Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry – Growing, gathering, and weaving with plant fibers from the Pa

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Web Name: Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry – Growing, gathering, and weaving with plant fibers from the Pa

WebSite: http://www.melindawest.com

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BlogContactGallery: Woven and Folded BarkRespectfully gathered Pacific Northwest materials in traditional, contemporary and original fiber art.Gallery: Functional Ribbed WorkBark, wood, grasses and vines are combined to create durable heirloom quality baskets for utility, gifts, and home décor.Gallery: Wall PiecesModern to traditional, rich textures and elegant forms are created with local materials.Gallery: Sculptural BlendsPlant fibers are lovingly crafted into organic forms inspired by natural landscapes.Weaving KnowledgeMy resource center for artists and educators. Let's grow together.GallerySee my artwork created with natural fibers: woven and folded bark, wall pieces, functional ribbed basketry and more. View the gallery.Weaving KnowledgeThis section documents some of my core workshops, my teachers, past students’ work, and helpful resources. Learn more.BlogNews and notes on gathering and weaving local plant fibers. I share my inspirations on my blog, please take a moment and visit. Read more.Purchase ArtworkLearn where to purchase my artwork and how to commission custom pieces. Learn more.About Melinda Thirty years ago, while sitting on the beach playing with my young children, I made my first basket out of a pile of willow trimmings someone had tossed there. The experience of weaving with the materials at hand while being together with my sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, kindled a passion for creating art from natural plant materials. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me. Read MoreCopyright 2020 Melinda West | West Gardens Basketry | Indianola | Washington | USA Site by LND

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