I lead a Rib Key Basket with a group of outdoor women at a picturesque lodge retreat in Hancock, MD. We sat on a wrap around porch over looking a breathtaking vista as we wove the key baskets. Participants selected their individual color schemes, resulting in a wide variety of key baskets.
Once again I taught two week-long basket classes for Common Ground on the Hill at McDaniel College. It is a time to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances. Week one students learned to weave a rib hen basket starting with a Josephine Knot. We also had time to make a hair clasp featuring the same Josephine Knot.
The second week students wove two baskets featuring a cat head bottom. Emphasis was placed on perfecting the cat head "ears" and shaping of their basket. One basket included a handle and one did not. Color choices made each basket distinctive and their own.
I so enjoy sharing my craft with other basket weavers, both beginners and experienced weavers. There is nothing better than weaving baskets in the company of others. I invite you to join a basket guild, class or casual group of friends and take time to fellowship as you weave. You will end up with more than just a basket!
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