Bent Tree Baskets - Marcia Whitt, basket artist

Marcia Whitt has been making baskets since 1981. She took a class with some friends in order to make a few baskets for gifts for family and friends. Since that initial class she has taken others in the Amana Colonies in Iowa, Tennessee Tech University, and from private teachers in Missouri, Iowa and Arkansas.

Marcia has pursued basketmaking full time, part time, and as a hobby. She has learned many styles and techniques, but her favorite style is rib-style construction. Over time she has gravitated toward more natural-looking materials, including local vines and plants. She signs and dates each basket, and makes her own walnut-hull dye for finishing many of them.

Incorporating antlers into her work has become her current focus. Because each antler is unique, the challenge is finding a pleasing way to display it within the context of the basket. Using the antler as an integral part without covering its natural beauty is the fulfilling result.

Bent Tree Baskets
27619 E. 340th Street
Bethany, MO 64424
660-425-2131
FAX: 240-331-6264
jnwhitt@grm.net
www.thebenttree.com/baskets



		Marcia Whitt has been making baskets since 1981. She took a class with some friends in order to make a few baskets for gifts for family and friends. Since that initial class she has taken others in the Amana Colonies in Iowa, Tennessee Tech University, and from private teachers in Missouri, Iowa and Arkansas. Marcia has pursued basketmaking full time, part time, and as a hobby. She has learned many styles and techniques, but her favorite style is rib-style construction. Over time she has gravitated toward more natural-looking materials, including local vines and plants. She signs and dates each basket, and makes her own walnut-hull dye for finishing many of them. Incorporating antlers into her work has become her current focus. Because each antler is unique, the challenge is finding a pleasing way to display it within the context of the basket. Using the antler as an integral part without covering its natural beauty is the fulfilling result. Bent Tree Baskets 27619 E. 340th Street Bethany, MO 64424 660-425-2131 FAX: 240-331-6264 jnwhitt@grm.net www.thebenttree.com/baskets Home \| Artisans \| Membership \| News \| Contact \| Featured Craftsman \| Mission \| Links \| Members Only		Antler Wall Basket Antler Table Basket Equisetum Baskets - made with locally gathered equisetum (horse tail).
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