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BEYOND MATERIALS
Artists Pushing the Boundaries of Basketry
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NBO 8th Biennial Conference
Tradition and Innovation VIII – July 14 – 19, 2015
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Recognizing A Lifetime of Artistic Achievement
NBO’s Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Considering the Kylix
Contemporary Interpretations of a Classical Form
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Cherokee River Cane Basketry Class
Video highlights of an ancient art
Katherine Lewis
Katherine Lewis began weaving willow baskets in 1992 and now works full time as a basketmaker. She grows a large selection of basketry willows on her farm near Mount Vernon, Washington.
OVER/UNDER e-newsletter January 2015
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Columbia Basin Basketry
The Columbia Basin Basketry Guild was formed in the summer of 1989 by a small group of basket makers from the Portland and Vancouver area so that basket makers could share ideas, information, and techniques with each other and with the community.
Campana Brothers
Carol Eckert shares a post from her blog picturing the work of Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana who often employ basketry processes in their designs. TransNeomatic Bowls combine traditional wicker work with reused scooter tires.
NBO Member News
There is always something exciting happening in the lives of NBO members. Whether it is press mentions, awards, exhibit acceptances, teaching plans, calls for entry or other breaking news you can find it on the News for Members page of the National Basketry Organization website. Visit the NBO Member News page often and let us know at nbonews@nationalbasketry.org if you have news to share.
NBO is looking for an Executive Director!
Take a moment to check out the job description and if you, a friend or a colleague might be interested, please send along a resume to j.nast@nationalbasketry.org by January 30, 2015. Pass this post along. We appreciate your help in filling an important position for NBO’s future. Thanks!