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Web Site Name:  Arnie's Arts & Crafts, Inc.
Description:  Arnie's Arts & Crafts, Inc., 3741 West Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629. A full-service arts supply house. An NBO member vendor.
Phone:  517-366-8794
Web Site:  http://www.basketpatterns.com


Web Site Name:  Avalon Farm
Description:  Avalon is a family-owned farm business located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We specialize in growing all-natural fragrant sweetgrass (heirochloe odorata), perfect for basketweaving and other craft projects.
We also grow colored broomcorn, gourds, lavender,
vegetables, herbs and berries.
Contact:  Brenda Gordon
Phone:  540-337-4144
Email:  brendagordon@avalonfarmsweetgrass.com
Web Site:  http://www.avalonfarmsweetgrass.com/


Web Site Name:  Bamboo Poles Shop and Haiku Bamboo Nursery
Description:  We’re a bamboo grower and we stock many varieties of poles. All sizes you need for craft/basket and construction work. Treated and untreated Poles. Keiji Oshima: bamboo basketry and bamboo craft - display at Bamboo Poles Shop - 20 Tuttle Road - Hendersonville, NC 28792
Contact:  Stefani Oshima
Phone:  (828) 685-3053
Email:  stefanioshima@hotmail.com


Web Site Name:  BasketMakers.com
Description:  A comprehensive informational site for basketmakers, basket artists, vendors of basketmaking materials and all others interested in the art of basketry.
Contact:  Susi Nuss
Web Site:  http://basketmakers.com


Web Site Name:  East Troy Basketry
Description:  A "full-serve" basketry shop. Classes by 10 local teachers; also hosts nationally recognized teachers. Large selection of basketry and caning supplies, patterns, tools, accessorites etc.
Contact:  Eileen Mirsberger
Phone:  1-888-424-9866
Email:  basket@wcf.net
Web Site:  http://www.easttroybasketry.com


Web Site Name:  Gratiot Lake Basketry
Description:  One of basketry's largest vendors -- a full-range of basketry supplies, patterns, books, handles, and friendly advice. An NBO charter member vendor.
Contact:  Carole Kaeding
Phone:  906-337-5116
Email:  glbasketry@gratiotlakebasketry.com
Web Site:  http://www.gratiotlakebasketry.com


Web Site Name:  Nippert & Co ARTWORKS
Description:  We have a brand new CD called "All you need is Baskets!" which was just released at the Bee - it has over 200 images that cover every season and sales campaign. Priced at $25, you can get it FREE with our current special offers.
Contact:  Brenda & George Nippert
Email:  Bnclipart@aol.com
Web Site:  http://www.bnartworks.com


Web Site Name:  Oklahoma Basket Supply
Description:  331946 E. Hwy 66, Wellston, Oklahoma 74881. Quality basketry supplies and basketweaving classes.
Contact:  Marcia Balleweg
Phone:  405-356-2224
Email:  info@oklahomabasketsupply.com
Web Site:  http://www.oklahomabasketsupply.com


Web Site Name:  Royalwood, Ltd.
Description:  517 Woodville Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44907. Complete selectin of basketry & chair cane suplies. Irish waxed linen thread, beads & embellishments. Host of "The Basket Gathering" Conference. NBO member.
Contact:  Kathy Halter
Phone:  800.526-1630
Email:  roybilkat@worldnet.att.net
Web Site:  http://www.royalwoodltd.com


Web Site Name:  The Basket Maker's Catalog
Description:  You'll find First Quality Flat Reed and Round Reed at reasonable prices, Basket Kits, Chair Seating Supplies, Handcrafted Ash and White Oak Handles, Books, Tools, Nantucket Lightship Supplies, and more!

You can depend on us for all your basket making and chair seating supplies. Plus, our products are backed by a 100% Guarantee of Your Satisfaction!
Contact:  Beth Hester
Phone:  1-800-447-7008
Email:  hester@basketmakerscatalog.com
Web Site:  http://www.basketmakerscatalog.com


Web Site Name:  The Caning Shop
Description:  One of the largest selections of basketry-related books (especially hard to find ones), as well as supplies for basketmaking, chair caning and gourd crafting. Owner is co-author of several caning-related books. An NBO member vendor.
Contact:  Jim Widess
Phone:  1.800.544.3373
Email:  jim@caning.com
Web Site:  http://www.caning.com


Web Site Name:  The Country Seat, Inc.
Description:  Supplies vendor: complete line of basketry/chair seating supplies - reeds, hoops, handles, seagrass, kits, cane, rushes, Shaker tape, rub-on painat designs, tools, books, patterns and basketry magazines. An NBO member
vendor.
Contact:  Donna, or Angie
Phone:  610-756-6124
Email:  ctryseat@fast.net
Web Site:  http://www.countryseat.com


Web Site Name:  The NorEsta Cane & Reed
Description:  A major supplier of basketry materials and supplies for over 16 years. An NBO member vendor.
320B Western Ave
Allegan MI 49010
Fax: 269-673-7372
Contact:  Cris Green
Phone:  1-800-667-3782
Email:  sales@noresta.com
Web Site:  http://www.noresta.com


Web Site Name:  V.I. Reed & Cane
Description:  Supplier of superior quality basketweaving kits and materials since 1981. Guaranteed highest quality reed with quick, friendly services and secure on-line ordering.
Contact:  Linda Hebert
Web Site:  http://www.basketweaving.com


Museums & Galleries

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Web Site Name:  Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Description:  Basketry from the Clark Field Collection and basketry artists in residence
Contact:  Cindy Dashnaw
Email:  cdashnaw@eiteljorg.com
Web Site:  http://www.eiteljorg.org/article2.asp?ID=9


Web Site Name:  FiberScene On-Line Gallery
Description:  San Francisco Bay based Fiber Arts cyber-gallery. Promotes fiber arts and artists world-wide.
Contact:  Myra Goodall Block
Email:  mgblock@fiberscene.com
Web Site:  http://www.fiberscene.com


Web Site Name:  Snyderman/Works Gallery
Description:  A wonderful gallery of contemporary art, featuring basketry and many other fiber arts. 303 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. An NBO member gallery.
Contact:  Rick Snyderman
Phone:  215-238-95976
Email:  rick@snyderman-works.com
Web Site:  http://www.snyderman-works.com


Web Site Name:  The Burke Museum
Description:  On the University of Washington Seattle campus, the Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture features one of the world's largest (5,000 plus pieces) collections of Pacific Rim basketry.
Contact:  Natasha W. Dworkin, Public Relations Manager
Phone:  206.543.9762
Email:  natashad@u.washington.edu
Web Site:  http://www.burkemuseum.org


Artists

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Web Site Name:  berryleblancdesign.com
Description:  basketry and gourd art original designs.
Contact:  Keely Berry-LeBlanc
Phone:  760.796.7663
Email:  basketry@berryleblancdesign.com
Web Site:  http://www.berryleblancdesign.com


Web Site Name:  Dunbar Gardens Willow Baskets
Description:  Katherine Lewis, willow basketmaker in Mount Vernon,
Washington
Contact:  Katherine Lewis
Email:  baskets@dunbargardens.com
Web Site:  http://www.dunbargardens.com/


Web Site Name:  Eagle Rock Baskets
Description:  Antler and gourd baskets by Jo M Hoersten.
Contact:  Jo Hoersten
Email:  hoerstoneaglerock@ncats.net
Web Site:  http://www.members.ncats.net/eaglrock


Web Site Name:  Howling Spiders Studios
Description:  Lamps, Purses, Vessels, and other Oddities woven with fabrics that have had other lives.
Contact:  Leslie Pelino
Phone:  845 255 2038
Email:  spinneret@hvc.rr.com
Web Site:  http://www.HowlingSpiders.com


Web Site Name:  K. Chrysalis
Description:  Sculptural basketry from woven copper wire
Contact:  Kitty Chrysalis
Phone:  417-284-7483
Email:  kchrysalis@kchrysalis.com
Web Site:  http://www.kchrysalis.com


Web Site Name:  Lunenburg Seaside Craft School
Description:  Lunenburg Seaside Craft School offers week-long courses in traditional crafts during late July through August. Taught by some of Nova Scotia's leading artisans, courses offered include Clay work, Fiber Arts, Basketry, Textile Dyeing, Paper Arts, Rug Hooking, and Printmaking.
Lunenburg Seaside Craft School
P.O. Box 1163
Binghamton, NY
USA 13902-1163
Email:  create@lunenburgcraftschool.com
Web Site:  http://www.lunenburgcraftschool.com


Web Site Name:  nadinespier.com
Description:  Contemporary baskets and woven sculptures. Workshops.
Contact:  Nadie Spier
Email:  lovetoweave@home.com
Web Site:  http://www.nadinespier.com


Web Site Name:  peggywiedemann.com
Description:  Basketry Artist
Contact:  Peggy Wiedemann
Email:  pjwiedemann@earthlink.net
Web Site:  http://www.peggywiedemann.com/


Web Site Name:  Rebecca McEntee - Fiber Work
Description:  Contemporary Baskets and Wall Pieces
Contact:  Rebecca McEntee
Email:  rmcentee@centurytel.net
Web Site:  http://home.centurytel.net/RebeccaMcEntee


Web Site Name:  Red Mountain Basketry
Description:  Handcrafted baskets and gourds
Contact:  Margie Reck
Phone:  406-682-4416
Email:  margie@redmtnbasketry.com
Web Site:  http://www.redmtnbasketry.com


Web Site Name:  SallyJBright.com
Description:  contemporary basketry sculptures
Contact:  Sally J. Bright
Email:  sally@sallyjbright.com
Web Site:  http://sallyjbright.com


Web Site Name:  Susankavicky.com
Description:  Website for Susan kavicky, basketry artist, teacher.
Contact:  Susan kavicky
Web Site:  http://www.susankavicky.com


Web Site Name:  The Wicker Woman/Cathryn Peters
Description:  Specializing in contemporary antler basketry, antique wicker furniture repair and seatweaving of all types. Workshop leader, pattern author, consultant, speaker and writer.
Contact:  Cathryn Peters
Phone:  218 666-6189
Email:  Info@WickerWoman.com
Web Site:  http://www.WickerWoman.com


Web Site Name:  wendydurfey.com
Description:  Contemporary Basketry
Contact:  Wendy Durfey
Phone:  519-856-9662
Email:  wendy@wendydurfey.com
Web Site:  http://www.wendydurfey.com


Web Site Name:  www.cohodasbaskets.com
Description:  Willow baskets made in British Columbia.
Traditional forms with original designs. One-of-a-kind collectors items.
Contact:  Marvin Cohodas
Email:  mcohdas@interchange.ubc.ca
Web Site:  http://www.cohodasbaskets.com


Web Site Name:  www.deboramuhl.com
Description:  basketry artist
Contact:  Debora Muhl
Email:  bobmuhl@erols.com
Web Site:  http://www.deboramuhl.com


Web Site Name:  www.wind-dancer.com
Description:  Contemporary basket art
Contact:  Susan Roberts
Phone:  619.238.1084
Email:  windancr@cox.net
Web Site:  http://www.wind-dancer.com


Associations & Guilds

National Basketry Links Editor

Web Site Name:  Associaton of Michigan Basketmakers
Description:  The Association of Michigan Basketmakers was founded to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry. AMB members represent a diverse range of experiences and skills in creating basketry from a wide variety of materials including reed, barks, wood splints, cane, waxed linen, beads, and gathered natural materials.

Correspondence may be sent to:
P.O. Box 1105
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-1105
Contact:  Nancy Carlson - Membership Chair
Email:  ambnanc@power-net.net
Web Site:  http://www.michiganbasketmakers.com


Web Site Name:  BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma
Description:  BWGOK meets at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on the second Saturday of odd-numbered months. Dues are $15.00 per year which includes six newsletters. Annual Weavers Weekend Retreat held in October.
Contact:  Marcia Balleweg
Phone:  405-823-5073
Email:  mballeweg@yahoo.com


Web Site Name:  High Country Basketry Guild
Description:  High Country Basketry Guild has about 120 members, scattered across the country, but mostly in VA, MD, DC, WV and PA. Members receive 6 newsletters per year; annual dues are $20.00. We hold classes once or twice a month, taught by our own members or by traveling teachers. We welcome beginners, experts and all basketry enthusiasts in between. Please write for the most recent newsletter and membership application. PO Box 167, Annandale VA 22003-0167


Web Site Name:  Indiana Basketmakers Association
Description:  the State basketry association of Indiana. Sponsors classes, conventions, newsletter, etc.
Web Site:  http://www.indianabasketmakers.com


Web Site Name:  Mammoth Cave Basket Makers
Description:  The Mammoth Cave Basket Makers Guild was founded in 2001 to preserve and promote traditional basket making of the south central Kentucky region.
Web Site:  http://www.mammothcavebasketmakers.com


Web Site Name:  Northeast Basketmakers Guild
Description:  NBG is an active guild. Members enjoy newsletters and several opportunities throughout the year to meet with fellow weavers.
Contact:  Kate Conroy, Membership Chairman
Phone:  401-294-6471
Email:  membership@northeastbasketmakers.org
Web Site:  http://www.northeastbasketmakers.org


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