Above basket created by Sally Metcalf.

Date and time: Thursday, February 15, 2024. 6:30pm PST

Location: Online via Zoom. Members will be sent a Zoom meeting invitation a few days before the event.

Description: February’s General Meeting for CBBG will be with Oregon-based Basket Artist Sally Metcalf. Here are a few words from Sally: “Born a long time ago. Did the exact opposite of what my parents told me to do. Basketry was out of the question when I went to art school. My father was afraid it would make me crazy! I think it actually saved me. Nevertheless, I started my basket career when I was in my forties while staring at a very dead tree. It called to me. And that was the beginning of ‘What if.’ Basketmaking is a meditation as well as an artform. Crafting each item requires patience, time, and an appreciation for the materials at hand. ​My handcrafted baskets and plates are woven from natural materials that give them strength and durability that will stand the test of time. With their woven designs and stylings, I’m able to imbue each piece with a range of captivating colors and patterns.

To see more of Sally’s work, visit www.sallymetcalf.com/gallery

This is a free event, and there’s no need to RSVP. This meeting is open to CBBG members only. If you are not a member but would like to become one, click here.

Basket artist Sally Metcalf.