WEAVIN' IN WINONA BASKET WORKSHOP JUNE 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2010 Winona State University - Tau Conference Center- Winona MN MEET THE TEACHERS |
| Dianne Gleixner Brookfield, WI
Email Address: diannegleixner@sbcglobal.net Dianne began weaving in 1987. She joined Lake Country Basket Guild in 1996 and has since served 5 years as Vice-President and 2 years as Co-President. Dianne enjoys weaving Nantucket style baskets, twills, and anything else with a challenge. Since 2003, she has written and published over 40 patterns. Dianne has taught locally and out of state, and has won awards and ribbons for her baskets exhibited at state conventions. Her web site is www.diannegleixnerbaskets.com Annetta Kraayeveld Beloit, WI Email Address: krazyveld@hotmail.com Annetta’s fascination with baskets began when she was a young child, however her weaving adventure didn’t begin until 1995. She is mostly self-taught, learning from mistakes and successes, weaving because she can’t stop. Annetta finds that the challenge of mastering new techniques and weaving the pictures in her mind keep this an exciting art form. She considers herself a weaver, teacher, and life-long student of basketry. Annetta has published over 40 patterns and teaches her original basket designs locally as well as at guilds and conventions across the USA. Her web site is www.prairiewoodbasketry.com Marlene Meyer Hudson, WI Email Address: bluffcreektm@aol.com Marlene is a full time studio artist, teacher and sells her work at galleries and juried art shows throughout the region. Inspiration for her work comes from nature and the natural textures of the materials used to embellish her baskets. The challenge of basketry with its different shapes and materials is still exciting after 25 years. Marlys Sowers Milo, IA Email Address: sowers@crosspaths.net Marlys began making baskets in 1985. She’s always loved working with her hands and has a great love for the outdoors. It seems making baskets ties the two together. She raises 13 different kinds of basket willows, and gets great satisfaction in watching the willow grow, harvesting it, and preparing it for weaving. She also makes many kinds of Nantucket, Shaker, and Appalachian styles of baskets. She teaches at many conventions and special invitation classes throughout the US as well as at her studio during the year. She feels very blessed that people like and buy her work. Creating things with your hands keeps you in touch with the world around you and the things that are really important in ones life. Her web site is www.piniconfarmcrafts.com Eric Taylor New Hampshire Email Address: eric@erictaylorbasketry.com Eric lives in central New Hampshire and has been involved in traditional basket making for over 20 years. His love for working with wood and the black ash tree has inspired him in creating his own contemporary designs that combine elements of the Shaker and Nantucket style baskets. In 2009, Eric won multiple awards at the 76th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair, Living with Crafts Exhibit and Eric won the Viewers Choice Award at the 2009 AMB Convention. Eric teaches classes in his home, at local shops, guilds, and state basketry conventions. His web site is www.erictaylorbasktry.com Marilyn Wald Riga, MI Email Address: waldm@aol.com Owner of XYZ Basket Works, Marilyn has been weaving since 1988. Marilyn began teaching in 1989 with two students. XYZ Basket Works was formed in 1992. At this time, Marilyn began teaching at conventions, guilds, and workshops around the US and Canada. Marilyn has been featured in Basket Bits Magazine and Just Patterns. The students make teaching basketry special for her. It is rewarding seeing the look of a beginner as she or he completes their basket. Her web site is www.xyzbasketworks.com |
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