I also teach how to make all of these in my home. The bigger baskets take all day ( or 2 evenings ) and cost $55.00 for your very own creation. The people that come have a great time and enjoy the art of basketweaving.
I have to mention that if you get a few friends together, I would love to come over and teach. Take a look at these Prices for supplies. If you wish to place an order, then simply e-mail me
Some of my favorite books include the following:
Natural Baskets by Maryanne Gillooly
Contemporary Wicker Basketry by Flo Hoppe
Basketry Learn by Doing by Sheri Lawall
The Basket Book by Lyn Siler
Basketry Techniques by Sue Gabriel and Sally Goymer
Twill Basketry by Shereen LaPlantz
Baskets, A Book for Makers and Collectors by Billie Ruth Sudduth
All of these books are available at Http://www.amazon.com
Here is a tip on how to make your own walnut stain!
First you collect a bag of walnuts remove green hulls, put it in something like an onion bag and hang it to dry . This usally takes a month or so. Then take the bag of hulls and all , put it in a 5 gallon pail of water, put a tight lid on top, soak for a week, boil the stain for a couple hours at a hard boil, Store the stain in an air tight jar. Now get out your favorite paint brush and go for it!
