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Name of Teacher:
Theresa Kacian 		Business Name:
Wicker & Wool
Address:

4 West Lynde St.
Gardner, Massachusetts 01440
USA 		E-mail:
kacian@verizon.net
Phone:
 978-632-8573 		Website:
Where:
at her shop: open Mon-Fri from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. and Saturday, 10 AM to 4PM 		Classes Taught:
all types of baskets from Native American, Shaker, Appalachian, to Nantuckets
Additional Info:
basket weaving teacher for over 20 years

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Name of Teacher:
Donna Kallner 		Business Name:
Wolf Moon
Address:

N3894 State Highway 55
White Lake, WI 54491-9716
USA 		E-mail:
wolfmoon@dwave.net
Phone:
 (715) 882-2822 		Website:
www.donnakallner.com
Where:
travels extensively to teach, also teaches in home studio & organizes retreats in rural northern WI. 		Classes Taught:
coiling and looping techniques, primarily with home-grown or gathered natural materials, contemporary & freeform as well as traditional styles, also teaches mixed media & fiber techniques
Additional Info:
please see her website for images and information

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Name of Teacher:
Susan Kavicky 		Business Name:
Pieces of Dreams
Address:

3520 Highland Dr.
Island Lake, IL 60042
USA 		E-mail: SK7SUSAN@aol.com
Phone:
 847-526-3540 		Website:
Where:
monthly at her home studio; The Textile Arts Center, Chicago; McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL; MI, NC, and IN conventions and guilds nationwide 		Classes Taught:
Ash Basketry (her specialty); also reed basket classes
Additional Info:
class size 1–50 depending on project, usually maximum number of students is 12

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Name of Teacher:
Pam Kay 		Business Name:
Address:
8939 Alpine Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
USA 		E-mail:
pkay@littleredtoolbox.com
Phone:
619-464-2009 		Website:
Where:
Rosie’s Calico Cupboard in San Diego & also at her home studio
 Classes Taught:
traditional splint basket making
Additional Info:
Class size: 3–10; willing to do private classes

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Name of Teacher:
Lois Keener 		Business Name:
Address:

HI
USA 		E-mail:
keenerfam@worldnet.att.net
Phone:
Website:
Where:
Hickam Skills and Development Center, Oahu, HI 		Classes Taught:
traditional baskets (markets, totes, round based, wooden based, etc.) with a variety of techniques
Additional Info:
students must be affiliated with the military or civil service although she is willing to do a house class; most materials needed for class must be provided by the student; classes are Thursday evenings & Wednesday mornings during the school months; she has over 8 years experience teaching; maximum class size 12 students; adults only

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Name of Teacher:
Sharon Klusmann 		Business Name:
Cornerstone Baskets
Address:
277 High Point Circle
Tallmadge, OH 44278
USA 		E-mail:
SharonKlusmann@aol.com
Phone:
330-633-0742
Fax"
330-633-3439 		Website:
www.SharonKlusmann.com
Where:
home studio, local organizations as well as guilds & national conventions all over the country. 		Classes Taught:
reed baskets in a variety of styles & techniques from beginner to advanced in difficulty
Additional Info:
"I have been weaving, teaching and designing patterns for over 20 years. I have enjoyed expanding my business into a web site featuring over 50 of my patterns, along with my Business In A Basket which is a wonderful tool for anyone wanting to get starting in making your love of baskets into a real business teaching others how to weave."

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Name of Teacher:
Jerry Knight 		Business Name:
Baskets Naturally
Address:

5107 76th St. E.
Brandenton, FL 34203
USA 		E-mail:
Jknight001@aol.com
Phone:
 941-758-5051 		Website:
Where:
local mobile home parks, craft clubs & other small groups; willing to travel locally 		Classes Taught:
beginning and intermediate basketry
Additional Info:

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Name of Teacher:
Betty Kourkounakis 		Business Name:
Address:
220 Pinedale Dr.
Dover, OH 44622
USA 		E-mail:
eskbaskets@wikshire.net
Phone:
330-602-6030		 Website:
Where:
at her home studio; NC, MI, MO & GA Conventions 		Classes Taught:
reed basketry, beginner and intermediate
Additional Info:
willing to travel within reason to teach; class size—12 to 25, depending on skill level

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Name of Teacher:
Lynda Rance Kroeker 		Business Name:
Woven Views
Address:
St. Catherines
ON L2R 1N2
Canada 		E-mail:
lkroeker@sprint.ca
Phone:
905-685-6923 		Website:
Where:
in the Niagara Region of Canada & New York 		Classes Taught:
traditional weaving—twining, twill, plaiting including wine baskets, fruit baskets, flower gathering, etc.
Additional Info:
willing to travel up to 1½ hours to teach; maximum class size—20

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Name of Teacher:
Ellen Kupiec 		Business Name:
Baskets & Chairs
Address:
350 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
USA 		E-mail:
meg@tartanfox.com
Phone:
603-357-9308		 Website:
Tartan Fox Gift Shop
Where:
The Inn of the Tartan Fox Bed & Breakfast in Swanzey 		Classes Taught:
traditional baskets; seat weaving—rush, cane, seagrass
Additional Info:
class size: 10; will travel locally to teach; will teach children’s groups, scouts, 4H, etc., with projects geared to the age of the children

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Name of Teacher:
Deryle Lamb 		Business Name:
Address:
Jackson, GA 30233
USA 		E-mail:
deryle@juno.com
Phone: Website:
Where: Jackson, GA Classes Taught:
basic beginning basketweaving
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; class size 6–10 students; prefers adults

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Name of Teacher:
Carol E. Lang 		Business Name:
Address:
BMB 266 Avenida Encinas 104
Carlsbad, CA 92009
USA 		E-mail:
caldesigns@aol.com
Phone:
760-431-1645 		Website:
Where:
San Diego County, CA 		Classes Taught: Splint, ribbed, and pine needle coiled basketry as well as gourd art
Additional Info:
making baskets since early 80's; teaching since 1993; charter president of the Misti Washington Gourd & Basket Guild which formed in 1997; she likes to incorporate natural materials in her work which she collects herself

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Name of Teacher:
Eileen LaPorte 		Business Name:
Address:
8275 31 Mile Rd.
Romeo, MI
USA 		E-mail:
eileen_laporte@yahoo.com
Phone:
 (810)752-2853 		Website:
Where:
State Conventions & local guilds since 1984; willing to travel 		Classes Taught:
flat & round Reed basketry, traditional functional & twill weave patterns
Additional Info:
maximum class size is 14 students

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Name of Teacher:
Ruth Lascurain 		Business Name:
Address:
PO Box 59/ 132 Studhalder Rd.
Cinebar, WA 98533
USA 		E-mail:
lascurain@myhome.net
Phone:
 360-985-2727 		Website:
Where:
SW Washington state (Onalaska area mainly); will consider traveling short distances 		Classes Taught:
wickerwork, plaiting, cattail work, willow
Additional Info:
classes on Saturday only; prefer class size of about 10, but will teach larger classes with assistant; teaches all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

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Name of Teacher:
Eileen Loro 		Business Name:
Address:
15522 Royal Coach Circle
Fort Meyers, FL 33917
USA 		E-mail:
eloro@sml.org
Phone:941-731-8558 Website:
Where:
home studio or private lessons in homes 		Classes Taught:
Appalachian style weaving specializing in rib construction
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; maximum class size 10 students

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Name of Teacher:
Diane Lunow 		Business Name:
Address:
4023 Sul Ross St.
Houston, TX 77027-5719
USA 		E-mail: Dlunow@aol.com
Phone:
713-623-4044 		Website:
Where:
Huston; Also, CO, GA, NC, FL 		Classes Taught:
knotless netting, random weave, gourds—all using natural material (including gathering), metal & found objects, plus embellishment
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; class size normally 12–16 students

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Name of Teacher:
Susan Matson 		Business Name:
Address:
54 N. Carlisle St.
Greencastle, PA 17225
USA 		E-mail: N/A
Phone:717-597-4573 Website:
Where:
home studio; Wilson College; Franklin Co. Co-operative Extension; Berkeley Co. (WV) Adult & Community Education; Touchstone Center for Crafts 		Classes Taught:
splint & round reed work; twill & other patterned weaving; bias plaiting; willow
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; class size 10–12

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Name of Teacher:
Carol Matteson 		Business Name:
Country Baskets
Address:
 1742 Parkway Acres Ct.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
USA 		E-mail: Cntrybsket@aol.com
Phone:
314-434-2730 		Website:
Where:
community schools, private parties and in her home studio; willing to travel 		Classes Taught:
traditional- two pie, feather, egg, magazine, towel bars, etc.
Additional Info:
weaving since 1992; author of 14 basket patterns; class size 5–7 for beginners, 10–14 for experienced weavers; prefers adults, but will accept interested teens

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Name of Teacher:
Jean Cadmus May 		Business Name:
Address:
5118 Carefree Dr.
League City, TX 77573-3187
USA 		E-mail: jeancmay@juno.com
Phone:
281-338-0888 		Website:
Where:
Nationwide at conferences, guilds, etc.; willing to travel 		Classes Taught:
general basketry; Enjoys the use of colors & exploring the many possibilities that can be achieved
Additional Info:
author of over 20 patterns

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Name of Teacher:
Brenda McKinnon 		Business Name:
Address:
2020 Schumac Ln
Bedford, Tx 76022
USA 		E-mail:
weavemealone@aol.com
Phone:
817-571-0753 		Website:
Weave Me Alone
Where:
in Bedford, TX in between Dallas and Ft Worth, teach out of her home, also teach at Womens Clubs & Guilds 		Classes Taught:
mainly reed, making traditional baskets
Additional Info:
weaving for 25 yrs., taught at GA, NC, MO basket conventions & at Basket seminars in OK & Branson, MO, will travel teaching basket weaving around home in Texas & also her home in Arkansas, a member of Trinity Basket Guild, which meets on the first Tuesday of the month, from Sept to May at 7pm.

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Name of Teacher:
Doris Messick 		Business Name:
Baskets, Naturally
Address:
4367 Bucktown Rd.
Cambridge, MD 21613
USA 		E-mail:
dmess@shore.intercom.net
Phone:
410-228-0457 		Website:
Where:
nationally at conventions, for guilds, craft schools & other basket gatherings 		Classes Taught:
natural basketry (all gathered or garden grown materials); contemporary & freeform, as well as traditional styles
Additional Info:
maximum class size of 15

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Name of Teacher:
Nancy Miller 		Business Name:
Address:
14812 Wildwood Rd.
Burnsville, MN 55306
USA 		E-mail:
nlmbaskets@isd.net
Phone:
612-898-1602		 Website:
Where:
her home 		Classes Taught:
reed basketry, Nantuckets
Additional Info:
teaching since 1988, 4 classes a week, September–May

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Name of Teacher:
Rachel Miller 		Business Name:
Address:
PO Box 102,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
USA 		E-mail: woodlandrill@verizon.net
Phone:
301-697-1234 		Website:
Where:
 Classes Taught:
available to teach Chair Caning, both pressed and hand, Seagrass and reed weaving - most types of cane/reed/ seagrass replacement seats
Additional Info:

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Name of Teacher:
Adie E. Moore 		Business Name:
Address:
6100 Lyon Rd.
Spring Hill, FL 34606
USA 		E-mail: amoore@gate.net
Phone:
352-596-9483 		Website:
Where:
Florida & Missouri Conventions, Community College, Adult Education, Parks & Recreation, Home Extension, home studio, etc. 		Classes Taught:
traditional basketry
Additional Info:
teaching since 1965; furnishes students with all supplies & tools if needed; enjoys teaching beginners & seeing them progress; class size6–12 students; writes her own patterns

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Name of Teacher:
Marilyn Moore 		Business Name:
Address:
112 25th Ave. E #202
Seattle, WA 98112-5471
USA 		E-mail: mmoore@aa.net
Phone:
206-328-9236 		Website:
Where:
mainly in her local area; also conventions, conferences & for groups & guilds around the country 		Classes Taught:
pine needle coiling; teneriffe embroidery; waxed linen coiling; transparent, sculptural wire baskets using various fiber techniques
Additional Info:
maximum class size 12

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Name of Teacher:
Martha Mulford-Dreswick 		Business Name:
Traditional Baskets
Address:
24 Madison Ave.
Flemington, NJ 08822
USA 		E-mail:
tradbaskets@webtv.net
Phone:
908-782-5806 		Website:
Where:
Princeton Adult Education, Princeton, NJ
Classes Taught:
traditional basketry
Additional Info:
class size depends on space available; minimum class size is 6 students; willing to travel to teach—call Martha to discuss the basket your group wants to learn and the cost; she will send a sample basket in advance of class to show possible participants

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Name of Teacher:
Judy Mullins 		Business Name:
Mullins Log Cabin Country Getaway
Address:
1435 Denny Rd.
Berry, KY 41003
USA 		E-mail: logcabin@fuse.net
Phone:
606-824-0565 		Website:
Log Cabin Site
Where:
at her cabin midway between Cincinatti & Lexington 		Classes Taught:
ribbed basketry
Additional Info:
willing to travel within 100 mile radius of Cincinatti or Lexington; maximum class size: 10; prefers students age 12–adult; teaching since 1984

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The Country Seat, Inc.
Basketmaking & Chairseating
1013 Old Philly Pike
Kempton, Pennsylvania 19529-9321 USA
Phone: 610-756-6124
e-mail: weaving@countryseat.com
Fax: 610-756-0088
web site: www.countryseat.com

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