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Monday, November 15, 2010

Basket weaver will address Payson Art League

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Bob Gleason will be presenting at the Payson Art Leagues November 16th monthly meeting. Gleason is a member of Basket Artisans of Arizona (BAA) group, the Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild and newest member of Down the Street Art Gallery. His baskets are a favorite for collectors as well as functional items for the home. Gleason has taught 2 local workshops. His easy going nature and friendly style adjusts well to varied student abilities.

Gleason states: “When I discovered weaving….or rather weaving found me….it began an expansive path of meditation and creativity. When I weave, the day’s problems, stresses and drama all disappear and the reed demands my here-and-now attention. I’m challenged, relaxed and freed.”

A few considerations Gleason uses for weaving:
Use of colors has no limits
Any “mistake” repeated more than three times is then called a “pattern”
Left-handed weavers (yes I’m left-handed) are better off designing their own baskets – its tough trying to read the right-handed basket patterns
Every basket is unique….just like us
Everything is temporary
Nothing is perfect….so relax
When all else fails, weave a basket…….Bob Gleason

http://www.bobsbasketcase.intuitwebsites.com/

Payson Art League meeting at Rim Country Health & Retirement Community, 807 W. Longhorn Road,. Social time and show & share session at 6 p.m.. Presentation at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

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