NCBA Members In The News and On Exhibition

South Carolina Palmetto Hands Traveling Exhibition
features Pati English

The South Carolina Palmetto Hands Exhibition is an exclusive show featuring eleven pieces of exceptional quality work, fine crafted by artisans throughout the state.

Pati's original design "Rectangle Sampler Carryall" included in this exhibition. This basket was also taught by Pati at NCBA 2008 Convention, "My Baskets and Me"!

Pati has also been busy preparing for an interview with SC-ETV and Clemson University, for the S.C. Heritage Corridor Trail of Artists, to be aired around Thanksgiving.

Congratulations, Pati!

Ginger Sermons Takes Gold Medals in Senior Olympics

Ginger Sermons recently won two gold medals in the Heritage Arts Division of Senior Olympics.

Taking first place in the basketmaking division was "Cherokee Jubilee," a design by Tika Tucker. Also receiving first place, but in the weaving division, was the impressive wax linen "Ocarina." An ocarina is a pottery, flute-like musical instrument. Ginger interpreted the colors and designs on her ocarina in her own, original wax linen piece with the same title! Wow. Very original, Ginger!

They now qualify for State Finals in Raleigh Sept 22-28.

Congratulations, Ginger!

NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT GALLERY C:
‘SUMMER SELECTIONS’
A Colorful Exhibition of New Works by
Pamela Zimmerman, Woodie Long, and Robert Ruckman
July 25 – September 2, 2008

This exhibit features 15 pieces in the series "Catching the Moon," which has previously won awards at NCBA's annual convention exhibition, in addition to a cross-section of Pamela's other multi-fiber work.

The official press release reads: " North Carolina basket-maker, Pamela Zimmerman, creates unique, one-of-a-kind sculptural baskets from many materials including pine needles, grasses, rope, small fibers and gourds. Her baskets range dramatically in style and size including featured wall hangings. The range of natural elements and techniques Pamela brings to basket making is exceptional and she has been a recipient of both state and national awards.

Painter Woodie Long, is well recognized for his rich, brightly colored compositions of people and animals. Woodie’s paintings have appeared on many book and magazine covers and included in major public and private collections throughout the US. Robert Ruckman wields an exotically unrestrained palette with bold colors. His paintings lend themselves to a flow of color and free expression with an abstract, psychedelic component." Gallery C, 3532 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, 919-828-3165

Welcome to the Lakelands Guild from Chappells, SC, who are now an official affiliated NCBA guild!

They meet every 3rd Thursday of the month (except December) at the Chappells communiity center in Chappells, SC. They do substitute some Saturdays for the Thursday meeting so there is more time to weave. Lakelands Guild had their first workshop in April and will have additional workshops in August.

For more information, contact their President, Jane Wilson. Other officers include: Vice-President - Billie Elsley, Secretary - Sandy Mabus, Treasurer - Myrtle Longshore, Newsletter - Peggy McCarson, Historian - Elaine Harmon, Membership - Cheryl Longshore, Member-at-large - Dolores von Rosen, and Librarian - Claudette Lester.

NCBA Members in Exhibition

The NCBA-affiliate guild Charlotte's Web has a "Spring Basket Display" in the Charlotte Douglas Airport. The large, well-lit case is located in the main food court, near the Business Center, under the red staircase behind the bar with the big airplane mobile. It's worth hunting for! Stop by and take a look!

Congratulations to the 2007 North Carolina State Fair award recipients.
Carol Carter 1st Professional - Woven Items 2nd Professional Splint Basket 3rd Professional Rib Basket	Lu Howard 2nd Professional Splint or Reed Basket 1st Professional Natural Wood Basket 1st Professional Non Basket item 1st Professional Miniature Basket
Lynn Hoyt 1st Professional Gourd Bowl 2nd Professional Gourd Basket 3rd Professional Waxed Linen 3rd Professional Pine Needle Basket	Barbara McGeachy 1st Professional Rib Basket 1st Professional Splint or Reed Basket 2nd Professional Natural Wood Basket 2nd Professional Round Reed 2nd Professional Gourd Bowl

Bill Newman 1st Professional Pine Needle Basket	Jackie Quirk 1st Professional Splint or Reed Basket 1st Professional Round Reed Basket
Patricia Stewart 1st Non-professional Natural Wood Baskets If any of these items is in error, or if anyone's award has not been included here, please contact Cathy Schneider, web reporter. Also, if you received an award from the Mountain State Fair or from a County Fair, please let us know so that we can point with pride at your achievements too.	Pamela Zimmerman 1st Professional Waxed Linen Basket 1st Professional Gourd Basket 2nd Professional Threaded Mini 2nd Professional Rib Basket 3rd Professional Natural Wood Basket

Farewell to Mary

Mary wrote: "This is my last hurrah as your NCBA website reporter. I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into when I volunteered to take over website responsibilities from Anette Meier way back when and boy, did I learn a lot—talk about your basic trial and error! But I never achieved a level of competence anywhere near that of Pamela Zimmerman, who so kindly offered to relieve me of the technical stuff a couple of years later. Pamela and I enjoyed a fine working relationship, quite totally understanding each other, despite the fact that we seldom spoke either on the phone or face to face. She is a super talented woman whose accomplishments are on their way to becoming legendary, and I appreciate and envy her strong commitment to her art and to NCBA.
My departure makes way for the fresh talent and enthusiasm of Cathy Schneider , (at right) a member of NCBA and Dream Weavers of Matthews, NC. I am so pleased that she is willing—happy even—to take on the job of web reporter and I know that she will tackle her responsibilities with gusto.
My thanks for this opportunity and my best wishes to all of you,

Mary Zeh Kuhr"

If you have ever been to NCBA convention, you will know that Mary seems to know everyone, and is a joy to be with. Her viviacious personality and quick wit has been evident in her reporting, especially in her narration of convention photos (see years 2004-2006, still on this site) She has an unerring editors' eye, snapping the greatest photos, and knowing how to turn seemingly plain fare into news. Mary has been the heart and soul of this website. She will be sorely missed...but we do understand, there is life after baskets. Come back and see us sometime!

Special Projects, Community Awareness, and Other Weaving Opportunities
A new feature has been added to The Reeders' Report and the NCBA website. This is an opportunity for affiliated guilds, individual guild members, and other NCBA members to get some publicity for upcoming special projects, community awareness through basketry, charity projects, workshops or one-time classes. Sorry, we cannot simply list the availability of a teacher; it must be a specific scheduled class. Remember to include date, times, venue and cost, if applicable. Don't worry about writing and editing; that's our job. And don't forget to send a report (and photos -- we LOVE photos -- just identify the people in them) of those workshops, awards, classes, holiday parties, etc. after they are over. We reserve the right to make the final determination as to published content. While the website has no deadlines and you can submit information at any time, The Reeders' Report does. They are:
October 1 for November issue (better hurry so you don't miss this one);
January 1 for the February issue;
April 1 for the May issue; and
July 1 for the August issue.
Send your information by e-mail to:
Alma Lambert and Pamela Zimmerman If you have any questions about what to post or ANYTHING else, please contact us. We look forward to hearing about and passing along the interesting activities of your guild and its members.

Pati English reports that the biennial weaving event sponsored by the Upper South Carolina Basket Guild was a roaring success. Weave-In 2006 was attended by 80 participants, many of them NCBA members, 26 instructors, and 8 vendors. This is a big undertaking for South Carolina's one and only guild, so members already are making plans for the 2008 gathering." In the photo at left, Pam Feix weaves at Upper SC Weave-In 2006.

June 2006
We extend a hearty welcome to the Dream Weavers of Matthews, a newly formed NCBA-affiliated guild.

The guild meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Matthews Help Center from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

For more information, contact President Stephanie Bogust or NCBA Liaison Cathy Schneider. Other officers include: Linda Salfia, Vice president; Dona Deyton, Secretary; Lorna Jacobs, Treasurer; and Alice West, Advisor.

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If you have photos of weaving evens, or other news of interest to NCBA members, please send it to:
Cathy Schneider, web reporter; or Pamela Zimmerman, webmaster. Please include as complete information as possible, including names of individuals shown in photos! If you have no means of digitizing your pictures, send to Pamela at the address in the member's roster. Please send SASE if you would like the photos returned!

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