Newsletter January 2016 Volume 30 Number 1 Edited by www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org January 7, 2016 We will have our business meeting at 10:30 AM at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street, Reno, in the Garden Pavilion (room behind the mansion.) The docent led tour of Tahoe, a Visual History at the Nevada Museum of Art will begin at 11:45 and last an hour. You must have pre-registered and prepaid for the tour; or if you are a member of NMA, you will need to show your membership card upon entering. After the tour you are welcome to stay at the museum as long as you want. Lunch is on your own. Contact Susan Lester fordtraveler@gmail.com for more information. Table of Contents President s Message Page 2 Upcoming Classes Page 3 2016 Program Schedule Page 4 2016 Class Schedule Page 5 Christmas Party Pictures Page 6 Officer and Committees Page 7 December Treasurer s Report Page 7 If you haven t renewed for the year 2016, now s the time. Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 1
Wow, a new year is beginning and so is the adventure of my new beginning as the President of our wonderful guild. I am excited about this new year. All the new classes and programs, it should be fun. I would like to ask for your patience while I get my feet on the ground and get settled in. I d like to welcome the new officers, and thank them and everyone who volunteered for a position in the guild. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. You, the members of the Great Basin Basketmakers, are the most incredible group of folks I have ever worked with, or been associated with. Your knowledge is amazing and your desire to share that knowledge is truly appreciated. Together we can truly accomplish our mission Keeping the art of basket making alive. I look forward to help lead us into the next year. Please, let me know if you have any questions, comments or helpful hinds. I am always looking to be better! Thank you Bonnie Basket Resolutions for a New Year: (author unknown) I will learn a new technique or make some little change in what I do, whether I m a beginner or a seasoned weaver. My mind is always tempted to close up, so I resolve to keep it open in this way. I am going to accept what I do and create in an unselfconscious way, even if my basket seems different, because this is how I develop my personal aesthetic. I promise to look more and see more art this year not only baskets, but the whole spectrum. I need to honor all art as visions of their makers, even if it s radically different. I resolve to take my art somewhere new a new show, new gallery, new gift. The world is waiting for what only I can offer. Even if I make new things, I promise to remember my connection to those ancient histories that have gone before. I resolve to help our guild remain the strong, supportive group that it is maybe write something for the newsletter, volunteer to work on a show, befriend a new member, and look around to see where I m needed. I want to continue weaving the chain of friendship that is GBB. I will remember the words of author Jan Phillips...you are here to co-create the world, to add your vision, to make visible what is not yet seen, to manifest that which is in you. This is the gift you have for the world. It is precious and worthy of your time. Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 2
Plaited Heart Basket Saturday, January 16, 2016 (Jailhouse) 9:30-3:30 will be teaching a plaited heart shaped basket made from painted paper and trimmed with ribbon, raffia, yarn, beads, etc. The paper for the basket will be painted and cut, ready for weaving. We will paint one sheet of paper to take away for a second basket. Can choose between pink or red painted paper. Materials Fee: $12 Tools: Scissors, copper clips, cutting mat, ruler. For more info contact kvolson@charter.net. For more info contact fordtraveler@gmail.com Five Point Star Base Basket Thursday, February 18, 2016 9:30-3:30 Susan Lester will be teaching a 10 round reed five point star based basket. The finished sides could be a variety of choices, i.e. ridge weave, twined, 3 rod wale. You choose. No student experience needed, just patience for the start. The star makes a beautiful base for any basket. Material Fees: $15 Tools: Soaking bucket, awl, scissors, spoke weight, towel, Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 3
2016 First Thursday Meeting Programs Schedule January 7 NV Museum of Art Tahoe a Visual History Docent led tour 11:45am Members free, over 60yr $8.00, all others $12.00. Must reserve your spot by Dec 14. No at the door will be accepted. 10:30am business meeting Lake Mansion, Garden Room. Feb 4 Everything Hearts 1 st Congregational Church Mar 3 Travel Log / Lorrie Moore Washoe Jailhouse Apr 7 Reading a Twill Pattern Jane Milner 1 st Congregational Church May 5 Materials Sale-Retreat Basket Contest- Start Retreat Mystery Basket Washoe Jailhouse Jun 2 Reno Fiber Guild Cardboard Loom 1 st Congregational Church Jul 7 Alpaca Foot Felting RS Alpacas, Fairview Rd Aug 4 Zentangle with Audrey Markowitz Washoe Jailhouse Sep 1 Medicinal Uses of Native Plants 1 st Congregational Church Oct 6 2017 Planning Meeting Washoe Jailhouse Nov 3 Unfinished Baskets 1 st Congregational Church Dec 1 st Holiday Party Washoe Jailhouse Peeta Tinay Workshop Twined 4-Inset Handle Wicker Basket March 18-20, 2016 (formerly Washoe Jailhouse) It is time for those people who are taking this workshop to make your final payment. This will be your materials fee of either $70 or $85 (if you want a printed instruction booklet.) The payment must be received by January 15. Please make checks payable to GBB. The workshop is full and we have a waiting list. If you need more information please contact Susan Lester 775-338-7910 or fordtraveler@gmail.com. I would like your suggestions for teachers or techniques you would might be interested in for future workshops. Contact me with your ideas. Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 4
3rd Thursday Classes NONE February 18 5 Point Star Base Basket Susan Lester March 18, 19,20 Peeta Tinay (Special Workshop) April 21 Willow Rib Basket Betty Hulse May 19 Retreat June 16 TBA NONE August 18 Gourd Feathers Peggy Camp September 15 TBA October 20 4 Dancing Frogs Twill Jane Milner November 16 Southwestern Urn Saturday Classes January 16 Plaited Heart Basket February 27 Hearth Basket March 26 Choctaw Pouch Bonnie Kennedy April 30 TBA NONE June 24 & 25 Hen Basket Jane Milner July 30 TBA August 27 Shaker Bottom Basket & Carol Thomas September 24 Viking Woven Bracelet Judy Magiera October 29 Cherokee Wheel? Cat Wahrenbrock? NONE Happy Holidays Happy Holidays Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 5
Bonnie Kennedy Members enjoying our annual Christmas Party!! Front row: Sandy Zoerner, Nancy Strickland, Susan Lester, Gloria Gaytan-Robles, Carol Thomas, Del Morrow, Bonnie Kennedy. Middle row: Connie Douglas, Diane Rienstra, Lorrie Moore. Back row: Cat Wahrenbrock, Julia Richardson, Peggy Camp, Judy Magiera, Pam Wilcox, Lorrie Leiker, Ann Bacon, Jane Milner,, Don Kennedy Sandy Zoerner presenting Connie Douglas with a Lifetime Membership Certificate for her many years as guild librarian. Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 6
2016 Officers and Committee Members President: Bonnie Kennedy Board At Large: Pam Wilcox Vice President : Gloria Gayton-Robles Board At Large: Nancy Strickland Guild Secretary: Diane Rienstra Board At Large: Trisha Work Treasurer/Mem : Julia Richardson Board At Large: Anne Bacon Board At Large: Cat Wahrenbrock Committees: Programs & Classes: Kristy Dial, Susan Lester, Library: Pam Wilcox Special Workshops: Lorrie Moore, Susan Lester Outreach: Coordinator needed, Don Kennedy Retreat: Gloria Gaytan-Robles, Kaylee Mayne, Nancy Strickland Grants: Julia Richardson, Betty Hulse, Carol Thomas Raffle: Lorrie Moore Website: Newsletter Editors: Susan Lester,, Kristy Dial If you are able to volunteer your service to help out GBB in any way, please contact Bonnie Kennedy at bbkennedy@charter.net or (775)323-8554 Treasurer s Report as of December 13, 2015 Beginning Balance Savings Account $ 6,070.72 Beginning Balance $ 5,363.32 $11,434.04 December income from room, dues & books $ 406.32 Expenditures - $- 81.00 December 13, 2015 Balance $11,759.36 Next Month s Newsletter Editor is: Susan Lester at Fordtraveler@gmail.com Please submit articles for February newsletter by January 12. Great Basin Basketmakers Membership Application/Renewal Annual Membership Dues: $25yr. ($10 additional per yr. for family membership) Date Amount: $ New Renewal Name Address City State Zip Telephone Email Send this completed form and check payable to Great Basin Basketmakers and mail to: Great Basin Basketmakers * P. O. Box 11844 * Reno, NV 89510-1844 Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 7
Great Basin Basketmakers Post Office Box 11844 Reno, Nevada 89510-1844 Great Basin Basketmakers Established January 1987 Meet the first Thursday of each month alternating between First Congregational Church of Reno, located at 627 Sunnyside Dr, Reno and, Washoe Valley Open business meeting at 11:00 AM. All are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Show & Tell/Lunch 12-1 PM. Program starts at 1:00 PM. Membership dues for Great Basin Basketmakers are $25/yr, $10 extra per household member per yr. Dues are to be paid annually in January. Membership includes monthly newsletter, access to large library and reduced workshop rates. Our Mission Statement The main focus of the Great Basin Basketmakers is to make baskets, to learn everything possible about the tradition and techniques of basketry and to pass this knowledge along to others. Please direct address, email changes, membership dues, and requests for membership to PO Box 11844, Reno, NV 89510-1844. Questions regarding workshops, events, etc. may be directed to GBB president, Bonnie Kennedy at bbkennedy@charter.net or check our website at: www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org. Information to be exchanged among GBB members may be directed to: gbbreno@gmail.com Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 8