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by Marsha Leavitt
Arts and Industry Building Studio #424
Florence, Mass 01062
Email: marsha at mlbasketdesigns.com

Save the dates: Open Studios Nov. 10 & 11

My Latest Creations

Title: Catching Stars
Pine needle built on a ceramic base with waxed linen
knot-less netting and bead "stars".

This 3 are from the Northeast Basketmakers Guild annual Gathering April 27 -29 2018

With my travels in Feb and March I haven't been weaving very much lately. However this "Creature from the Deep" joined my pine needle (and gourd) creations this winter.

This wall hanging is made from palm inflorescence. The detail shows a little bit more of the texture.

This basket makes me think of a boat.

This basket is a collaboration with a ceramic artist whose studio is next to mine. He made the base and the top is pine needles with philodendron sheath "flowers". Titled: Emergence

This pine needle basket is titled Ocean. This basket won 3rd place in the professional division at the NBG Gathering 2018. Very proud!!

* Unique baskets and sculpture of paper, pine needles and reed

* Basket weaving classes

New: Open Weave in my studio
third Thursday of the month
Bring your basket weaving/coiling (paper, jewelry, felting, knotting, or other projects) to my studio and weave together. You bring a project you are working on and wine or beverage of choice and we can weave together. This is not a class but I will be available if you need help. If you don't have a current project, I can sell you supplies from my stash and I have lots of patterns. If you haven't woven before, I have several kits that have directions you can work on. (We can always arrange class time if it proves too hard to follow the directions.) I would charge $10 for use of the space and any help you need.
Because of limited space you will need to register for this but you can call at the last minute to see if there is space.
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20, 2018

Or sign up for a class
I have been teaching basket weaving for many years with infinite patience and guaranteed results. Check out examples of baskets students have woven - click on the Menu tab (top left) and select Student Baskets page.

The holidays are coming. It is not too early to begin making beautiful baskets as gifts. You can choose the style of basket you want to make. Below are examples of beginner baskets. I am happy to consult prior to class so you can choose a basket before class starts. Charge is $12.50 per hour and includes the materials for one basket. Most people can finish a basket in 4 - 6 hours. If you don't finish we can schedule a time for you to come again. For details and to sign up:
Email: marsha at mlbasketdesigns.com