January 7, 20160104.nccdn.net/1_5/394/30c/2c1/JAN2016GBBNews.pdf · January 2016 Volume 30 Number 1 Edited by Karen Olson Table of Contents President’s Message Page 2 Upcoming Classes

Great Basin Basketmakers January 2016 Page 1

Newsletter January 2016

Volume 30 Number 1

Edited by

Karen Olson

www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org

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

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 [email protected] for more information.

If you haven’t renewed for the

year 2016, now’s the time.

mailto:[email protected]


Wow, a new year is beginning and so is the adventure of my new beginning as the Presi-dent 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 accom-plish 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 differ-ent, 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.


Plaited Heart Basket Saturday, January 16, 2016

Washoe Zephyr Gardens (Jailhouse)

9:30-3:30

Karen Olson 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 [email protected].

Five Point Star Base Basket Thursday, February 18, 2016

1st Congregational Church

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,

For more info contact [email protected]


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 Karen Olson 1st

Congregational Church

Mar 3 Travel Log Karen Olson/ Lorrie Moore Washoe Jailhouse

Apr 7 Reading a Twill Pattern Jane Milner 1st


May 5 Materials Sale-Retreat Basket Contest-

Start Retreat Mystery Basket Washoe Jailhouse

Jun 2 Reno Fiber Guild Cardboard Loom 1st


Jul 7 Alpaca Foot Felting Karen Olson RS Alpacas, Fairview Rd

Aug 4 Zentangle with Audrey Markowitz Washoe Jailhouse

Sep 1 Medicinal Uses of Native Plants 1st


Oct 6 2017 Planning Meeting Washoe Jailhouse

Nov 3 Unfinished Baskets 1st


Dec 1st

Holiday Party Washoe Jailhouse

Peeta Tinay Workshop Twined 4-Inset Handle Wicker Basket

March 18-20, 2016 Washoe Zephyr Gardens (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 informa-

tion please contact Susan Lester 775-338-7910 or [email protected].

I would like your suggestions for teachers or techniques you would might be interested in for future workshops.

Contact me with your ideas.


3rd Thursday Classes Saturday Classes

NONE

January 16

Plaited Heart Basket

Karen Olson

Washoe Zephyr Gardens

February 18

5 Point Star Base Basket

Susan Lester


February 27

Hearth Basket

Karen Olson


March 18, 19 ,20

Peeta Tinay (Special Workshop)


March 26

Choctaw Pouch

Bonnie Kennedy


April 21

Willow Rib Basket

Betty Hulse


April 30

TBA


May 19 Retreat NONE

June 16

TBA


June 24 & 25

Hen Basket

Jane Milner


NONE

July 30

TBA


August 18

Gourd Feathers

Peggy Camp


August 27

Shaker Bottom Basket

Karen Olson & Carol Thomas


September 15

TBA


September 24

Viking Woven Bracelet

Judy Magiera


October 20

4 Dancing Frogs Twill

Jane Milner


October 29

Cherokee Wheel?

Cat Wahrenbrock?


November 16

Southwestern Urn

Karen Olson


NONE

Happy Holidays Happy Holidays


Members enjoying our annual Christmas Party!!

Bonnie Kennedy

Sandy Zoerner presenting Connie Douglas with a Lifetime Membership Certificate for her many years as guild librarian.

Front row: Sandy Zoerner, Nancy Strickland, Susan Lester, Gloria Gaytan-Robles, Carol Thomas, Del Mor-row, 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, Karen Olson, Don Kennedy


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

Next Month’s Newsletter

Editor is: Susan Lester

at

[email protected]

Please submit articles for

February newsletter by

January 12.

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, Karen Olson 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: Karen Olson Newsletter Editors: Susan Lester, Karen Olson, Kristy Dial If you are able to volunteer your service to help out GBB in any way, please contact Bonnie Kennedy at [email protected] 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


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.

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 Congre-gational Church of Reno, located at 627 Sunnyside Dr, Reno and Washoe Zephyr Gardens, 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. Mem-bership includes monthly newsletter, access to large library and reduced workshop rates.

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 presi-dent, Bonnie Kennedy at [email protected] or check our website at: www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org.

Information to be exchanged among GBB members may be directed to: [email protected]

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January 7, 20160104.nccdn.net/1_5/394/30c/2c1/JAN2016GBBNews.pdf · January 2016 Volume 30 Number 1 Edited by Karen Olson Table of Contents President’s Message Page 2 Upcoming Classes