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ML Basket Designs

by Marsha Leavitt
     Arts and Industry Building    Studio #424
     Florence, Mass  01062
     Email: marsha at mlbasketdesigns.com
             
​                My Latest Creations
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. 
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This wall hanging is made from palm inflorescence.  The detail shows a little bit more of the texture. 
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​This basket makes me think of a boat.
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​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 
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​I'm playing with paper again.
 
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​This pine needle basket is titled Ocean
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Paper basket are colorful and quite strong. I use many in the studio and at home for holding all sorts of materials. 


​* Unique baskets of paper, pine needles and reed

* Basket weaving classes

Save the dates:
May 20 & June 9 

​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 Work page. 

Spring Schedule of classes 
  May 20 or June 9, 2018
   9:00 to 1:00 or 9:00 to 3:00
 
Graduation and Father's and Mother's day 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. Classes are limited to 5 people. For details and to sign up:
Email: marsha at mlbasketdesigns.com
If these days don't work for you, I'm happy to schedule a time just for you. 
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My studio with a basket in progress
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Need a gift?  Many of these baskets are for sale. 
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