Class members
will incorporate a variety of
techniques to make these earrings
such as wire wrapping, coiling,
free forming wire, snap setting
stones, twisting wire, and making
curls. These are fun to make and
fun to wear!
FRI7 8 am – 12 noon
PAPAGO TRAY
NECKLACE
Judy Wilson
All levels $34
Size: 2 ¼”w x 3/8”deep
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Small/Medium Sharp Scissors,
Awl
Students will learn to make this
new coiled tray necklace. Coiling
is done with small waxed cotton
cord. Kit makes two (2)
pendants. Many choices of color
with matching beads and
adjustable neck cord. Class will
cover hand skills, neatness,
tension and having fun creating a
new piece.
Friday Afternoon Classes
FRI11 1 pm – 5 pm
POT BELLIED NETTED
GOURD
Judy Wilson
All levels $30
Size: 2 ½”w x 2 ¾”h
SPECIAL TOOLS: Sharp
Embroidery type scissors
(Friskars)
This is a fun piece to make.
Students learn knotless netting
and to do it around a fat little
gourd. Many colors to choose
from. Hander and the feathers
are hand cut leather. Glass
beads adorn the ends.
July 11
FRI12 1 pm – 5 pm
WAVE WIRE WRAP
BRACELET
Sue Twombly
Intermediate
Prerequisite: 1 class with Sue
taken at any time.
Sterling Silver $70
Gold Filled $90
Mixed $85
Student will learn to manipulate
free hand a group of wires around
beads. Class members will review
the basic principles of wire
weaving as well as perfect their
basic skills of wire wrapping,
how to size bracelets, and to
create the clasp. When you wear
your completed bracelet, no one
will believe you made it yourself!
Saturday Morning Classes
8 am – 3 pm
AHURA
Candace Katz
SAT1
Intermediate $48
Size: 9”d x 10.5”h
Ahura starts on a slotted round
base, weaving techniques
include: 2-3 twill with dyed
reed, stop/start weave with 2
large strips of reed, arrow
weave and a double rim with
half round reed. Several color
choices will be available. The
simplicity of the weave will
afford the opportunity to work
on shaping with helpful tips to
assist.
Saturday Morning Classes
SAT3 8 am – 3 pm
ILLUSION
Denise Anthony
Beginner $62
Size: 8”w x 13 - 14”l x 9”h
w/out handle
This basket begins on a black
walnut slotted base and is
finished with a handmade
black walnut handle. Students
will learn how to triple twine
and identify where to “step
up” rows. The 2 – 2 twill
pattern taught creates a zigzag
pattern that is only visible
when viewed from a distance.
SAT4 8 am – 12 noon
NEON SNACK BASKET
Char Ciammaichella
July 12
SAT2 8 am – 12 noon
DOUBLE HEART
ROCKER
Steve Atkinson
All Levels $75
Chair: 14"w Rocker: 18"l
Seat: 10"d x 7" h
Back height: 18"
SPECIAL TOOLS: long shank
weaving tool or long knitting
needle, small hammer
Little rocker for a small child
along with a teddy bear or dolly.
Built very sturdy. Rocks smooth
& has security rockers. Choose to
weave a heart, a twill or a
checkerboard in the seat. Rocker
comes stained, sealed & ready to
weave on.
July 12 cont.
SAT5 8 am – 3 pm
OKTOBERFEST
Trista Rothgerbert
All Levels $38
Size: 9”w x 7”l x 7”h
Intermediate $62
Size: 8”w x 11”l x 8.5”h
Black and natural spokes are
inserted into the wood base to
begin this basket. Start/stop
weaving in a specific pattern
combined with the pair 3-rod
twining really helps set up this
stunning basket. Reed colors
include natural, black and
neon green. A leather flower
is added after the basket is
woven.
This basket starts with an
oblong base and continuous
weave. The arrows are
creating using a two color 5
rod whale. The handle is
constructed using #10 round
reed with a Herringbone
wrapped handle. The handle is
secured to the basket with
Cross Knots and RiceCharacter Stitches.
SAT6 8 am – 12 noon
PLAID CASSEROLE
Pat Carothers
Beginner $32
Size: 10”w x 15”l x 12” h
w/handle
Great for beginners. This
market basket class teaches a
filled base, shaping, and
creating a plaid look using
overlays.
Saturday Morning Classes
SAT7 8 am – 12 noon
RIBBED BENT BRANCH
HANDLE BASKET
Sandy Atkinson
Intermediate $48
Size: 7-10" w x 8-10" h w/handle
Special Tools Required: long
shank weaving tool or long
knitting needle
Bent branch or branch elbow
handle, this basket is a unique
design, no two alike. The handle
will be drilled & preset with ribs,
ready to weave on. Three point
hitch starts the basket, then
continues into the rib weaving..
SAT8 8 am – 3 pm
SALAD BOWL
Gina Kieft
SAT9 8 am – 3pm
SUCHES BASKET
Judy Wilson
Intermediate $52
Size: 9”d x 6”h
All Levels $58
Size: 2 ¾”high x 3 ½” across
Using a plastic bowl as a
mold on a solid wood base,
make a salad bowl that will
be the talk of any party.
Using a play in color of
your choice and different
size weavers, learn a triple
twine up the sides of the
basket. Finish the rim with
a beautiful no-fail Gretchen
border. The mold is the
students to keep.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Small/Medium Sharp Scissors,
Awl
Saturday Afternoon Classes
SAT 12 1 pm – 3 pm
SPRING, CHRISTMAS
OR PATRIOTIC STRIPE
Char Ciammaichella
Beginner $28
4”w x 7”l x 6”h
SAT11 1 pm – 3 pm
DOOR KNOB BASKET
Sandy Atkinson
All Levels $22
Size: 7"w x 13"h x w/
handle 19"
A beautiful basket shaped to
hang on a doorknob or hook
on the door. It is quick & easy,
therefore makes a lovely gift
basket. Kit includes enough
material to make two door
knob baskets. However, we
will only make one in class.
July 12 cont.
Basket begins on a wood
base. Spokes are natural
and dyed weavers are
inserted into the wood base.
All weaving is start/stop
with weavers of specific
colors. Materials are rattan
reed and ash weavers.
Specify Spring, Christmas,
or Patriotic colors
This brand new basket is
twined with waxed cotton cord
and glass beads. Bottoms will
be completed by instructor
with demonstration in class.
Twining techniques, such a
hand skills, neatness and
tension will be the focus in
class.
SAT10 8 am – 3 pm
WOVEN WITH COLOR
WIRE WRAP
BRACELET
Sue Twombly
All Levels
Color with Silver $65
Color with Gold Filled $75
Learn the basic principles of
wire weaving and variations
which will dramatically
change a bracelet’s appearance
giving different looks with the
same technique. Members will
learn the properties of precious
metal wire, the basic skills of
wire wrapping, how to
manipulate wire to create the
woven look, how to size
bracelets, and to create the
clasp. Also there will be many
different colors in which to
choose.
July 12
WHAT TO BRING
To make the most of your
weaving experience it helps
to have the proper
equipment. We suggest that
you bring: a dishpan or
bucket, an old towel, sharp
clippers or strong scissors,
small flat screwdriver, an
awl or ice pick, several (12
or more) spring-type
clothespins or clips, flexible
tape measure, spray bottle,
needle nose pliers, pencil,
sandpaper, cable ties, and a
sharp pocket knife, Some
classes may require special
tools. Please read the class
description carefully. Also,
bring your name holder with
you if you have one from a
prior convention.
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5639 Knob Creek Rd
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Kentucky Basket Association Convention
The Center for Rural Development
Somerset, Kentucky
July 10, 11, 12, 2014
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