An exhibit to celebrate our local holiday: 
The Fishing Opener! The First Stage Gallery Exhibiting artists include: Brenda Suihkonen, Casey Newberg, Cathryn Peters, Charlene Luoma, Cheryl Gillis, Chris Koivisto, Daryn Lowman, Debra Gunderson, Ellen Pickering, Gayle Streier, Heidi Niska, Karen Lamppa, Kate Whittaker,Larry Rasen, Larry Rude, Ruth Koski, Steven Pellinen, Wanda Parks, Members of the SoHo Arts Center
The exhibit will also include antique outboard motors and more! Lyric Center for the Arts
The First Stage gallery and performance venue P.O. Box 416 Virginia, MN 55792 218-741-5577 |
Entries from April 19th, 2009
“Open Water” Exhibition
April 19th, 2009 · Comments Off · What's New
WICKER WEDNESDAY WISDOM!
April 15th, 2009 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog
Here’s a bit about the wicker furniture industry that I bet you didn’t know…
That the wicker furniture industry actually began right here in the United States in the 1840s!
Although wicker furniture had been made throughout the ages and was even found inside the pyramids, Boston grocer Cyrus Wakefield was the first to actually begin the industry of wicker furniture manufacturing.
He devised a method of making wicker furniture from bunches of rattan reed that were used as dunnage to protect cargo on sailing ships. This pliable material was being discarded and thrown overboard after serving its purpose of protecting cargo.
The enterprising man bought the rattan, began making woven furniture out of it and started the business that later became the Wakefield Rattan Company, the first, largest and best known wicker furniture company in the industry!
New Feature — WICKER WEDNESDAY WISDOM!
April 15th, 2009 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog
I’m beginning a new feature here on Wednesdays called, “WICKER WEDNESDAY WISDOM!” which will feature either a wicker hint, tip, technique or some other tantalizing tidbit about wicker in general.
Since almost everyone lumps together the terms, wicker furniture, chair caning and other types of seatweaving and basketry all “wicker,” this new weekly wicker segment might be about any of the three; wicker furniture, seatweaving or basketweaving.
The next post will launch the official “WICKER WEDNESDAY WISDOM!” here on Weavin’ Wicker Woman’s Blog! Stay tuned!
The SeatWeavers' Guild — 2009 2nd Annual Gathering
April 12th, 2009 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog
Stay tuned for new developments regarding the 2nd Annual Gathering of The SeatWeavers’ Guild on July 31-August 2, 2009.
“Adventures in Advanced Caning Patterns” is the chosen name for this year’s gathering/workshop/meeting. We’ll be sharing advanced chair caning techniques, hints & tips, tools and other things to make your weaving experience a pleasurable and successful one!
We will again be at Robbins Crossing, a recreation 1880s village near Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, where the guild was formed in 2007. Perfect fit for our antique craft of chair seat weaving. 
Updates to the official website are coming, complete with the membership application and registration form for the gathering.
Keep your eyes peeled! Visit the one true website for our guild with substance at http://www.SeatWeaversGuild.org
The SeatWeavers’ Guild President, Cathryn Peters
Privacy Policy Additions
April 9th, 2009 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog
I had my Privacy Policy posted at the bottom of my blog, but just learned a better way to do it from Russell at makeblogpopular.blogspot.com Check it out for some good information!
