Upcoming Events
My baskets, kits, supplies and patterns can be purchased online, on my Etsy page and at various retreats. You will also find my finished baskets, alcohol ink art, photography, and wire wrap work (often one of a kinds) at The Art Farm in downtown Decatur, Illinois.
Upcoming Teaching Events
If you are attending any of these events and would like to pre-order any supplies, please contact me. I am happy to bring what you need and save you the cost of shipping! If I am not listed as a vendor I normally participate in Teacher’s Marketplace.

Winter Weave 2023
Woven Together in Western Kentucky 2023
Tidewater Basketry Guild
“Basketmakers through the Ages” NCBA 2023 Convention
I am not vending at this event but will be at Teacher’s Marketplace. If you would like to pre-order something for pickup, use coupon code Sunflower2021 and indicate in the note section it will be a pickup for NCBA. Using this code for pickups, the website will not charge shipping.
Monroe County Basket Club Spring Weave
Teaching –
Friday: The Liberty Tote
Saturday: The Bagel Basket
Stateline Friends Weaving Retreat
Information about this event can be found on their Facebook page – Stateline Friends Weaving Retreat.
Vending – if you want to pre-order anything, use coupon code Sunflower2021 and put in the notes section that pickup is at Stateline. Using the code, my website will not charge shipping.
Parkland College – “Bumble”
This is a great beginner basket class. Perfect for kicking off your summer decor!
This class is being held through Parkland College in Champaign, IL.
Bluegrass Area Basket Maker’s Seminar
Decatur, IL 62521 • 217-454-0986
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