Southwestern Ontario Basketry Guild

August workshop with Amy Jorgensen  Guild member Amy Jorgensen created a sturdy, practical basket with interior dividers. This flat reed basket was fun to learn.

July workshop with Martha Sands  Guild member Martha Sands invited the guild to her house and taught us the techniques of the own pattern -- Garden Naturals Basket. Martha collected all the materials from her garden (or close to it); materials included sedges, day lilies, rushes, cattails and barks (elm, birch, willow). The day was a wonderful experience and thanks Martha for your hospitality.   

June workshop with Amy Jorgensen Guild member Amy Jorgensen organized a workshop to weave Marilyn Parr's basket kits featuring leather handles and wooden bases. Many beautiful basket were completed.

May workshop with Joyce Tomlinson Joyce Tomlinson taught the Southwestern Ontario Basketry Guild the techniques to weave around a mold. The glass vase is woven with reed, cane and waxed cotton cord. The tapestry pattern is created using colour and cord texture. The matchstick rim finishes the vase beautifully.

April workshop with Amy Jorgensen Guild member Amy Jorgensen taught students how to make this special Easter bunny basket. Easy-to-make and a fun project for our workshop. Many grandchildern received homemade baskets filled with candy this year!

February workshop with Sandy Pacitto Guild member Sandy Pacitto taught students how to make chaine maille. A double spiral! The bracelets and earrings were easy to finish and we all went home with some new jewellery. New member Tiffanie finished the beautiful Dolores basket.

January workshop with Amy Jorgensen Guild member Amy Jorgensen and her students braved the snow storm to attend the January basketry workshop. The twill-patterned trivet was a fun and quick project!