LIME TREE BASKETS LLC
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

The real eye opener was high school art class. Though sewing stayed an integral part of my life, the art class rooms exposed me to pottery, jewelry, rug hooking, and so much more. If I wanted to try something, Mr. Curtis found a way. All of this taught me that there are lots of wonderful ways to express yourself through art, and of the importance of good teachers to act as guides. In the early 90’s, I joined a group of basket-making friends. That experience of learning and creating with others was an epiphany, one that has taken over my life for last 25 years. For all of history, the art and craft of basket making has been passed down from generation to generation, in small groups and one-on-one instruction. I am honored to be part of this tradition, and look forward to sharing the art with you! About Lime Tree Baskets When I moved to Florida, I opened a business dedicated to the craft of basket making. As a weaver for more than 25 years and teacher for most of that time, I love sharing this very practical and beautiful art with others. There's nothing like watching a first-time student realize that they can weave! In 1993, I first began teaching splint woven basketry in my hometown of Davenport IA. My teaching sessions and experience includes: The name Lime Tree Baskets celebrates my Florida home, and a fresh new chapter in my life. I count myself fortunate to be able to pursue the art of weaving full-time, both as a creator and especially as a teacher. See the Calendar to find where and when I’ll be teaching, or contact me to set up a class. Lime Tree Baskets Welcome to the online home of Lime Tree Baskets, where you can find classes, book a home basket party, buy patterns, see new baskets I'm working on, and find my ETSY store. Lime Tree Baskets embraces my philosophy that the things we use everyday should be a pleasure to see and use. Baskets can range from high art to simple functionality. And while I've made art baskets for fun, I'll confess my real love is for the functional. I love using color in my baskets, but even more, the visual textures of differing basket weaves is a joy to behold. Follow Lime Tree baskets on Facebook.