2022 Guild workshop programme - updated

Updated September, October and November workshop information

The Southwestern Ontario Basketry Guild is proud to present the basketry workshop schedule for 2022. We meet every third Saturday of the year (with some exceptions) at the Chatham Cultural Centre. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail (SWOBG.TREASURER@gmail.com) or message us through Facebook. All workshops require pre-registration. The year promises to be filled with new teachers, materials, processes and techniques. The blog will be updated as teachers, descriptions and photos become available. 

The Guild is looking forward to hosting nine months of workshops in 2022, however, changes to the programme may occur due to COVID restrictions. Check this page for the most up-to-date information. 

Saturday, January 15, 2022
No workshop this month.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

No workshop this month.

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Louise MacDougall - Basket with Cherokee Wheels - All skill levels

Basket with Cherokee Wheels by Louise MacDougall

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Nancy Hager - Diagonal Plaited Bark Basket - All skill levels

Diagonal Plaited Bark Basket by Nancy Hager

Saturday, May 14, 2022 WORKSHOP CANCELLED

Michelle Zikovitz - Double Base Round Basket - All skill levels

***This workshop will be held on the second Saturday in May.*** 

Richmond Hill basketmaker Michelle Zikovitz will teach students the fundamentals of weaving a round basket. Basket measures: 10.5" x 7".

Double Base Round Basket by Michelle Zikovitz

 

Double Base Round Basket (top) by Michelle Zikovitz

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Louise MacDougall - Basket with Waxed Linen Lashing - All skill levels 

Basket by Louise MacDougall

 

Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2022 WORKSHOPS CANCELLED

July workshop will be a two-day workshop presented by Guild member Karen Kotecki.

 

Karen Kotecki - Bull Nosed Pouch Basket - Intermediate/advanced skill level (two-day workshop)

The Bull Nosed Pouch Basket is a two-day basket requiring approximately 12 hours to complete. 

The first day of the workshop will be held at the Chatham Cultural Centre and the second in Windsor.

Bull Nosed Pouch Basket by Karen Kotecki

 

Karen Kotecki will also offer one-day workshops for interested students.

Saturday, July 16, 2022 (workshop in Chatham)

Karen Kotecki - Flower Knot Basket - Intermediate skill level
The Flower Knot Basket is 7" x 7" x 5".

 

Flower Knot Basket by Karen Kotecki

Sunday, July 17, 2022 (workshop in Windsor)

Karen Kotecki - Belly Wall Basket - Beginner/intermediate skill level
The Belly Wall Basket measures 8" x 5.5" x 7.5". 

 

Belly Wall Basket by Karen Kotecki

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Martina Obersat  - Square Rib Basket with Oak Handle - All skill levels 

Learn how to weave this rib basket using two square oak hoops, which are made in Ontario. Students will learn to secure the handle and the rim using four-point lashing (the God's eye), trim and secure the ribs, weave and fill-in using 1/4" flat reed. A decorative handle is optional. 

Square rib basket by Martina Obersat

 

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Teacher: Catherine Devine
 

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Teacher: Martha Sands

Saturday, November 19, 2022 Last workshop of the year and our annual Potluck lunch
Teacher:TBD