Basket Sampler Holiday Newsletter
Kathy@thebasketsampler
BASKET SAMPLER
HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER
The holiday season is fast approaching and The Basket Sampler has lots of stuff going on. We hope you join us for classes and events. Or just the chocolate.
Monday, November 16, The Basket Sampler weavers participate in Crossroads Village Ladies Night Out, 5pm-9pm. $5 per person covers admission, food samples, free gifts, and craft demonstrations. You’ll also get a sneak peak at the village Christmas lights. More information at http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/christmas_LNO.htm
November
20-22 brings the Huron Valley Council for the Arts Holiday Market at
Bogie Lake
Greenhouses, 1525 Bogie Lake Rd.,
White Lake.
You’ll find holiday shopping at its best. The greenery, live
music,
outstanding one-of-a-kind art work, and hot mulled cider make Arts and
Greens a
must-see event. From artists to
authors, there is something for everyone. Bring the kids to a pencil
basket workshop where they learn the basics for just $1.00 per
basket. Free Parking and admission. Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
and Sunday
10am-5pm.
Regular Open Weave classes continue through December 23. The shop will close for holiday break December 24 and reopen January 5 for classes.
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Kids Holiday
Class- Saturday December 5, 10:00am-12:00pm
or 12:00pm-2:00pm
Kids
6 and up make a holiday
pencil style basket. We have lots of
colors and decorative do-dads to choose from. A homemade soap bar will
be added
and the whole basket will be gift wrapped for holiday giving.
Cost:
$12.00 includes materials
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Holiday Pysanky
(Ukrainian) Egg Classes
Thursday
December 17
6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday December 19 10am-1pm
We
will use the same
techniques we used in the spring dying Easter eggs-only with Christmas
designs. After the egg is finished, a
cap can be glued on so you can hang it on your tree. This
is a really fun class that gives you a
great last minute gift. Missed the spring class? That’s okay. Come on
in and
learn how to make a beautiful decoration.
Cost: $15 includes materials
January
sale day Saturday January 16, 2010
Almost everything in the store will be on sale for 25% off. Use this
opportunity to stock up on reed, handles or whatever you may need. The
only things not on sale will be the finished baskets in the front
room.
Twill
Bowl February 6 and 20, 2010
This is a beautiful twill bowl that is made on a mold with a wooden
base. This will be a 2 week class as there is prep time to trim your
spokes and get your rim nailed. The weaving is the easy part! There
will be limited enrollment for this class as there are limited molds.
Several colors will be available.
Cost: $42 includes materials and both classes (picture will be on
website soon!)
Helen Springer Open Weave Sessions
Tuesday
9:30am-12:30pm
6:00pm-9:00pm (new time)
Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $12 plus materials.
Thursday Drop in Weaving with Kathy
Sometimes scheduled class times just don't work. On Thursdays you can come in any time from 10am-2pm for a 3 hour open weave class. Just let me know when you are coming so I can have materials ready.
Cost: $12 plus materials
Beth Lyons leads Beginning
Basket Classes on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month,
6:30pm-9:30pm. If you have wanted to make a basket, this
is
your chance. We will help you choose
something you like for your first basket and teach the basics as you go.
Cost:
$12 plus materials
Children's Basket Class: Tuesday 4pm-6pm
Kids
6 and up come in for
open weave classes. We help each student
design a basket appropriate for their abilities. We
offer lots of color choices and design
options. Call Kathy to schedule alternate class days and times.
Cost: $12 includes materials
Kathy McMinn The Basket Sampler 1449 S. Milford Road Suite C Highland, MI 48357 248-889-8600 www.thebasketsampler.com