Fine Handcrafted Items for everyday use

 
 
 

“Making things by hand is a fundamental part of being human.”
— JOSHUA VOGEL

View fullsize I love willow colors. One of the things that drew me to willow basketry and keeps me on the hook. Another thing is that no matter how many times I practice a particular part of the process, I’m always continuing to learn and refine my skill. It
View fullsize It’s been a willow-y time over here! Lots of classes willow basketry classes lately and me getting some weaving in there as well. I’m grateful for all of the folks I’ve gotten to meet who came to class in 2024. Thank you @atelierinr
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View fullsize I’m off to England for @tearup.fest ! This has been a long time dream to have the opportunity to study willow basketry further with some of the finest teachers and weavers out there. I am beyond chuffed (see, already practicing that British Eng
View fullsize Super stoked to share this project!! This is my first willow installation at the new Sierra Valley Nature Center that opens this fall. With the help of many volunteers, we harvested willow in the valley and wove 28 5ft x 5ft willow and steel panels f
View fullsize Scenes from the summer - building a greenhouse with all old windows leftover from local jobs, and using old barn wood from barns that have been taken down in the valley nearby.
View fullsize Cutting a bunch of willow for round two of the shade panel weaving for the Feather River Land Trust’s new nature center
View fullsize California huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum It’s time for a favorite summer gathering. I’ve been going to this same spot now for the last few years to harvest and process as many huckleberries that I can gather in a day. This year was a lit
View fullsize Was a fun day out in the Barlow at @headwestmarketplace ! Thanks for all those who braved the heat and came out to say hello and support! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
View fullsize Pile ‘o spoons! Cherry, maple, alder, apple, walnut, and so forth. . Everyone needs a special wooden spoon, so come get yours in the Barlow this Saturday @headwestmarketplace
View fullsize Gearing up for @headwestmarketplace craft faire this Saturday in the Barlow, Sebastopol. I’ve been working hard to create, finish, cure (oh, and weave) all these lovely handmade items. Hopefully they will find some new homes and people who will
View fullsize New willow basket. Photos don’t do the size justice, it’s big! Really really happy with how this one turned out! #willowbasket #handmade #craft
View fullsize More walnut. Excited about this shape - would be good for a bunch of cozy oatmeal or yogurt and granola...mmmm. Fun to see the contrast in the colors as well #bowls #polelathe #greenwoodworking #craft #walnut
View fullsize Well....sadly it’s that time of year in Northern California again 😬 We got hit with record breaking heat, some of the craziest lightning I’ve seen (and I’m from the Midwest), and now there are a handful of fires burning within 100
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