Shows & Demonstrations 2013

Many Shades of Grey

Basket Demonstrations by VSBW members weekly on Tuesday at Spanish Point, Osprey, FL Noon - 2:45 PM
Fabulous Art Boutique, Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota  Feb 17. 2013   11-3:00PM
Basket Exhibit , FOB Beads, Sarasota, FL  March 1-26, 2013    12-3:00 PM
Wild Child Gallery Demonstrations:  March 22 & 23 , March 29 & 30      10-4:30 PM

Stormbound Sunset

This basket of Muhly Grass is set on a stone called Bloodstone.  The deep greens are contrasted with the deep burnt orange with a touch of gold.  I have several of these stones and am amazed at the variations of color in each of them.  I had a difficult time naming this one, but settled on a vision of a storm coming over water at sunset.  There is a clear section in the base that allows light to pass through, very unusual for a solid colored stone.  The large pendants on the sides are also unusual.  They are called Dragon's Blood Jasper.  The stones are various shades of green with a lightning bolt of deep red.  The Jade beads add some interest to the bottom. You can view this basket and two other this month of February at the Cape Coral Art Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral, Florida. The "Simply the Best" show sponsored by the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild contains many fine pieces of art from glass, wood, fiber, and stone.

Approximate Size: 10 x 9 x 3 in
Price:   $400