I found out that Nantucket Basket Maker, Author, and Authority Martha Lawrence is living an hour and half south of me in Florida where I reside in the winter months. She is the author of "Lightship Baskets of Nantucket" http://www.amazon.com/Lightship-Baskets-Nantucket-Schiffer-Collectors/dp/0764308912 one of my all time favorite books on these very special baskets.
Putting the rim on the basket was a cinch with Martha's expertise and techniques!
I wove as tightly as I could!
After my 2nd day of weaving!
The very beginnings... Getting those staves lined up and straight!
A collection of Monnie's Baskets. She is an advanced student if Martha's and definitely inspiring! What work!!
Some other molds and projects at Martha's in process!!
These are Martha Lawrence's set of nesting baskets from her private collection displayed at her studio.
My finished basket! What a special basket. I loved making it and I promise to keep it always! Thank you Martha!!
I contacted her and she agreed to give me a lesson and we started off with a basic 6 inch Basket.
Martha is delightful, knowledgable and very charming. I was thrilled to get to work with her and learn some techniques, tips, and tricks.
