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Name of Teacher:
Sandy Quint 		Business Name:
Address:
8133 Brandywine Pkwy.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
USA 		E-mail:
s-quin@admin.ndis.umn.edu
Phone:
612-560-4365		 Website:
Where:
her home, at church & at The Quilter’s Basket in Maple Grove, MN 		Classes Taught:
mostly plaited, twined or wooden bottom baskets; some twill & ribbed baskets
Additional Info:
willing to travel with advanced notice; class size: 6–8 for beginners, up to 12 students if experienced weavers

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Susan Reed-Fanfoni 		Business Name:
Address:
Rt. 1, Box 179
Verona, VA 24482
USA 		E-mail: kenfanfoni@sprynet.com
Phone:
540-363-0802 		Website:
Where: NC Fall seminars, private shops, conventions Classes Taught:
folk art style (crafts mixed with baskets)
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach (to a degree); adults only; class size 12–18 depending on basket

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Name of Teacher:
Jennifer Rhodes 		Business Name:
Address:
11 Baywood Dr.
Shirley, MA 01464
USA 		E-mail: jennrhodes@comcast.net
Phone:
978-425-6760 		Website:
Where:
Classes in my studio or willing to travel. Maximum 8 to 10 students. Private parties scheduled. Will teach children. Basket instructor for 10 years. 		Classes Taught:
traditional flat reed, round reed & nantucket
Additional Info:

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Name of Teacher:
Deb Roberson 		Business Name:
Another Choice
Address:
505-507 East Market Street
Hellam, PA 17406
USA 		E-mail:
Phone:
717-755-8185 		Website:
Where:
address above.		 Classes Taught:
Nantuckets, traditional using originals & patterns.
Additional Info:

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Name of Teacher:
Joni-Dee Ross 		Business Name:
Handmade North Carolina Baskets
Address:
8012 Hoskins Ridge Dr.
Summerfield, NC 27358
USA 		E-mail:
hncbjdr@triad.rr.com
Phone:
336-282-1244 		Website:
Where:
willing to travel if well planned around family’s schedule 		Classes Taught:
traditional reed weaving using original & other patterns; Christmas Baskets taught in fall
Additional Info:
encourages creativity in her students; class size depends on the basket/experience of students, usually 10–15 (she prefers 10); She requests that students come to her classes to have fun!

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Name of Teacher:
Diane Sannes 		Business Name:
Address:
7006 Willow Lane
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1342
USA 		E-mail: makendmeet@aol.com
Phone:
612-560-8893 		Website:
Where:
local businesses in the Twin Cities area; in her home & other private homes 		Classes Taught:
basic baskets, square & round, rib baskets & braided border
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; enjoys teaching scouts & other children's groups (up to 10 students); adult class size depends on difficulty of basket. Diane has been teaching since 1989 & keeps an inventory of supplies on hand if kits, etc. are needed.

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Name of Teacher:
Nancy Sawyer 		Business Name:
Address:
320 Maple St.
Hinckley, IL 60520
USA 		E-mail:

basketplace@hinckleynet.com
Phone:
not available 		Website:
Where:
her shop in Hinckley, Land of Lincoln Basket Weavers workshop & other locations in northeastern Illinois 		Classes Taught:
beginning & intermediate level basketweaving—flat reed (often accented with 3-rod arrows or braid weave) & some round reed
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; class size 6–15 depending on the level of the students

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Name of Teacher:
Cass Schorsch 		Business Name:
Address:
 6375 N. Maplewood Dr.
Ludington, MI 49431
USA 		E-mail: Cassbark@aol.com
Phone:
616-845-1919 		Website:
Where:
throughout the USA & Canada; State Conferences, Stowe Basketry Conference, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Midwest Basketry Focus, numerous Guild Conferences; travels about 25,000 miles a year teaching 		Classes Taught:
bark baskets, birch bark, cedar bark, black ash & various other baskets
Additional Info:
teaching Birch Bark since 1986; Co-Author of the Book, Natural Baskets; Minimum class size 9, Maximum class size 12–15; Cass gathers & prepares ALL the materials she teaches with; Materials fees are $45 & up; Instruction fee is $25 per student per day; lodging, meals & travel are extra; write or call if interested in seeing her Portfolio

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Name of Teacher:
Linda Scoggins 		Business Name:
Address:
1117 E. John Sims Pkwy.
Niceville, FL 32578
USA 		E-mail: scoggins@cfi.net
Phone:
850-729-7762 		Website:
Where:
at her shop & several conventions; willing to travel 		Classes Taught:
traditional reed baskets
Additional Info:
class size limited to 12

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Name of Teacher:
Karen Scott 		Business Name:
Address:
401 North F St.
Duncan, OK 73533
USA 		E-mail: klsweave@sbcglobal.net
Phone:
580-252-4711 		Website:
Where: Classes Taught:
various - check to see current selections
Additional Info:
she's been weaving for 14 years & caning for 12

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Name of Teacher:
Nicki Shaban 		Business Name:
Address:
53 Newton Ave.
Braintree, MA 02184
USA 		E-mail: kshaban@attglobal.net
Phone:
781-848-0446 		Website:
Where:
Lexington Arts & Crafts Society and “by request” 		Classes Taught:
basketry jewelry—woven, coiled, plaited, wearable works of art created from black ash, bark, paper, embroidery floss, wire, etc.
Additional Info: willing to travel in the New England region; class size 6–12 students

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Name of Teacher:
Jodi Shebester 		Business Name:
Address:
527 Union St. South
Concord, NC 28025
USA 		E-mail:
shebesterj@aol.com
Phone:
734-439-3524 		Website:
Where:
in her studio, at state conventions, seminars, guilds & large group gatherings 		Classes Taught:
traditional, contemporary, Nantuckets, naturals & seatweaving (splint & Shaker tape)
Additional Info:
class size: 8 or more; currently travels to 16 states; teaches Kindergarten through Senior Citizens; “ as long as the individual is breathing we can make a weaver out of them & have fun doing it!” specializes in overnight classes with lodging; board member of NCBA; author of Book 1, The Art of Weaving Flower Petals & over 75 patterns

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Name of Teacher:
Maggie Silva 		Business Name:
Basketry, Etc.
Address:
55 Leonard St.
Raynham, MA 02767
USA 		E-mail:
maggie@basketryetc.com
Phone:
508-822-9773 		Web site:
Basketry Etc.
Where:
home studio, The Country Seat in PA, DELS & local organizations; willing to travel during summer or school vacations in New England area if travel expenses paid		 Classes Taught:
Nantuckets
Additional Info:
class size 8–12

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Name of Teacher:
Mary Skillings 		Business Name:
Bittersweet Basketry
Address:
251 Main St.
Dansville, NY 14437
USA 		E-mail:
adhmm@servtech.com
Phone:
716-335-6503
716-335-5602 		Website:
Where:
home basement studio, schools, churches, basketry shops & conventions; will travel within a reasonable distance 		Classes Taught:
variety of styles including plaited, ribbed, twills, Nantuckets & miniatures; also gourds, pine needles, vines, etc
Additional Info:
weaving since 1986; authored over 40 patterns, co-authored 2 instructional booklets; enjoys custom design work; teaches both children & adults

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Name of Teacher:
Eva Snyder 		Business Name:
Union Station Studio
Address:
107 E. Main St.
Tipp City, OH 45371
USA 		E-mail: unionsta@erinet.com
Phone:
937-667-5823 		Website:
Where:
her shop (north of Dayton in Tipp City); conferences & seminars 		Classes Taught:
reed baskets with stoneware pottery accents she manufactures
Additional Info:
very willing to travel to teach; class size 6–14 students

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Name of Teacher:
Janet Sorrels 		Business Name:
Back Lake Studio
Address:
7117 Windsor Road
Hamptonville NC 27020
USA 		E-mail:
missj2@yadtel.net
Phone/FAX:
336-468-6652/336-468-8681 		Website:
Where:
in her shop at her home, also anywhere in the surrounding area. Times: call & let her know when you can come. 		Classes Taught:
basic basketry, all ages; her favorite is naturals, using everything from her woods, as well teaching spinning, using wheels & drop spindles, spinning your hair that you take from your brush daily (bring it with you), also has some available; you will use other natural fibers & some manmade ones weaving these in your basket & hanging hand carved beads you will carve on your basket.
Additional Info:
class size: 2 to 6, she likes small classes to spend time with each student.

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Name of Teacher:
Christy Spencer 		Business Name:
Address:
3915 South Connie Dr.
Lafayette, IN 47905
USA 		E-mail:
Baskets89@aol.com
Phone:
765-742-1725
Where:
her home 		Classes Taught:
basic start-and-stop basket weaving
Additional Info:
prefers to teach close to home; class size: 5–6 students

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Name of Teacher:
Nadine Spier 		Business Name:
Nadine Spier Fiber Artist
Address:
132 N. El Camino Real #165
Encinitas, CA 92024
USA 		E-mail:
lovetoweave@home.com
Phone:
760-944-9369 		Website:
www.nadinespier.com
Where:
Universities, museums, art schools, guild conferences, community colleges, adult education		 Classes Taught:
beginning & advance pine needle basketry
Additional Info:
Nadine enjoys travelling to teach. Her classes range from beginners to students who are ready to learn advanced techniques & ornate stitches.

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Name of Teacher:
Dianne Stanton 		Business Name:
Address:
 365 High St.
Pembroke, MA 02359-2705
USA 		E-mail:
wstanton@idt.net
Phone:
781-826-2112 		Website:
Where:
local classes for Massachusetts Audubon (Wenham, MA), Heritage Plantation (Sandwich, MA), H.H.Perkins (Woodbridge, CT) & Lexington Arts & Crafts Society (Lexington, MA); travel throughout USA to various conferences (MI, IN, VT, IA, FL) & classes 		Classes Taught:
diagonal & straight plaiting, wicker, melon-style, natural materials (elm bark, black ash, birch bark) & sculptural basketry
Additional Info:
send S.A.S.E. for class schedule

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Name of Teacher:
Fran Steidel 		Business Name:
Address:
505 Mulligan Ct.
New Bern, NC 28562
USA 		E-mail: paca@coastalnet.com
Phone:
252-638-9321		 Website:
Where:
mostly NC—community college, NCBA, local guilds 		Classes Taught:
waxed linen, flat & round reed
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; maximum class size 12–15 students (depends on basket)

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Name of Teacher:
Rebecca J. Stob 		Business Name:
Address:
70525 Vistula Rd.
White Pigeon, MI 49099
USA 		E-mail: N/A
Phone:
616-483-2066		 Website:
Where:
at her home & Spore Handicraft in White Pigeon		 Classes Taught:
traditional baskets, beginner to intermediate
Additional Info:
will travel up to 20 minutes from home to teach. Maximum class size is 10 students (ages 12 & up)

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Name of Teacher:
Mary Stone 		Business Name:
Address:
3608 SE 26th St.
Del City, OK 73115
USA 		E-mail:
MStone777@aol.com
Phone:
405-670-2862 		Website:
MaryStone
Where: at a local military installation Classes Taught:
Cherokee-style baskets (splint, twill & double-wall)
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; maximum class size 7 students

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Name of Teacher:
Karen Sullivan 		Business Name:
Berkshire Baskets
Address:
822 West Rd.
Ashfield, MA 01330
USA 		E-mail:
Basketkse9@aol.com
Phone:
413-628-4685
413-625-0037 		Website:
Where:
Hill Institute, Weavers guild, Mary Lyon’s Education Fund, your home with at least 8 students, or her studio in Ashfield 		Classes Taught:
traditional & contemporary baskets using a wide range of materials including flat & round reeds, black ash, gourds & found materials; also, seatweaving—cane, rush & splint
Additional Info:
teaching since 1985, beginner–advanced level; class size: 8–12 students; will travel if expenses paid

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Name of Teacher:
Marla Sunstrom 		Business Name:
Address:
N58W26622 Mountain Shadows Dr.
Sussex, WI 53089
USA 		E-mail: sunstrom@execpc.com
Phone:
414-538-4103 		Website:
Where:
at her home & at Art Trends in Menomonee Falls 		Classes Taught:
mainly reed baskets
Additional Info:
call Art Trends at 414-251-4874 for a listing of classes; class size up to 8 students (depends on size of basket)

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Name of Teacher:
Linda Arter Sura 		Business Name:
Address:
1443 Ridgecrest Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
USA 		E-mail:
sura@i-55.com
Phone:
504-643-5495 		Website:
Where:
Slidell area & for many conventions, seminars & guilds 		Classes Taught:
traditional basketry, gourds, twills, necklaces, fretwork baskets & contemporary styles
Additional Info:
willing to travel to teach; class size 12 students, but will consider more if partner, Johanna, assists

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Name of Teacher:
Polly Adams Sutton 		Business Name:
Address:
 4740 4th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98105
USA 		E-mail:
pasutton@juno.com
Phone:
206-633-5793 		Website:
Where:
Assn. of Michigan Basketmakers Convention, Indiana Basketmaker’s Convention, various other conferences, locally for the Basketry School conferences; willing to travel 		Classes Taught:
cedar bark basketry, contemporary
Additional Info:
maximum class size 12–14 students

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The Country Seat, Inc.
Fiber Weaving
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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