Southwestern Ontario Basketry Guild

January 18:   AGM Frances Thorn & Nancy Hager - Willow Stars - all levels February 15:  Willow Garden Globe - intermediate Instructor - Frances Thorn March 15:  Plaited Birchbark Basket - all levels Instructor - Janet LaMonte April 19:  Oak Splint Williamsburg Basket -  all levels Instructor - Wanda Haydt - kit from Owens Oak Baskets May 17 and June 21:  Round Reed Kari Tray - intermediate Instructor:  Linda Dobinson July 19:  Fibre Rush Basket - all levels Instructor:  Catherine Devine August 15 to 17:  Weekend Willow Retreat at Michaelite Fathers Retreat Centre, Melrose Two-day workshops - as of June 4th, there are places left in both classes.  Contact us about registering.  Karen Tembreull - Bark Pouch - Willow on Cedar with Basswood Cordage - intermediate to advanced in-depth study Lene Rasmussen - Oval Willow Basket on Catalan Base...

The day was one of gathering together, working on various projects and helping each other with some of the finer points.  At noon we shared in our traditional November pot luck meal.  It was a happy occasion. Working away . . . . .     The October Celtic Knot Bowl, definitely a success!    Here's how you do it. Pot Luck, yum! Taking inventory April 2012 project - finished at last! Almost done!