The 10th Annual TBWA Conference - February 10-13, 2022 - Austin Marriott North - Texas Basket Weavers ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
February 10-13, 2022 The 10th Annual TBWA Conference Austin Marriott North 2600 La Frontera Boulevard - Round Rock, Texas 78681 Registration opens August 15, 2021 www.TexasBasketWeavers.com Follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/TexasBWA
President’s Welcome Can you believe it?? Our February 2022 TBWA Conference is fast approaching! It has been eleven years since the Texas Basket Weavers Association held its first conference! Whether you have been with us for eleven years or if this is to be your first conference or something in between…WELCOME! We have some great teachers and classes in store for you. The last several months have been a trial for many of us. I know TBWA certainly did not expect to have to cancel the 2021 conference. I pray you all have stayed well and safe. Please make sure that you use the information in this catalog or on our website to make your Austin Marriott North hotel reservations. The link provided will ensure that you get the reduced room rate. If you make your reservations through a third-party agent (Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, etc.) or lodge elsewhere, you will also have to pay day weaver fees for the days you take classes. I know that many of you have spent some of the last year making new baskets, finishing up UFOs, and trying your hand at creating your own new pattern. Well, this is your chance to show off all those in the Stars of Weaving and the Exhibition! Bring those new baskets and woven art pieces for everyone to see. They can be of natural materials (such as reed, vines, gourds or seagrass), paper, or recycled resources. Please let us know if you are a new weaver (less than 2 years of experience) or if the pattern is your original. The annual meeting will be held at noon on Saturday. Please consider running for one of the open offices that will be elected at that time. TBWA is your association and I encourage you to take an active leadership role. We also will be awarding our Karen Hobbs Memorial Scholarship of $500 at the annual meeting. Please consider applying for this award. The grant can be used to further your education in basket weaving by attending another conference or craft school to learn something new. The grant application is available by emailing me at president@Texasbasketweavers.com. Marketplace will take place on Saturday evening. If you have basket related items or other craft items or artwork you have made (no third-party products, please), reserve your marketplace space when you register for the conference. There have been some beautiful (or delicious) offerings in the past. I look forward to seeing you in Round Rock! Weave Away, Juanita Holman Austin Marriott North 2600 La Frontera Boulevard Round Rock, Texas 78681 Make reservations by calling: 512.733.6767. Be sure to ask for Texas Basket Weavers Association rate or book online using TBWA’s link at www.texasbasketweavers.com
Registration Information Registration information is available in this TBWA 2022 When registering via the website, you must use PayPal to pay “Decade of Weaving Together” catalog and on the TBWA for the total amount due. A PayPal account is not necessary to website www.texasbasketweavers.com. pay with a credit card. The website program will compute the amount due (registration fee, marketplace fee, day weaver fees Conference registration fee is still $45.00 per member. if applicable, and logo items). Non-members may register online using a 2-step process: When registering through US Mail, you must pay by check. If first, join TBWA online; second, register and pay online for you want your class confirmation through US Mail, include a membership and registration. stamped, self-addressed envelope. If you do not send the return OR envelope, we will notify you via email. Be sure your check is for the total amount due (registration fee, marketplace fee, day Non-members may register by mail, using the form on weaver fees if applicable, and logo items). page 6. Please pay your TBWA membership fee along with your registration fee. Make registration checks payable to: Texas Basket Weavers Association (TBWA) No third-party booking agent (Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, and mail with your form to: etc.) qualifies for the TBWA hotel conference rate. If you book Elizabeth Lundquist with a third-party, you will also have to pay the day weaver TBWA Registration Chairperson fees for the days you take classes. 5606 Porsche Lane Conference attendees must be a TBWA member, pay for Austin, TX 78749 registration and pay for either: NOTE: REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE CLASS FEES 1. Overnight accommodations at the Austin Marriott North, Do not send money for class fees until you have received your Round Rock, TX by using the link on the TBWA website or class confirmation letter. calling 512.733.6767 and asking for the Texas Basket Weavers All cancellations must be in writing to Association rate while attending the conference. TBWA c/o Elizabeth Lundquist OR (registration@texasbasketweavers.com). 2. A Day Weaver fee if not lodging at the Austin Marriott North A $25.00 processing fee will be subtracted from or if you book through a third-party agent. Fee(s) are collected ALL refunds. Refunds will not be offered after with registration. November 30, 2021, except as stated below. Thursday - $25.00 Meals Friday - $35.00 Saturday - $35.00 TBWA 2022 Conference registrants will be provided lunch on Sunday - $20.00 Friday (Noon to 1:00 pm) and Saturday (Noon to 1:15 PM). Breakfast is on your own before classes start. Dinner is on your Please complete all areas of the printed or online form including own 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, and 5:15 the class number and name. Class fees include all materials and to 7:00 pm Saturday. No meals are provided on Sunday. teaching fees. Choose your preferred classes and alternate The RC Grille offers food and beverages for breakfast, lunch, choices for each day. When classes fill with 12 students they will and dinner. A small convenience store is also available in the be closed. If you are registering via US Mail, please list at least 2 hotel. There are many eating establishments nearby and or 3 choices for each day, but only list the classes you are willing restaurant meals may be delivered. to take. It is best to list more than one choice since there is no Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the weaving area, guarantee that you will receive your first choice. per hotel guidelines. COVID-19 Statement The TBWA Board of Directors is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and wishes to assure our members that we are committed to adhering to the recommendations and requirements that may be in place when our conference is held in February. In addition to any requirements from Federal, State, County and Local entities, the Marriott Hotel group has implemented new practices to ensure the safety of their guests. However, the TBWA may implement additional requirements of all those who attend the conference. You will be updated as the situation changes by email and on the website. Members are also requested to bring hand sanitizer, adequate personal protection equipment (such as masks, filters, gloves, face shield, etc.) and disinfecting wipes for their personal use. In the event it becomes necessary to cancel due to Governmental restrictions or mandates, all paid registrations will be 100% refunded. Otherwise, the normal cancellation policy will apply to refund requests. Membership dues will not be refunded. 4
Registration Information ON SITE REGISTRATION DAILY HOURS CLASS TIME INFORMATION Thursday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday classes start at 1:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm Friday, 7:30 am to 9:00 am Friday classes start at 8:00 am and end at 9:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am to 8:00 am Saturday classes start at 8:00 am and end at 5:15 pm Sunday, 7:30 am to 8:00 am Sunday classes start at 8:00 am and end at Noon Class Confirmation and Important Things to Bring to the Conference Basket Kit Order & Marketplace Fee Form Many teachers will have additional basket kits for sale. These must Basket(s) for Stars of Weaving be ordered and paid for in advance. Conference registrants will Basket(s) for The Exhibition receive a Class Confirmation along with a Basket Kit Order & Basket tools (please label) Marketplace Fee Form by email. Registrants who provide a Special tools for your classes self-addressed, stamped envelope will receive confirmation and Old towels the form through the US Mail. Water bucket Please follow the confirmation instructions and the Basket Kit Water bottle/sprayer Order & Marketplace Fee Form instructions when sending in your Camera checks for classes, basket kits, logo items and/or the marketplace. Address labels for your tickets BASKET KIT ORDERS TBWA name badge holder Ordered basket kits will be available for pick-up at the conference TBWA windbreaker/sweatshirt registration desk during registration hours. No kits will be mailed. Light weight jacket You must make arrangements to have your kits picked up if you Comfortable clothes and shoes are unable to do so yourself. MARKETPLACE Most of all, bring your enthusiasm to learn all you Saturday evening, February 12, Marketplace space is available to can from the classes you take! any registrant who wishes to sell basket related items or other items they have made (no third-party products, please). There are a limited number of Marketplace spaces. If you want to participate, please mark your Basket Kit Order & Marketplace Fee Form and pay the $10.00 fee to reserve a space. Marketplace will be held in the weaving room from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. All individual Marketplace spaces must be paid by November 15, 2021. 2022 Logo Items Logo items must be ordered in advance and paid for during the registration process. Two payment options: online through PayPal (a PayPal account is not necessary to pay with a credit card) or by mail (check payable to TBWA) with your printed registration form. Logo items will be available for pick-up at the registration desk. You must make arrangements to have your logo items picked up if you are unable to do so yourself. This stain-release apron gives you full-length protection. We offer our 2022 A Decade of Weaving Together Black, embroidered with TWBA logo logo on a soft, 5.3oz., 100% cotton t-shirt in Carolina 7-ounce, 100% cotton twill blue. The back lists our ten year “weaving tour” Two waist-level patch pockets, pen pocket through Texas. A true collector’s item! Adjustable neck strap Unisex style: S to XL for $18.00 One size fits all (measures 22" W x 30" L) XXL to XXXL for $23.00 Unisex style $25.00 5
Registration Form Please Type or Print Clearly Name ________________________________________ List Roommate __________________________________ Address ______________________________________ Special meal needed? YES ____ NO ____ City, State, Zip _________________________________ I will volunteer at conference. YES ____ NO ____ Phone ________________ Alt # ___________________ I will donate for silent auction/drawing. YES ____ NO ____ Email ________________________________________ I will donate for welcome bags. YES ____ NO ____ There is no guarantee you will get your first class choice Please list more than one class per day, Registration OPENS August 15, 2021 in order of preference. Registrants must be a current TBWA member, pay the Only list classes you are willing to take. registration fee and pay for either: Thursday Class # & Name # Hours Cost 1. Overnight accommodations at the Austin Marriott North 1 while attending the conference. Please make 2 reservations through the TBWA website link or by calling 3 512.733.6767 (ask for the Texas Basket Weavers Association Conference rate). Thu. 7-9 pm Class # & Name # Hours Cost OR 1 2 2. A Day Weaver Fee for each day you are taking classes if # of classes you wish to take Thursday (circle) 1 2 not lodging at the Austin Marriott North or if you book Friday Class # & Name # Hours Cost through a third-party agent. 1 Registration Fees Per Person Total 2 Conference Registration Fee $45.00 3 Fri. 7-9 pm Class # & Name # Hours Cost Membership Fee - newsletter via email $30.00 1 2 Membership Fee - paper newsletter via USPS $45.00 2 2 # of classes you wish to take Friday (circle) 1 2 3 Day Weaver Fee Thursday $25.00 Saturday Class # & Name # Hours Cost Day Weaver Fee Friday $35.00 1 2 Day Weaver Fee Saturday $35.00 3 Day Weaver Fee Sunday $20.00 # of classes you wish to take Saturday (circle) 1 2 Sunday Class # & Name # Hours Cost Marketplace Fee DUE BY NOV. 15 , 2021 $10.00 1 TBWA Apron - Black (one size fits all) $25.00 2 2022 A Decade of Weaving size ____ $18.00 Do not send money for class fees at this time. T-shirt (S-XL) You will be billed separately for class and kit fees. 2022 A Decade of Weaving size ____ $23.00 T-shirt (XXL-XXXL) You may register online. If you do, you must pay all Make check payable to TBWA TOTAL registration fees online with PayPal through: www.texasbasketweavers.com A $25.00 fee will be charged per check returned for insufficient funds. Note: You may pay online using a credit card without a PayPal Please sign the Cancellation Policy account. Understand the Cancellation Policy If you would like to register by mail, mail your I understand that a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, may be obtained until November 30, 2021, with written notification sent to registration form, a stamped, self-addressed envelope Elizabeth Lundquist (registration@texasbasketweavers.com). There and check made out to TBWA to: will be no refunds after November 30, 2021, except as stated on the Elizabeth Lundquist bottom of page 4. TBWA Registration Chairperson Signature: Date: 5606 Porsche Lane Austin, TX 78749 6
WEAVING SKILL LEVELS Please evaluate your skill level, not only for your total weaving experience, but also for your experience using the techniques and materials offered in the classes you are considering. If you are trying a new technique, it may be best to look for materials that you have used in the past. If you are trying new materials, it may be best to do so using techniques you have mastered. BEGINNER (B) Beginner students have 2 years or less weaving experience, having woven none or only a few baskets. These weavers are learning about basic weaving techniques, such as over/under weaving, start/stop weaving, twining, and rim lashing. They are learning to control shapes. Please give extra consideration when taking a class using a material or technique you have never used before. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE (B/I) Students have woven beginner baskets, consider themselves still a beginner but are ready for more challenges. INTERMEDIATE (I) Intermediate students are proficient in basic weaving techniques. They do not have difficulty setting up bases, twining, completing over/under weaves and creating rims using the materials offered in a class. Students are ready for new weaving techniques. ADVANCED (Adv) Advanced students have intermediate weaving skills and are capable of designing a basket on their own, but seek something more challenging. Students are comfortable with shaping and the more challenging aspects of weaving such as intricate patterns and multiple weaves. ALL LEVELS (All) These classes are offered to students of all skill levels from Beginner to Advanced. NOTE: Weaving Skill Levels abbreviations are used on the Class Summary Chart on page 8. Come join in the fun, learn something new, meet new and old friends and share your stories and talents! Opportunity Drawing / Silent Auction * * Shop Our Great Vendors * * Ticket for the Opportunity Drawing will be sold from Thursday 11 Woven Designs Julie Kleinrath am through Saturday 5:15 pm. PRINT your NAME on the back of Gifts by Brenda Brenda McKinnon your ticket or attach address labels for a quick way to identify yourself for the drawing. Tickets must be deposited by 5:30 pm Dani Sue Creations Dani Sue Anderson Saturday to be included in the drawing. Linda's Art Linda Ormand Silent Auction will be available Thursday 3:00 pm through Atkinson Country House Sandy and Steve Atkinson Saturday 5:15 pm. Individual silent auction numbers will be Be sure to support the vendors at the Conference. assigned by Registration and you will receive that number in your They will be open: registration packet. Thursday Noon to 9:00 pm Pick-up of drawing and auction items will be Saturday 8:30 pm. Friday 7:45 am to 5:00 pm and,7:00 pm to 9:00 pm You must be present at the Conference or appoint someone to Saturday 7:45 am to 5:15 pm Sunday 7:45 am to 10:00 am pick up your items. Silent Auction items must be paid in full by Please do not interrupt teachers who are vendors during cash, check, credit card or debit card when winners are notified. their classes to make a purchase. No items will be mailed. 7
Class Summary Chart Thursday, February 10, 2022 Saturday, February 12, 2022 Classes start at 1:00 pm Classes start at 8:00 am Dinner on your own 5:00-7:00 pm TBWA Business Meeting/Lunch provided Noon to 1:15 pm Sweetheart Candy Dinner on your own 5:15 -7:00 pm 101 B/I 1-5 Julie Kleinrath Basket Toddler's Two Seat 102 All 1-5 Angel Wing Whisk Broom Vickie Gildon 301 All 8-12 Steve Atkinson Bench 103 I 1-9 Quilters/Sewing Basket Sandy Atkinson 302 I 8-5:15 Fat Bottom Girl Anne Bowers 104 I 1-9 Star Basket Anne Bowers 303 I 8-5:15 All My X’s Gina Kieft 105 I 1-9 What the Hex Gina Kieft 304 B/I 8-5:15 Circuitry Pam Milat 106 All 1-9 Flower Knots Karen Kotecki 305 Adv 8-5:15 Doubled Karen Kotecki 107 All 1-9 Sculptural Sweetgrass Polly Adams Sutton 306 I 8-5:15 Shaded Feathers Julie Kleinrath 108 I 1-9 Unbroken Bowl Jan Schmidt 307 I 8-5:15 Interlaced Debbie Mroczenski 109 I 1-9 Geneva Debbie Mroczenski 308 I 8-5:15 Abundant Bushel Jan Schmidt Evening Class 309 All 8-5:15 Sweet Split Cedar Polly Adams Sutton 10- 110 B 7-9 Grandma’s Wash Basket Julie Kleinrath 310 I 5:15 Hexagon Stud Sandy Atkinson 1:15- Turkey Wing Whisk Friday, February 11, 2022 311 All 5:15 Broom Vickie Gildon Classes start at 8:00 am 1:15- 312 All 5:15 Kingston Bar Stool Steve Atkinson Lunch provided from Noon to 1:00 pm Dinner on your own 5:00-7:00 pm 201 All 8-12 Quad Point Footstool Steve Atkinson Remember These Important Saturday Events! 202 B/I 8-12 Memories of the Sea Julie Kleinrath Shop with Our Vendors 203 I 8-5 Black Bantam Oval Egg Sandy Atkinson Opportunity Drawing Ends at 5:15 pm 204 I 8-5 Bear and Biscuits Vickie Gildon Silent Auction Ends at 5:15 pm 205 I 8-5 Raising Cane Gina Kieft Marketplace 7:00-8:30 pm 206 Adv 8-5 Circuitous Karen Kotecki Pick up winning items after Marketplace. 207 I 8-5 Quilt Block Pam Milat Remember your Stars of Weaving 208 B/I 8-5 Sampler Debbie Mroczenski and Exhibition baskets! 209 I 8-5 Double D Jan Schmidt Note: 210 and 211 are 10 hour classes Sunday, February 13, 2022 210 I 8-9 Cedar in Many Colors Polly Adams Sutton Classes start at 8:00 am—Conference over at Noon 211 Adv 8-9 Corn Row Square Rib Anne Bowers 401 B/I 8-12 All Knotted Up Jan Schmidt 212 B/I 1-5 Love “Ewe” More Julie Kleinrath 402 B 8-12 Potpourri Gina Kieft 213 All 1-9 Rush Footstool Steve Atkinson 403 I 8-12 Japanese Top Knot Anne Bowers Evening Classes 404 B/I 8-12 Never Enough Chocolate Julie Kleinrath 214 All 7-9 Tear Drop Debbie Mroczenski 405 All 8-12 Chocolate Mint Trifle Pam Milat 215 All 7-9 Onion Basket & Beyond Jan Schmidt 406 B/I 8-12 Harvest Bead Debbie Mroczenski 216 All 7-9 Sailor's Knot Bracelet Sandy Atkinson 407 I 8-12 Bootstrap Tote Sandy Atkinson 217 B/I 7-9 Cherry Bird Karen Kotecki 408 I 8-12 Ribbons Karen Kotecki 218 B 7-9 Popcorn Basket Julie Kleinrath Don’t Forget to Vote in the Stars of Weaving Competition! Friday Only 8
Thursday (4 hrs.) Thursday (4 hrs.) Thursday (6 hrs.) 101 1 pm to 5 pm $45 102 1 pm to 5 pm $36 103 1 pm to 9 pm $75 Sweetheart Candy Basket Angel Wing Whisk Broom The Quilters/Sewing Basket Julie Kleinrath Vickie Gildon Sandy Atkinson 8” Diameter x 5” H 6” W x 10” H 19-1/2” L x 13” W x 14” H (with handle) Woven on a wood base using a grid or I want to continue Karen Hobbs’ A great way to keep thread, sewing written instructions, learn to weave 4 legacy of broom making. Students will accessories and projects together. hearts on the side of the basket using make an Angel wing whisk broom Three divided sections in the basket, from natural broomcorn hurl. This plus a filled-in base, and a D-handle dyed and natural reed. Finished with a multi-purpose broom flares on both with dowels that holds several spools, matchstick rim. sides, resembling an angel’s gown. If keeps it all handy. Elastic woven into time permits, students can make a the sides will hold items. Natural and Special tools: Small packing tool, spoke cake tester from left over hurl stems. dyed reed with stained & varnished weight Special tools: Basket shears, flat awl or handle. Makes a great gift. Level: Beginner/Intermediate packing tool Special tools: None Level: All Level: Intermediate Thursday (6 hrs.) Thursday (6 hrs.) Thursday (6 hrs.) 104 1 pm to 9 pm $52 105 1 pm to 9 pm $58 106 1 pm to 9 pm $70 Star Basket What the Hex Flower Knots Anne Bowers Gina Kieft Karen Kotecki 11” Diameter x 3-1/2” H 13” L x 13” W x 5-1/2” H 7-1/2” L x 7” W x 5” H Learn to weave the classic Star Basket. Start on an oval oak base. Japanese The tri-axle weave creates 6 points on Starting on a hexagon wood base, insert weave gets you to the center section which the basket rests. Students will spokes with 5 different widths. Learn an that is framed with twined arrows. weave the base, then weave in a dyed easy three row repeat in twill up the The shaping challenge is getting a graceful turned-up oval shape. Learn to overlay. Anne’s picture pattern makes it sides in your favorite color. Shaping will braid the 6-strand flower knots with easy to follow. Sides round out, rim is be stressed. Top the rim with a fun braid bleached cane that weaves like leather lashed with cane with dyed rim filler. using the rim filler. Color choices when wet. An over/under weave finishes Wonderful breadbasket or eye-catching available in class. the top. Learn an intriguing stacked and lashed rim using oval/oval as a rim filler wall display. Special tools: None and coordinating waxed cord. Special tools: Shears, awl, spoke weight Level: Intermediate Special tools: Tapestry needle, glue Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate 9
Thursday (6 hrs.) Thursday (6 hrs.) Thursday (6 hrs.) 107 1 pm to 9 pm $120 108 1 pm to 9 pm $50 109 1 pm to 9 pm $65 Geneva Variation on Sculptural Unbroken Bowl Debbie Mroczenski Sweetgrass Jan Schmidt 12” L x 9” W x 4-1/2” H (with handles) Polly Adams Sutton 8-1/2” Diameter x 6” H 3” L x 2-1/2” W x 4” H This tray is all about the wrapped Unbroken because it is a double handles. The cane wrapping starts at The pliability of Northwest Sweetgrass continuous weave. Woven on a slotted the base of the weaving on one side combined with the flexibility of wooden base. Shaping will be and the pattern continuously weaves Western Red Cedar bark offers emphasized. The combination of color until it gets to the base of the weaving opportunities to shape a unique reed and natural round reed creates a very rich-looking basket. Perfect size on the other side. The uniquely shaped sculptural basket. Twining will be the ash base adds to the elegance of the overall technique used, with a choice of bowl for a catch-all or fruit basket. Color choices available in class. overall design. two borders. Special tools: None Special Tools: Insta-cure purple labeled Special tools: Squirt bottle, old towel, packing tool, basket shears, tapestry glue, tapestry needle needle Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate Level: All Thursday (2 hrs.) Friday (4 hrs.) Friday (4 hrs.) 110 7 pm to 9 pm $35 201 8 am to Noon $58 202 8 am to Noon $50 Grandma's Wash Basket Quad Point Stool Julie Kleinrath Steve Atkinson Memories of the Sea 6” L x 4” W x 6” H 15-1/2” L x 15-1/2” W x 13” H Julie Kleinrath The seat of this stool is woven in a 6-1/2” Diameter x 2-1/2” H The woven base basket features clothespins for legs, space dyed reed four-point quad twill using two colors. Woven over a mold, included with the You will be learning two patterns, the class, this basket features lots of for the design as well as the zig/zag challenging quad twill with the pattern added to the rim after the twining, triple twining, and chain checkerboard on the underside. Pine basket is finished. A leather flower or stool is stained, sealed and ready to weave. Three rows of glass crow beads other embellishment is added. Reed weave. Color choices for Shaker tape are added as the basket is woven. The color and embellishment choices and nylon webbing in class. NOT TO BE basket is finished with a really nice USED AS A STEPPING STOOL. woven rim. available in class. Special tools: Four 3” clamps, long Special tools: None Special tools: Small flat head packing shank flat weaving tool or long knitting tool Level: Beginner/Intermediate needle Level: Beginner Level: All 10
Friday (8 hrs.) Friday (8 hrs.) Friday (8 hrs.) 203 8 am to 5 pm $60 204 8 am to 5 pm $65 205 8 am to 5 pm $68 Black Bantam Oval Egg Sandy Atkinson I Saw the Bear & He Knows Raising Cane 10” L x 6” W x 13” H (with handle) I Made the Biscuits Gina Kieft An egg basket with a lot of detail. The Vickie Gildon 10-1/2” L x 6-1/2” W x 6” H handle is worked first using black 11” L x 6” W x 6” H Hamburg cane to match the rim, A larger version of my basket, Cane Pattern originated by Pat Walden (no Fields. Start this double wall basket using center belly design and the woven copyright), Ozark Mountain Basket your color choice to weave this God’s eye. Ribs and weavers are oval/ Weavers. This basket has a story, geometrically pleasing base. Use dyed oval and flat reed. This class provides literally. Students will learn how to spokes to create the inside wall and the thorough instruction in the concept of triple twine and arrow weave natural natural spokes to create the outside rib weaving theory and facts. Students and dyed reed. The “bear claws” will be wall. Learn paired 3-rod wale with a may not finish the basket but will have added in the end for this stunning step-up. Add an embellishment in dyed the knowledge to do so later. Hamburg cane in a crisscross pattern and accent. repeat the crisscross on the rim. Top Special tools: Metal knitting needle or blunt awl Special tools: None with a narrow-notched handle. Level: Intermediate Special tools: None Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate Friday (8 hrs.) Friday (8 hrs.) Friday (8 hrs.) 206 8 am to 5 pm $85 207 8 am to 5 pm $65 208 8 am to 5 pm $80 Circuitous Karen Kotecki Sampler 10.5” L x 7.5” W x 5” H Quilt Block Debbie Mroczenski Woven on a narrow-slotted oval oak base Pam Milat 12” Diameter x 5” H (no twining). Learn shaping skills that will 7-1/2” Diameter x 3” H Started on a slotted wood oblong base, keep short sides from coming in faster than this sampler is all about the spoke long sides. Careful attention to weaving A 7-1/2” diameter bowl of brilliant placement, color and design. Start with 2 tension will be stressed when moving from colors of natural and dyed reed woven colored spokes. With the same weave narrow center weavers to wide ones and in a 1-3-5 twill style base then around the basket you will come out with back again. Glue spokes to rim row, lash completed with continuous weave. This 4 different patterns. Weaving techniques with waxed poly cord. Ring basket with include start/stop, twined arrows, twill striking beauty could be a display piece arrow, leather handles and lashing with double seagrass weavers using a loop-and- catch method. Finally, learn the lashing or used for a bread basket. poly cord. technique to secure the bead and dowel Special tools: Tapestry needle, 2-3 cloth Special tools: Insta-cure purple labeled handles. Lots to learn. spoke weights, 24+ alligator clips glue, tapestry needle Special tools: Glue, tapestry needle, sharp side cutters. Level: Intermediate Level: Beginner/Intermediate Level: Advanced 11
Friday (8 hrs.) Friday (10 hrs.) Friday (10 hrs.) 209 8 am to 5 pm $65 210 8 am to 9 pm $125 211 8 am to 9 pm $95 Double D Cedar in Many Colors Jan Schmidt Corn Row Square Rib Polly Adams Sutton Anne Bowers 12” L x 6” W x 8” H (with handles) 3” L x 3-1/2” W x 4-3/4” H 10” L x 10” W x 10” H This is a solid woven base incorporating This large square ribbed basket A variety of dyed Hamburg cane two D-handles. Use space dyed reed to features the corn row cane handle achieve the stained glass church creates the backdrop for this colorful and makes use of pre-formed ribs. window effect. Learn to wrap weave cedar bark basket. The technique is Students will learn how to weave the the handles as you go using the twining with easy X’s using wire and God’s eyes, whittling and inserting Hamburg cane. The decorative X’s on finished with a slanted lashed border. both primary and secondary ribs, and the sides of the basket are also weaving with cane and dyed reed. Hamburg cane and may need to be Special tools: Squirt bottle, old towel, Color choices available in class. finished on your own. packing tool, basket shears, tapestry Special tools: Shears, sharpened knife, Special tools: None needle awl Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate Level: Advanced Friday (4 hrs.) Friday (6 hrs.) Friday (2 hrs.) 212 1 pm to 5 pm $45 213 1 pm to 9 pm $54 214 7 pm to 9 pm $30 Love “Ewe” More Rush Footstool Tear Drop Julie Kleinrath Steve Atkinson Debbie Mroczenski 8” Diameter x 5” H 10” L x 11” W x 12” H 3-3/4” L x 1-1/4” W Woven on a wood base that has a The rush design goes with any décor. Start with natural cane and continuously “cartoon” drawing of a sheep that has This is a basic pattern to learn how to weave up this tear drop shape. Add a been wood burned by the instructor. rush, then the technique can be used on leather hanger and wood bead and you Curls of dyed maple are added to the any chair. The pine stool comes stained and sealed, ready to weave. NOT TO BE have an elegant and unique pendant side of the basket as the basket is necklace or ornament. At least one tear USED AS A STEPPING STOOL. woven. Lots of tricks to get this to drop will be completed in class. Supplies work! The basket is lashed with black Special tools: Spray water bottle, four 3” waxed linen. for 2 more tear drops are included in clamps, heavy duty packing tool, suggest rubber garden gloves to protect your kit. Special tools: None your hands Special tools: None Level: Beginner/Intermediate Level: All Level: All 12
Friday (2 hrs.) Friday (2 hrs.) Friday (2 hrs.) 215 7 pm to 9 pm $20 216 7 pm to 9 pm $18 217 7 pm to 9 pm $35 Sailor’s Knot Bracelet Cherry Bird Sandy Atkinson Karen Kotecki Onion Basket and Beyond 8” L, 6-1/2” wingspan Made to fit your wrist Jan Schmidt Cultures all over the world create An old traditional pattern but many 8” Diameter x 10” H woven birds using leaves and barks. This people have wondered how it is woven. This basket was first made to hold your The Sailor’s Knot is a little tricky to start, one uses cherry bark. Learn to measure onions, but there are a lot of other uses but the weaving is fun and creative. and cut the bark for the wings. Learn the for it (we store knotted plastic grocery Learn this old basic skill in a short time wing folding & joining technique. Move bags in it). This basket is made with all with a finished bracelet to wear or on to O/U & diagonal weaving for the round reed and weaves up quickly with share. Rope is woven on a mold that is body. An overhand knot creates the a twine weave. You can shape this in yours to keep so you can make more at head and beak. The tail is free to flare. any way you like. Add a leather strap for home! You will make 2 bracelets in this One Cherry Bird will be finished in class. hanging with a special technique. class. Material for a second included in kit. Special tools: None Special tools: None Special tools: Sharp shears, colored pencil for marking Level: All Level: All Level: Beginner/Intermediate Friday (2 hrs.) Saturday (4 hrs.) Saturday (8 hrs.) 218 7 pm to 9 pm $35 301 8 am to Noon $75 302 8 am to 5:15 pm $92 Toddler’s Two Seat Bench Steve Atkinson Popcorn Basket Seat: 24 1/2” W, 11” D, 12” H / Back: 20” H Julie Kleinrath This little double seated chair is made Fat Bottom Girl especially for the toddler. A little larger 12” Diameter x 5-1/2” H than the original, but perfect for the Anne Bowers growing little one and a friend. Choose 21” H (with handle) Woven on a wood base on a plastic from a great color selection of Shaker Standing 21” at the top of the hand mold in a continuous weave using tape and/or nylon webbing and learn space dyed reed. I will prestart your two weaves on the bench, one on top, tooled leather handle, this basket uses basket so we can get right to the fun one under the seat, but either can be wide, doubled spokes and both round part! The basket is finished with flat/ used on top of seat as you prefer. The and flat oval weavers to achieve its pine seat comes stained and varnished, curvaceous shape. A fun basket to oval rim with a waxed linen lashing. ready to weave. NOT TO BE USED AS A make with several good tips to learn. Special tools: Small flat head packing STEPPING STOOL. Perfect to sit on the floor or mantle. tool Special tools: Heavy duty packing tool, four 3” clamps Special tools: None Level: Beginner Level: All Level: Intermediate 13
Saturday (8 hrs.) Saturday (8 hrs.) Saturday (8 hrs.) 303 8 am to 5:15 pm $50 304 8 am to 5:15 pm $60 305 8 am to 5:15 pm $90 Doubled Karen Kotecki All My X’s Circuitry 27” L (24” L base) x 10” W x 4” H (10” H with handle) Gina Kieft Pam Milat 7-1/2” L X 5” W X 8” H 10” L x 7” W x 2-1/2” H Doubled is 2 baskets in one. This long and strong beauty starts with 2 swing A basket full of weaving techniques An eye-catching handy catch-all tray handles and a double-spoked base. Top starts with an easy open weave base that is woven in the 1-3-5 twill style spokes form the inside and the bottom using dyed spokes. Use the same size with 3 shades of brown reed. This is the spokes form the outside basket. A dyed weaver to weave up the sides decorative X-crossing secures base working on shaping. Two rows of perfect size tray to catch keys and loose fillers. Weave sides using both shared Ti-Twining form ‘x’s’. Top half of the change, a “man” tray. spoke and double-woven technique to basket emphasizes shaping by bringing weave the baskets together and the spokes inward as you weave. A Special tools: Tapestry needle, 2-3 cloth separately. Rimming this double basket wave weave makes the third set of spoke weights, 24+ alligator clips requires good scarfing and careful ‘x’s’. Top the basket with a matchstick lashing. Up for the challenge? rim. Color choices available. Special tools: Sharp scarfing tools, glue, Level: Beginner/Intermediate tapestry needle, good hand strength Special tools: None Level: Intermediate Level: Advanced Saturday (8 hrs.) Saturday (8 hrs.) Saturday (8 hrs.) 306 8 am to 5:15 pm $65 307 8 am to 5:15 pm $80 308 8 am to 5:15 pm $65 Shaded Feathers Interlaced Abundant Bushel Wastebasket Debbie Mroczenski Jan Schmidt Julie Kleinrath 12” Diameter x 6” H 13” L x 11” W x 8-1/2” H 11-1/2” Diameter x 13-1/2” H Interlaced is all about the rim. Start What a perfect size basket! Starts Woven on a round wood base that has with round reed spokes inserted into with a solid woven base with been glued to a plastic wastebasket. strategically placed color spokes Woven in a twill design with an unusual a slotted wood base. Weave on a making a beautiful pattern. You won’t design in the center of the basket class mold for a quick weave to the want to put anything in it! Weave up surrounded by 4-rod wale. The basket top. With plenty of time to spend on the sides with a variety of weaves and is finish with waxed linen lashing. The the rim, you will be able to colors. Learn how to put in bushel design is added after the basket is concentrate on the lovely interlaced finished. You will be able to finish the handles while creating a wave weave. basket on your own using the detailed technique that gives you this dynamic Finish with seagrass wrapped handles instructions. rim. and wax linen lasher. Special tools: Small flat head bent tool Special tools: None Special tools: None (for waxed linen) Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate 14
Saturday (8 hrs.) Saturday (6 hrs.) Saturday (4 hrs.) 309 8 am to 5:15 pm $125 310 10 am to 5:15 pm $69 311 1:15 pm to 5:15 pm $45 Hexagon Stud Sweet Split Cedar Sandy Atkinson Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Polly Adams Sutton Vickie Gildon 15” L x 7-3/4” W x 13” h (with handle) 2.5” L x 2.5” W x 5” H 15” L x 12” W The unique shape of this basket is its Using the natural thickness of cedar I want to continue Karen Hobbs’ legacy hexagon (6 sides) shape. Woven in bark, this basket will begin with a twill of broom making. Students will make a smoked, natural, dyed dark green base. The spokes will be split and then Turkey Wing whisk broom from natural reeds, and cane with 2 wooden swing twined with mellowed Northwest and dyed broomcorn hurl. This broom handles. The studs, placed on the Sweetgrass creating patterns on the dark green reed, create a stunning resembles the span of a turkey wing. If outer wall of cedar. Two folded borders accent along with the swing handles. time permits, students may make a cake finish the piece. The studs are optional as they take tester from the left-over hurl stems. Special tools: Squirt bottle, old towel, hand strength to insert. packing tool, basket shears, tapestry Special tools: Basket scissors, awl or needle Special tools: None packing tool Level: All Level: Intermediate Level: All Saturday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) 312 1:15 pm to 5:15 pm 401 8 am to Noon $30 402 8 am to Noon $38 $82 Kingston Bar Stool All Knotted Up with Shaker Tape Jan Schmidt Potpourri Steve Atkinson 5” Diameter x 4” H Gina Kieft 17” L x 17” W x 27” H You’ll be weaving off a 3” slotted base. 7” Diameter x 3-1/2”H This woven bar stool is the perfect height for a kitchen counter or a high table. Woven The round reed to create the knots is with Shaker tape and/or nylon webbing. added as you weave up the basket. This cute little basket contains a Seat includes foam padding for comfort and This is a continuous weave and shaping potpourri of techniques! After lashing luan for support. Students have choice of pattern, 2 x 2 twill or checkerboard woven of this small basket is taught. Finish off the spokes together, learn Japanese into the seat. Stool comes stained, the top of the basket with seagrass and weave, triple twine, four rod wale and varnished, and ready to weave (notify us a waxed linen lasher. Color choices a simple braided border. Shaping will least a month in advance if have preferred be stressed. Color choices available in stain color or need a different height). Color available. choices in class. NOT TO BE USED AS A class. STEPPING STOOL. Special tools: Small packing tool Special tools: Two large clamps, long shank Special tools: None flat weaving tool or long knitting needle Level: Beginner/Intermediate Level: Beginner Level: All 15
Sunday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) 403 8 am to Noon $42 404 8 am to Noon $40 405 8 am to Noon $50 Japanese Top Knot Never Enough Chocolate Chocolate Mint Trifle Julie Kleinrath Pam Milat Anne Bowers 10” L x 7” W x 9” H (with handle) 9” L x 7” W x 4-1/2” H 4” L x 4” W x 4” H This woven base basket is woven with This little square ribbed basket is a a fun design using chocolate colored Woven of natural and dyed reed on a sweetie that makes use of pre-formed paper twist and colored cotton cording racetrack wood base, this basket ribs. Students will learn how to make in a twill design with a flat-topped features over/under and 3-rod wale the God’s eyes, weave with cane and swing handle. The basket is finished techniques as it layers its way to a with natural waxed linen lashing, folded rim. Let your taste buds delight dyed reed and make the cane knot adding a beaded embellishment on on top of the handle. each side of the basket. Color choices in this replica of a delightful dessert. Special tools: Shears, sharpened knife, for cotton cording in class. Special tools: None awl Special tools: None Level: All Level: Intermediate Level: Beginner/Intermediate Sunday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) Sunday (4 hrs.) 406 8 am to Noon $40 407 8 am to Noon $53 408 8 am to Noon $45 Harvest Bead Bootstrap Tote Ribbons Debbie Mroczenski Sandy Atkinson Karen Kotecki 8” Diameter x 6” H 12” L x 5-1/4” W x 7-3/4” H 7-1/2” L x 6” W x 5-1/2” H (without 17” leather strap handle) Woven in a harvest brown color, this The filled-in base of the basket tote Ribbons starts on an oval oak base and continues up the side and ends in is a combination of reed and maple round reed basket starts on a round wood strips. The shaping challenge is chicken feet. The front side has boot wood base. Techniques include triple hooks woven in so leather can be laced to turn up the spokes from the base in twining with step-ups and chase woven up the side, creating a unique feature. preparation for the side weaving of shadow-weave. Wood beads add an The specially designed leather handle maple wood weavers. The rim is lashed artistic accent. The braided rim adds an has wooden rings on the upper strap with waxed poly cord. Learn to elegant finish. and is woven from the base up. A rim manipulate the maple weavers to get filler of braided fabric finishes off the firmly rounded ribbons, giving a Special tools: None top edge with the cane lashing. Can be beautiful dense texture to the basket. used as a purse or small tote. Special tools: Tapestry needle, glue Level: Beginner/Intermediate Special tools: None Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate 16
2022 Teacher Biographies Sandy Atkinson 103, 203, 216, 310, 407 Sandy Atkinson began weaving in 1983 when she was home with her four daughters. In 1985 she and her husband, Steve, opened Atkinson's Country House, where she could teach basket weaving and sell supplies. The success of the business grew into a nationwide mail order company. Sandy had a nation-wide PBS-TV series in the late 1980's and 1990's and has continued to teach around our great country—in over 25 states! She has written several hundred patterns, has been featured in magazines, and is a published author of her patterns and five books. Her goal now is to promote basketry, especially to the younger group, to assure that the art will continue into the future. Sandy and Steve love to travel around the USA teaching this wonderful art. Steve Atkinson 201, 213, 301, 312 Steve Atkinson worked for GM for 34 years. He retired in 2000 and joined his wife, Sandy, at Atkinson's Country House full time. He oversees packing and shipping, plus anything else that needs doing. Steve also took up wood- cutting and now cuts all the woodwork for the shop including building his own stools, rockers and chairs. He also enjoys teaching the seat weaving classes. He coached for 34 years at the high school level. Although his favorite sport is football, Steve has coached boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball. He has had undefeated teams. Steve and Sandy continue to work at the basket studio in Lennon, Michigan. They live on a small farm, have eight grandchildren and love to travel around the USA to teach. Anne Bowers 104, 211, 302, 403 Anne is from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where she works in her studio designing and teaching baskets. She was a production basket maker for many years, and she brings those skills into each basket that she teaches. Ribbed basketry is her specialty, and some of her baskets have taken on a sculptural perspective in recent years. Anne has participated in many basketry exhibits, shows, and has won many awards for her work. This past year she produced a few baskets on huge moose antlers to be used by a floral designer for the Philadelphia Flower Show. She is a member of the National Basketry Organization. She has taught on 3 basketry cruises, teaches basketry widely and lectures about the woven form. She is in her 40th year of weaving and is still fascinated with the woven form. This coming fall will mark her 32nd year of participation in the annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour. Her goal is to make each student’s class a successful one. Vickie Gildon 102, 204, 311 Vickie began weaving with Rena Vickery as her teacher and mentor in 2001 and taught her first class in 2005. Although a rookie to the convention floor, she has taught at her local arts guild, home extension groups, children’s arts for all, and many local and private groups. Vickie began with baskets and has added brooms and foot stools to her list of talents. Gina Kieft 105, 205, 303, 402 Gina began weaving baskets at her local community education center and loved it from the start! She has been teaching basket weaving for over 20 years. With over 100 patterns written, works published in two magazines and several awards won at the AMB and the NCBA Conventions, Gina is thrilled for the opportunity to teach her love of basketry. She enjoys teaching at the local Arts Council, Council on Aging, Scout Troops as well as private groups. She really enjoys trying new mediums and new techniques and creating colorful dyed reed; however, twill is her favorite! 17
2022 Teacher Biographies Julie Kleinrath 101, 110, 202, 212, 218, 306, 404 Julie has been weaving since 1990 and teaching since 1993. She published her first book in 2010 and is working on her second one reflecting her own designs and tidbits that will assist any level of weaver. Julie’s baskets have been exhibited in galleries and have won several awards. She has taught at conventions and for private groups in over 35 states. She is currently working out of her studio located in Grand Junction, CO. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing the joy on her students faces when they finish their first basket. Karen Kotecki 106, 206, 217, 305, 408 Karen’s license plate holder says it all: “I’d Rather Be Basket Weaving.” Karen loves everything about the art and history of basketry including weaving and designing. The best part for her is sharing her efforts with others through teaching. After 20+ years, it only gets better and better! Pam Milat 207, 304, 405 Pam has been designing and weaving baskets for 16+ years. Retired in 2016, Pam is now full throttle into sharing and teaching basket weaving. Originally from MO, she lived 16 years in central FL (15 years as a Girl Scout Leader) before moving to coastal NC and getting bit by the 'basket bug' in 2004. She is a member of NCBA and Port City Basketmakers guild. Pam has taught nationally at conventions and weaving events and teaches baskets weekly at the Leland NC Cultural Arts Center. She was selected as the LCAC 3D Gallery Artist in October 2019 and returned for a 2nd gallery showing in June 2021. Debbie Mroczenski 109, 208, 214, 307, 406 Debbie started weaving in 1992 at a PTO meeting. She has shared her skills with family and friends, and has taught at 4-H, East Troy Basketry in WI, Canada, Jabez KY, FL, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, PA and WV. In 2014, she won 1 st place in the professional/teacher category at the Michigan convention and in 2016 she won a 3rd place in Missouri. Debbie was born and raised in Waukesha, WI and has been married to Roger for 40 years. They are blessed to have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Debbie enjoys all types of weav- ing. It is a wonderful way to unwind & relax. She is looking forward to meeting and sharing her designs with all of you. Jan Schmidt 108, 209, 215, 308, 401 Jan learned from the best, her mom, and now she wants to pass on her love of weaving to others. Jan has been teaching since 1990 in and around the Texas area as well as the larger conventions within the US. She is always thinking of new ways to challenge her students with her patterns and new techniques as well as getting them to think outside the box. Polly Adams Sutton 107, 210, 309 Polly is a full-time studio artist working with cedar bark from logging areas in Washington State. She gathers the bark each spring along with local Northwest sweetgrass. Her sculptural work is primarily twined with wire to create asymmetrical shapes and was chosen for the cover of “500 Baskets.“ She has been teaching basketmaking for 35 years. 18
STARS OF WEAVING COMPETITION/THE EXIBITION All TBWA members attending the Conference are invited to enter the 2022 Stars of Weaving Competition. This is your chance to showcase your originality, and creativity with fellow weavers by submitting baskets of your own design. There are 6 Juried Categories (each awarded a $50 prize) *Reed—Traditional reed material using any type of construction. *Art/Unique—Any type of construction or materials. *Natural Materials—Includes vines, roots, pods, gourds, pine needles, hard and softwoods. *New Weaver— Weaver has woven for less than two years. *Recycled Materials - Any type of construction using recycled materials. *Professional—Professional weavers may enter 1 basket in the Professional category. Professional weavers may enter 1 basket in the Professional category only. Non-professional weavers may enter a maximum of 2 baskets, each in a different category. Baskets must have been woven in the last two years. Only members attending the TBWA Conference may submit baskets. One entry (excluding the professional category) will be selected as the Viewer’s Choice and will receive a $50 prize. Voting for the Viewer’s Choice award will be from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday ONLY. Baskets will be accepted from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, and from 7:30 am to 8:00 am on Friday. You must complete an entry form for each entry. The winning baskets will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, February 12. You may pick up your entries beginning at 6:00 pm Saturday and all baskets must be picked by Noon on Sunday. If you have any questions, contact: Diane Rausch at starsofweaving@texasbasketweavers.com. The Exhibition Everyone is encouraged to bring baskets for this non-juried exhibit. There are few things weavers enjoy as much as seeing other weaver’s baskets, so share the joy. No prize money is awarded for The Exhibition baskets. Baskets will be accepted from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, and from 7:30 am to 8:00 am on Friday. You must complete an Exhibition form. TBWA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING You will want to attend our Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, February 12, 2022, during lunch at the Austin Marriott North. We have extended classes until 5:15 pm to be sure you have your full class time. During the Annual Business Meeting you will: Discover what your Board of Directors has accomplished this past year. Provide input regarding new ideas for TBWA. Elect President, Secretary, Membership Director and Members-at-Large Positions 2 & 4. Find out who will receive the Karen Hobbs Memorial Scholarship! Learn where the next Conference will be located. Please attend and have a voice in and support the organization because…it’s your organization. Thanks for making TBWA a success! Board of Directors 2021 — 2022 2022 Conference Committee President: Juanita Holman Conference Chair: Linda Satter Vice President: Pam DeWeerd Registration Chair: Elizabeth Lundquist Secretary: Geraldine Kiser Teacher Coordinator: Vivian Schott Treasurer: Shelley Kessler Vendor Coordinator: Rebecca Switzer Membership Director: Gale Brom On-Site Facilities Coordinator: Sandra McElroy Member-at-Large Position 1: Karen Kotecki Donations Coordinator: Cricket Rose Member-at-Large Position 2: Linda Satter Publicity Coordinator: Member-at-Large Position 3: Diane Wilson Printing Coordinator: Jolaine Lanehart Member-at-Large Position 4: Vickie Gildon Stars of Weaving/Basket Exhibit Coordinator: Immediate Past President: Rebecca Shanks Diane Rausch Conference Website: Linda Ormand Appointed Officers 2021 — 2022 Web Master: Newsletter Editor: Barbara Green Parliamentarian: Linda Ormand Historian: Mary Brown 19
Round Rock Houston 20
You can also read