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BASKET WORKSHOP JUNE 21

st, 22

nd, and 23

rd, 2013

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY TAU CONFERENCE CENTER

511 HILBERT STREET, WINONA MN

Contact: Deb Mather

507-451-8571

Email: [email protected]

www.weavinwinona.com

5” LIDDED BASKET MARLYS SOWERS

REGISTRATIONS POSTMARKED by March 10th

for 1st drawing of classes.

After that date, classes will be assigned in order received.

PLEASE NOTE SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED -- Pictures not to scale –

Please check sizes given for each basket

LASHED BOTTOM CUTIE JAN SCHMIDT

This charming and delicate lidded basket is made with No. 1

reed. Spokes are added to both the basket and lid in a hexagonal

weave pattern. Basket border is woven with two trac borders –

one that the lid fits on and the other as the lid stop. A beaded

pull completes the basket. Approx. 5 3/4” D x 2 ½” H

Intermediate Class, prep & material fee $65

VINTAGE FLO HOPPE

Students will taper reed staves and insert

them into a walnut wood base then weave

with dyed brown hamburg cane over a mold

in your choice of weave pattern. The turned

walnut rim will be glued on and top it off

with a walnut lid. Approx. 5”D x 5”H

All Levels Class, prep & material fee $70

Learn to lash a bottom with white hamburg cane.

You won’t want to put anything in this basket as

the bottom is so beautiful. Students will twill up

the sides and learn a braid weave half way up.

This basket is woven with reed and hamburg cane.

Approx. 6 ½” x 8 ½” x 4”H Intermediate

Class, prep & material fee $55

Friday Classes Note: Class times include lunch

break and announcements.

PINCUSHION MARLYS SOWERS

ROLL BASKET DIANNE GLEIXNER

TWILL PLANTER DIANNE GLEIXNER

SCULPTURAL POTTERY VASE WITH TAPESTRY WEAVE MARLA HELTON

This fun, creative piece starts with a hand thrown pottery base that

is made with holes in the top to accommodate the spokes. Spokes

are inserted and the fun begins. Choosing from a wide variety of

colors, textures, and fibers, students will weave a beautiful tapestry

weave. Two rim options will be available to choose from.

Approx. 5-6” W x 9” H Intermediate


Students insert flat reed spokes into a round slotted wood

base. Techniques include start/stop weaving, triple twined

arrows, and adding leather handles to the rim. Shaping will

be emphasized while the sides are woven. Color choices for

the triple twined arrows and leather handles will be available.

Approx. 10” D x 4” H Intermediate


Students insert dyed or smoked flat oval spokes into a round

slotted wood base. The entire basket is woven in

continuous twill weave using 3mm flat oval weavers.

Shaping will be emphasized while the sides are woven so

the planter pot fits inside the finished basket. A plastic pot

is included. Some color choices will be available for the

spokes. Approx. 7” D x 6” H Intermediate


Students will taper reed staves and insert them into a

walnut wood base then weave with cane over a mold.

The turned walnut rim will be glued on. The red and

navy blue reversible cushion will be included in the

class. Approx. 3” D x 2 ½ ” H All Levels




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OVAL BOWL

MARLYS SOWERS

COOL DOWN TRIVET JAN SCHMIDT

KALEIDOSCOPE FLO HOPPE

Start weaving off a solid wood center. Students will split the

spokes and start a chase weave, then finish it off with a fancy rim

using round reed. Hang it on the wall when not in use to admire.

Fits any size pan. A variety of colors will be offered.

Approx. 8 ½” D All Levels Class, prep & material fee $25

DRAGONFLY PINS

MARLA HELTON

Create a beautiful dragonfly pin or basket embellishment.

Using Italian wirelace, students learn to create wings and a

body. A variety of colors will be available from which to

choose. Approx. 3” W x 3” H All Levels


Enjoy this round reed creation. Ridge weave is the basis for the

central design of this basket bordered by a row of 4-rod wale

above and below. The rows of ridge weave are later enhanced

with overlays of cane. Approx. 11” D x 7 ½” H Intermediate


Students will taper reed staves and insert them into a

walnut wood base then weave with dyed dark brown

hamburg cane over a mold. The half round reed rim

will be glued, nailed, and lashed on. The lashing will

also be done with dyed cane.

Approx. 10 ½” L x 7” W x 3 ½” H All Levels


Per survey requests – All Saturday classes will not break for

evening meal – feel free to bring afternoon snack if you like.

Saturday Classes



FANCY WILLIAMSBURG DIANNE GLEIXNER

DOUBLE D

JAN SCHMIDT

POWDERED PIGMENTS AND COILING MARLA HELTON

This is a solid woven base incorporating two D handles.

Use space dyed reed to achieve the stained glass window

affect. Learn to wrap weave the handles as you go using

hamburg cane. The decorative X’s on the side of the

basket are hamburg cane as well. (You may need to

finish the overlay “X” on your own.) This is a great size

for DVD, pantry, etc. Approx. 6”W x 12” L x 8” H (with

handle) Intermediate Class, prep & material fee $65

This class introduces students to the beautiful options of

coloring a gourd with powdered pigments. Everyone will

get to experiment with a variety of luscious colors to

create the one just right for them. After sealing the colors,

students will drill holes and learn to coil weave using

danish cord. Hand dyed silk ribbon and mizuhiki will be

used as accents on this beautiful and creative piece. If

easily available please bring a cordless drill with 1/16"

drill bit and hair dryer. Old clothes or a smock is a good

idea for the pigment portion of the class. Approx. 7”W x

9”H Intermediate Class, prep & material fee $68

Weaving on a Williamsburg style handle, students will weave

a filled base, learn chase weaving, triple twining, and stacked

weaving while increasing the height of the ends of the basket.

This beautiful, large basket is then topped off with a rolled

Gretchen border. Some of the border may need to be

completed after class time. Color will be natural and tan.

Approx. 12”W x 18”L (at top) x 10” H (not including handle)


PLEASE NOTE SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED

-- Pictures not to scale – Please check sizes given for each basket

IT’S LIKE GIVING YOURSELF A MASSAGE! Marla Helton

“Body Stretch and Shoulder Opener for Weavers” As most of us know, weaving and desk work can cause

shoulder, neck and wrist pain and tension. Marla will offer this half hour class using gentle yoga techniques

for opening up those tight areas and is suitable for all body types. Most of this class will be done in a sitting

position and can be modified for those in a wheelchair or using a walker. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Cost $5.00

Saturday - 6:15 – 6:45 p.m (1/2 hour) REFRESH!

OVAL CARRIER WITH BRAIDED HANDLE WRAP DIANNE GLEIXNER

POT BELLY BASKET MARLYS SOWERS

BEADED ELEGANCE MARLA HELTON

KENILWORTH FLO HOPPE

Students begin with a double-cross base

woven with a spiraling weave. Colorful

beads make up the central design which

is bordered with dyed 3-rod arrows above

and below. The border is a unique

variation of a looped border.

Approx. 4 ½” H x 9” D


Students will insert pretapered and prebent cherry wood staves into

a cherry wood base then weave with cane over a puzzle mold. The

turned cherry rim will be glued on and top it off with a turned

cherry lid. Approx. 5 ½” W x 7” H

All Levels Class, prep & material fee $85

Begin with an oval slotted wood base with an attached handle,

students will insert spokes into the base, twine them in place, then

weave start/stop rows up the sides, continually focusing on

shaping. A piece of dyed reed is woven in with a cross-stitch

technique, a single row of triple twining is added, and the braided

handle wrap is woven before the rim is lashed. Some color

choices will be available for the accent weaving.

Approx. 10”Wx15”L (top) x 6”H (plus handle) Intermediate


Starting with a dyed gourd, students will learn a unique way of

stitching on flat beads. Once the beads are attached, reed goes into the

holes and the top is woven with a continuous chase weave with reed

and seagrass. Some color selections will be available. If easily

available, please bring a cordless drill with a 1/16” drill bit. Approx.

6”W x 10”H (will vary) Intermediate Class, prep & material fee $57

COCOA-A-GO-GO JAN SCHMIDT

Start with a wood base and weave on a mold with

dyed cane and dyed round reed so your shaping will

be perfect. Start with continuous weave of cane side

out, then weave with dyed side out in the middle

section doing a braid weave. The variety of weaves

done make this a sampler basket. Colors are cocoa

brown, tans, and blacks. Approx. 5” x 6” x 3 ½” H


Sunday Classes

SEE THE WEB SITE FOR

COLORED PICTURES &

COMPLETE

INFORMATION–

www.weavinwinona.com

SKILL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE: Feels comfortable setting up bases, twining and rims

ALL LEVELS: Weavers of all experience level

WHAT TO BRING:

Basic weaving tools, water tub, basketry shears or

scissors, several spring clothespins, spray bottle, needle

nose pliers, pencil, tape measure, sharp pocket knife or

shaver, sandpaper, towel.

Tools for Flo Hoppe classes – Medium awl, Finger tape

or bandaids, Diagonal cutting pliers or strong scissors,

needlenose pliers, towel and water container

SPECIAL TOOLS LIST:

Jan Schmidt - Cool Down Trivet & Lashed Bottom

Cutie - small packer

Dianne Gleixner - Fancy Williamsburg – spoke

weight; Roll Basket & Oval Carrier with Braided

Handle Wrap – quick curing glue

Marlys Sowers baskets– small packing tool & sharp

knife

Marla Helton – Sculptural Pottery Vase with Tapestry

Weave – sharp scissors; Powdered Pigments & Coiling

– optional cordless drill & 1/16” drill bit, hair dryer, old

clothes or smock for pigment coloring;

Dragonfly Pin – sharp scissors, small angle wire cutter;

Beaded Elegance – sharp scissors and optional cordless

drill & 1/16” drill bit;

DIRECTIONS To Tau Conference Center:

From Hwy 14/61 – turn onto Vila St (Stoplight by

Kmart). Go through the 4-way stop and turn left

onto Howard (the 2nd left you can take). Go

straight through (past Lourdes Hall) and the Tau

Center will be straight ahead on Hilbert St. If you

need directions on the way, call (507) 458-4603. (front desk at Tau Conference Center)

Tau Conference Center building of

Winona State University

Mail registration form and fee by March 10th

for 1st drawing of classes. No membership required.

Enclose self-addressed stamped #10 envelope.

Confirmations mailed around April 15th

with class fees due by May 15th

. Please make separate checks

for each class made out to teachers and class name in memo line.

Class times include lunch break and announcements. Classes start at 8:30 a.m. unless noted.



Check out the web site

www.weavinwinona.com for complete information and colored pictures

along with pdf file of the brochure to tell your

friends to look at.

Also now on Facebook –

Weavin’ in Winona Basket Workshop

http://www.weavinwinona.com/


Dianne Gleixner Brookfield, WI Email Address: [email protected] Dianne began weaving in 1987 and enjoys weaving Nantucket style, twills, and anything else with a challenge. She has written over 50 patterns and exhibits and sells her baskets at art and craft shows near her home and online through her Etsy site wwww.Etsy.com/shop/DiannesBaskets since 2004. She has taught at many states for local guilds or state organizations. In October 2012, one of her baskets won the Viewer’s Choice Award at the Assoc. of Michigan Basketmakers Convention. Her web site is www.diannegleixnerbaskets.com Marla Helton Greencastle, IN Email Address: marlahelton@gmail.,com Marla has been weaving since 1988. She finds her primary focus to be mixed media and is known for her weaving on pottery and gourds. Marla travels throughout the US to teach at retreats, conventions, and conferences, She and her partner Stu also do art shows in the Midwest and galleries. Marla’s work can be seen in numerous books and publications including: Weaving on Gourds, Fine Art Gourds, Coiling on Gourds, New and Different Materials for Weaving and Coiling, Fiber and Gourds, Sunshine Artist and the CraftsReport. Her website is: www.serendipitygourdart.com Flo Hoppe Rome, NY Email Address: [email protected] Flo Hoppe is a full-time studio artist, teacher, and author. She began her career in 1971 teaching herself basketmaking from a small booklet published in 1924. Her emphasis is on wicker basketry and Japanese basketry. She lived in Japan from 1968-1971, and on a return trip to Japan in 1994 studied with two master basketmakers. Her published books are entitled “Wicker Basketry” and “Contemporary Wicker Basketry”. She has also co-authored “Plaiting with Birch Bark” with Vladimir Yarish and Jim Widess. She teaches and exhibits worldwide, with teaching venues in England, Canada, Japan, Russia, and Australia. Her web site is: www.flohoppe.com Jan Schmidt Waxahachie, TX Email Address: [email protected] Jan comes from a very creative family where she learned the art of basketweaving from her mother. She was an avid quilter and needle worker and finally gave into the craft of basketry in 1990 and has been hooked on it ever since. She has been teaching since 1995 in and around the DFW area as well as US conventions. She loves to come up with unique and challenging ideas that nobody has taught before. You can buy her basket kits and patterns at www.basketsbyjan.net Marlys Sowers Milo, IA Email Address: [email protected] 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

MEET THE TEACHERS FOR WEAVIN’ IN WINONA 2013

Directions to New Center Dorm: From North or South on Hwy 14/61: turn onto Huff Street (between the 2 lakes & signs to Winona State University & Visitors Center) – Straight at stop light (Sarnia St) - over railroad track – dorm on right - corner of Mark Street From East – from Hwy 43 across the bridge from Wisconsin – follow the Hwy 43 signs to Sarnia Street - turn right – go to stop light (Huff St) & turn right - over railroad track –dorm on right - corner of Mark Street

Directions from the dorms to classes at Tau Conference Center – turn left onto Huff Street over RR track to stop light - right onto Sarnia Street– street name turns to Gilmore- go to Vila Street (stop sign) turn right – go 2 blocks to Howard Street-turn left – Tau Center is down at the end of the street

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.diannegleixnerbaskets.com/

mailto:marlahelton@gmail.,com

http://www.serendipitygourdart.com/


http://www.flohoppe.com/


http://www.basketsbyjan.net/


http://www.piniconfarmcrafts.com/

20th WEAVIN’ IN WINONA BASKET WORKSHOP

JUNE 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2013 Winona State University –Tau Conference Center, 511 Hilbert Street – Winona, MN

www.weavinwinona.com You are invited to enjoy a wonderful experience of basket weaving with warm and friendly people at Winona State

University in Winona MN. Very talented and experienced teachers have been invited to instruct and share their

talents. Come join us for 3, 2, or even 1 day of relaxation and fun! We look forward to seeing you again to renew

old friendships, or meeting you for the first time to create new ones.

The workshop will be held at Tau Conference Center, ( http://winona.edu/parking then “Parking Maps” for West

Campus). It is located at 511 Hilbert Street. The web site has a map and driving directions. Contact Deb if you

need a printed map. We will again be in the Rotunda Room, a first floor large round room with lots of windows

and plenty of room for classes and store area. Overnights are available at the newly built dorms - New Center - on

the corner of Huff St & Mark St. They are a short drive from the Tau Center Available are 4 bedroom suites,

each with 1 bathroom, shower room, and double vanity. See www.weavinwinona.com for a layout of the rooms.

There is no sitting area in the suites, however each floor has a small kitchen area and lounge which can be used for

gatherings in the evening. You may want to bring your own radio, alarm clock, TV, or extra towels if you want

them. Check-in times will be sent to you when confirmations are mailed. We will be offering lunches at the Tau

Center, or there are several area fast food chains and restaurants to visit. Area hotels are listed below if you prefer

those accommodations. You are encouraged to make your registration early – there are several other area events

during our timeframe.

Registration is by mail only. All registrations postmarked by March 10th

will be opened in random order and

placed on the class list with confirmations mailed about April 15th

. Please give as many 2nd

and 3rd

choices for

classes as possible that you are interested in taking. Those postmarked after March 10th

will be placed on the class

list as they are received. Deadline for registrations is June 1st. Feel free to call Deb Mather 507-451-8571, or

email [email protected] for availability of classes or any information needed. Each person is required to

have a separate registration form.

**DEPOSIT Registration Fee is due when mailing your registration. There is no separate membership required.

CONFIRMATIONS will be sent to you about April 15

th with CLASS FEES due by May 15

th.

Class fees: Please send separate checks for each class made out to the teachers. Please indicate class name on

memo line of the check. Checks for lodging are made out to Weavin’ in Winona and also due by May 15th

.

.

If you are unable to attend this year but would like to receive further information, please detach and return to:

Deb Mather, 2075 Edgewood Dr NE, Owatonna MN 55060 or email me at [email protected] The

complete information will be available for print from the web site – www.weavinwinona.com I will email

you when all is updated. If you don’t have email, please indicate your address.

Name _______________________________________

Email Address ________________________________

AREA HOTELS: Please make your reservation early as there are several other events that weekend in town. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at Riverport Inn Express Suites 507-452-0606– Group code BASKWE 507-452-0606 (2 queen 109.99 weekday; 119.99 weekend +tax) Rooms are released 5/20 and Holiday Inn Express 507-474-1700– Block Code: WIW 507-454-1700 (2 queens 124.99 +tax) Rooms are released 5/23. Some other area hotels are: Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) 507-453-0303, Best Western AmericInn 507-457-0249, Days Inn 507-454-6930; Nichols Inn 507-454-6066; Sugar Loaf Motel 507-452-1491; Sterling Motel 507-454-1120; Sundown Motel 507-452-7376; Midwestern Motel 507-452-9136. The Winona Chamber web site www.visitwinona.com has a list of Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts, and Cabins as well.


http://winona.edu/parking





http://www.visitwinona.com/

BASKET WORKSHOP www.weavinwinona.com JUNE 21

st, 22

nd, and 23

rd, 2013

Winona State University – Tau Conference Center 511 Hilbert Street, Winona, MN

NAME __________________________________PHONE # DAY_____________________EVENING_________________

ADDRESS_________________________________ CITY__________________________ STATE ______ ZIP________

E-MAIL________________________________ CELL # __________________________

CLASS 1ST

CHOICE 2ND

CHOICE 3RD

CHOICE

FRI _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

FRI EVE _________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

SAT _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

SUN _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Please list as many class choices as you can that you are willing to take for each day. Please do NOT list any class you are

not willing to take!! Listing only one class does not guarantee your placement in that class. Once you are confirmed in a

class you may not switch it for another class.

REGISTRATION FEE: MEALS Fri Sat Sun

Non-refundable

(No membership required) Lunch $10.00 _____ _____ _____

2 or 3 days of Workshop $110 Price includes drink, tax, and gratuity

1 days of Workshop $65 Please indicate if special dietary needs:

______________________________________

Registration fee $__________ Meals Due $ ________Total Due With Registration Form $__________

Please send check or money order made out to Weavin’ in Winona and enclose a #10 sized stamped self-addressed envelope

for mailing confirmations. Your check will be your receipt.

Confirmations will be mailed around April 15th. Class fees will be due by May 15

th with separate checks being made out for

each class to the teacher, indicating class name on memo line of your check.

LODGING is available at Winona State New Center dorms – corner of Huff St. and Mark St. Each suite has 4 bedrooms,

1 bathroom, separate shower room, and double vanity. Included is 1 set of towels and linens. Feel free to bring others if

you’d like them. There is a kitchen and lounge area on each floor. This is a Smoke & Alcohol Free Campus

THERE IS A MAX OF 4 PEOPLE PER SUITE – Cost is $30 per person. We will assign as many 4 persons to a suite as

possible. If you are planning to room with friends please indicate their names, and if you don’t know of others staying

overnight, I will match you up with someone. Check-in times will be sent with confirmations.

List roommate(s) _______________________________ Area hotels are listed on previous.

Thursday Night $_______________ page if you prefer those accommodations.

Friday Night $ ______________

Saturday Night $ ______________

Lodging total amount due by May 15th $ ___________ Rooms are limited

After May 15th, room costs are refundable only if there is someone who is available to take your place.

Signature of applicant: _________________________ Date: ___________

Please make checks out to: Weavin’ in Winona

Mail to: Deb Mather - 2075 Edgewood Dr NE -Owatonna MN 55060 If questions, email: [email protected] or call. Phone: 507-451-8571 Cell: 507-456-6532

Registrations postmarked by

MARCH 10th

will be in random

drawing for 1st choice of classes.

___ Check if this is your 1st time attending

Fri lunch – Chicken Salad Croissants

Sat lunch – Taco Salad

Sun lunch – Baked Potato & Salad Bar

Extras, Drinks and Desserts included

with meals

20th WEAVIN’ IN WINONA REGISTRATION

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