Christianson's Nursery: Saturday, July 5. Katherine will be demonstrating willow basketmaking at one of the best nurseries in our area. Stop by and take a look at what she is working on and the baskets she has brought; then stroll around the lovely nursery. Skagit Artists Studio Tour: July 19 & 20; 10am-6pm. 25 Skagit Valley artists open their studios for the 5th annual tour. Come visit Dunbar Gardens to see the willow basket making process from willow crop to finished basket. Katherine will be demonstrating her work both days and Steve will show the willow growing on the farm to those interested. Mount Vernon Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm Downtown MV at Gates & Main by the Skagit River. Dunbar Gardens will be at the market on May31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27. Katherine brings willow to weave a basket during the market. Stop by to see her work. Skagit Farm Tour at Gordon Skagit Farms: October 4 & 5, 2008. 15598 McLean Road (west of Mount Vernon) Katherine will be demonstrating willow basketmaking and selling baskets at the Gordon's Autumn Harvest Farmstand as part of the annual Skagit farm tour. Check out the basket sales page for upcoming events where Katherine will be selling her willow baskets or the basketmaking classes page for a list of upcoming willow basketmaking classes Katherine is teaching. If you are organizing an arts & crafts event and are interested in a basketmaking demonstration, please contact us by email at baskets@dunbargardens.com. Katherine's work is well received by the public and she is willing to consider offers to demonstrate as a working artisan. For more information about Katherine Lewis, willow basketmaker and willow grower in the Skagit Valley, check out the links below. basket sales willow basket gallery basketmaking classes basketry willow willow cuttings basketmaking demos teachers & friends links birds on the farm home page Dunbar Gardens / 16586 Dunbar Road / Mount Vernon, WA 98273 USA ©2008 Steve Lospalluto & Katherine Lewis
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