tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12663269430292339932024-03-12T17:22:31.629-07:00The Bent Tree GalleryVisit our homepage on the web at:<br>
<a href="http://www.thebenttree.com">www.TheBentTree.com</a><br>
And visit our new showroom at our farm near Bethany, Missouri. Our address is 27619 E 340th St, Bethany. 660-425-2131 or 917-573-0471 Please call ahead to be sure we are open.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-4510020301502240342011-12-07T09:07:00.000-08:002014-11-24T12:33:23.226-08:00Rustic Willow Chair Classes in ClarksvilleJohn <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Whitt</span> has been teaching rustic chair classes in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Clarksville</span> since 2007. With his 30 years building willow furniture and his degree in education, it just seemed right to him to begin sharing his knowledge and skill with others.<br />
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The classes are generally held on the weekends. The Saturday-Sunday class begins at 9 a.m. both days. Class is over Saturday at 5 and Sunday at completion of the chair--usually around 3-4 p.m. The charge for the class is $280.00. All materials are provided.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ykPK2j1XRYodh25rNTiqXib318DOJqLxG_IHEYq-8NyEDXvHT2XRaeHTNBKS0yfUmH_qQqY2X2uYki5Zj0jveUGatWgvO9YzMrMlZlsU6CLg35gzk7kw8bzzq0laiNS5nD9Fxvdvql0/s1600/2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ykPK2j1XRYodh25rNTiqXib318DOJqLxG_IHEYq-8NyEDXvHT2XRaeHTNBKS0yfUmH_qQqY2X2uYki5Zj0jveUGatWgvO9YzMrMlZlsU6CLg35gzk7kw8bzzq0laiNS5nD9Fxvdvql0/s400/2.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683439152274825186" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 309px;" /></a>These girls came to one of John's earliest classes. They each made their own chair, but they helped each other, too.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OQPQ4DNHJlU8c1p0fNnrr9ZOu-ElYZi9hawF4-6LhrP3Yq7EakrDk8jknXT4HelHnCVTMCRqYF9_6e_5UjbWsE-yG_yO4lWhlPhwh2GKFah53UkrZNVqrElfHNcXr-WodtEk5HAv964/s1600/3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OQPQ4DNHJlU8c1p0fNnrr9ZOu-ElYZi9hawF4-6LhrP3Yq7EakrDk8jknXT4HelHnCVTMCRqYF9_6e_5UjbWsE-yG_yO4lWhlPhwh2GKFah53UkrZNVqrElfHNcXr-WodtEk5HAv964/s400/3.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683439023237886754" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 244px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The classes take place right in downtown <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Clarksville</span> in a charming little courtyard on Main Street. Class size is 2-3 students. The small size classes insures everyone gets lots of attention.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRE148bzXibkkmiSLA6oGV0RE0teKTxLhLsOILYH3kMdQ05iRpcSV2kvg1MlhuQmfBgLHDXHVCY6FCLdibXzyj9Otzzu1VCvRZjD0VMiOf4jyhvg_0r0qM_ZFhKkpA3ifkYlfjg7qYGg/s1600/5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRE148bzXibkkmiSLA6oGV0RE0teKTxLhLsOILYH3kMdQ05iRpcSV2kvg1MlhuQmfBgLHDXHVCY6FCLdibXzyj9Otzzu1VCvRZjD0VMiOf4jyhvg_0r0qM_ZFhKkpA3ifkYlfjg7qYGg/s400/5.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683438657548028690" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>John is always available to consult and advise!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gEFRXUlzW6LSvu2ohI6UI9hA19D9i0XaAp9LJ-tR_lY56G9EzdhlrOwNPGa2i-if-RevtjZUvF__Q3joxccnIT_LNA3cVsHuB8tXcVCNXaduTe7ZoYMIAfuOkNm8pSSJJrxNnJE7eTY/s1600/9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gEFRXUlzW6LSvu2ohI6UI9hA19D9i0XaAp9LJ-tR_lY56G9EzdhlrOwNPGa2i-if-RevtjZUvF__Q3joxccnIT_LNA3cVsHuB8tXcVCNXaduTe7ZoYMIAfuOkNm8pSSJJrxNnJE7eTY/s400/9.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683437503345446018" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>These Columbia sisters came prepared! They even brought their own tent for shelter (which proved to be a pretty good idea--it was hot this particular weekend).</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23i6YLfMj89jnrvcU6RHsJ6RzaQ2XcQ-PEqNwtXJq2DICxzk-exJz44ntIFKIT7LwndIXuyuAkEIT2DYd_7eIEfIhSn2k1-4AOTABCnoqRNAtBL6DwxvfRfl73foNtbv61_bkc5KXPBw/s1600/10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23i6YLfMj89jnrvcU6RHsJ6RzaQ2XcQ-PEqNwtXJq2DICxzk-exJz44ntIFKIT7LwndIXuyuAkEIT2DYd_7eIEfIhSn2k1-4AOTABCnoqRNAtBL6DwxvfRfl73foNtbv61_bkc5KXPBw/s400/10.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683436646466782418" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>This chair is almost finished....</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-x83EaXBiY5tjeHsRisTPRaM6FKffSVKjhiUDhB0Mtf74sKMjUGMY7GV0u1Uk955CEjqW4m-HKDtmqlsrj0y0XaWowp5jw1gTB8YZMfeXutksaH7h8jk-mH90Z81UjLIlhjNWTGK-vFc/s1600/12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-x83EaXBiY5tjeHsRisTPRaM6FKffSVKjhiUDhB0Mtf74sKMjUGMY7GV0u1Uk955CEjqW4m-HKDtmqlsrj0y0XaWowp5jw1gTB8YZMfeXutksaH7h8jk-mH90Z81UjLIlhjNWTGK-vFc/s400/12.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683435442170540594" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>The class always ends with a 'Champagne Moment' (or sometimes 'Sparkling Grape Juice Moment').</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfAJ5oVx3bhp1PtR-dkbAeTewoKw_RqqFFO_P87qeeBFxSWQaBznLt5UzbSKWtKeyCUSWnoAl3qP6wN_FHthq0G-7gG_COT4GncFaQTQJt_fQNgnI6DA59yUyyOusBYDp3RwzFg-L5fw/s1600/13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfAJ5oVx3bhp1PtR-dkbAeTewoKw_RqqFFO_P87qeeBFxSWQaBznLt5UzbSKWtKeyCUSWnoAl3qP6wN_FHthq0G-7gG_COT4GncFaQTQJt_fQNgnI6DA59yUyyOusBYDp3RwzFg-L5fw/s400/13.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683434865599561154" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>That first time you sit in your very own chair you made with your own two hands is a moment to savor!</div>
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DETAILS: If you have 2 or 3 in your group (2-3 chairs to be made), you can arrange your own class by calling the Gallery at 573-242-3200. Classes are available most weekends from April through October. You may choose any weekend that works for you, as long as it is not already booked. If you are by yourself, you will be put on a list for match-up and we will call you when there is an available spot. A 50% deposit is required at time of scheduling.</div>
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Materials to bring: cordless drill, small hammer (12-14 oz.), utility knife, tape measure, small anvil pruners (not loppers), small hand saw, marking pencil or pen, sunscreen. (Do not buy any of these items; we have extras we are happy to share.) Be sure to bring/wear appropriate clothing as this is an outdoor class. Restaurants are within walking distance, or bring your lunch and relax in Riverfront Park on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. </div>
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We provide plenty of water and coffee. Places to stay are available within a few blocks. Check the city website for lodging info: www.clarksvillemo.us . </div>
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Whether you take a class or just want to enjoy a beautiful day away from home, please visit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Clarksville</span>, a charming little town with history, art, nature, and fun for all!</div>
Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-42660465894732815972011-12-04T13:52:00.000-08:002011-12-04T15:12:00.942-08:00What has John been up to in the Bent Tree workshop?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPlYMHup8g0xIK6NN6nSRRQUamZXeoopSv92Mx1f2ryu0chfX1noBxGOtCyOsrjMuURyGqDgQ0RHvuLPEznNh0ULcgaNrtSCU5inz4DKTr4Fq0PvYrTAH3Bw0Gd9Pu9sxo2-qUOuwcKw/s1600/jw+orbs+far.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682410999133770706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPlYMHup8g0xIK6NN6nSRRQUamZXeoopSv92Mx1f2ryu0chfX1noBxGOtCyOsrjMuURyGqDgQ0RHvuLPEznNh0ULcgaNrtSCU5inz4DKTr4Fq0PvYrTAH3Bw0Gd9Pu9sxo2-qUOuwcKw/s400/jw+orbs+far.JPG" /></a> Welcome to John's workshop, where he is creating willow orbs. Here are several in various states of completion. See some completed orbs below....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXPwskHAi8zde7pj3qRcQIpKvyiJ3io-WLrE_SlI8UbesO47aYH7Ghyly272YnbEr85b3a-ex5VdTmUDyunGTxqWLzEdi0_W5g3yVuMlJewtuTo_Z4mrOGMOQ_nvXTLy1d7NvXbaBjio/s1600/WHITT_J_Rustic+Orbs.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682410102785738402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXPwskHAi8zde7pj3qRcQIpKvyiJ3io-WLrE_SlI8UbesO47aYH7Ghyly272YnbEr85b3a-ex5VdTmUDyunGTxqWLzEdi0_W5g3yVuMlJewtuTo_Z4mrOGMOQ_nvXTLy1d7NvXbaBjio/s400/WHITT_J_Rustic+Orbs.jpg.jpg" /></a> Willow Moons or Rustic Orbs--we call them by both names. They come with or without a stand, and measure from 4" to 9" diameter. They are great conversation pieces, and everyone loves to touch them. I think it's because they are soooo smooth and so...round!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVk7VttaswYMCPclTx9ek03E-8hjqvQWmOwY7tni1kFYoboyVVycLeoxVUBkXYVJbz8TBuUJe4Vcrwy6ihKda7UzgWmmfprf8XLxMn1tjDzk8p3wymeBLNSYrhg2zEDPXrvXxFQc7DA4A/s1600/SANY3752.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682408357337375538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVk7VttaswYMCPclTx9ek03E-8hjqvQWmOwY7tni1kFYoboyVVycLeoxVUBkXYVJbz8TBuUJe4Vcrwy6ihKda7UzgWmmfprf8XLxMn1tjDzk8p3wymeBLNSYrhg2zEDPXrvXxFQc7DA4A/s400/SANY3752.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div>This table we dubbed "The Manhattan Table", as it looks like it would fit right in to a New York City condo. This one is at home in St. Louis.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PqvOKRZBhuUrNikaJ9Z4ANnvWemYP6xdg6P8EnJur1nH7V4OQFxj64LTm2QGMLEr9kwj06jg2k4gEA7sq7fKPsYDvR9spmzpdFN-wVVhakTkiks_5NpAh0rCRgu06VX7FAv-gQwPos0/s1600/Furniture027-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682401035660299922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PqvOKRZBhuUrNikaJ9Z4ANnvWemYP6xdg6P8EnJur1nH7V4OQFxj64LTm2QGMLEr9kwj06jg2k4gEA7sq7fKPsYDvR9spmzpdFN-wVVhakTkiks_5NpAh0rCRgu06VX7FAv-gQwPos0/s400/Furniture027-1.JPG" /></a>Taos-style chairs with willow slat seats and backs.<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwYKlmVFgmBYLqGMu3Os_stoHx4SvOEVDvdJn32YytiKoRQ0TyiqLAIKPGX7OaqUdbZUU8X5Hou-AVPVSHOI8c__7o7tWbfnUuDdypfVc_mLMxHd0xtMQzPwqVqDPi99wRDs3hkpn0tA/s1600/091904d-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 329px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682400402669291826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwYKlmVFgmBYLqGMu3Os_stoHx4SvOEVDvdJn32YytiKoRQ0TyiqLAIKPGX7OaqUdbZUU8X5Hou-AVPVSHOI8c__7o7tWbfnUuDdypfVc_mLMxHd0xtMQzPwqVqDPi99wRDs3hkpn0tA/s400/091904d-1.JPG" /></a>Oblong dining table and eight Taos-style chairs. Table has a pine top, and chairs have sculpted-pine seats. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3beMkOwAW1E-GQDrlKZJmP28-iMoq7V0uLfpeylmXM-rTgHtUYAbJ1NcI8UKDLMKhT7h5kUgroBA6x5MWAK59KolvI1oR_oStIEVQJ5VL4xKNQKkMgt5bGbClMzABtaeT4Pm1TBE4bY/s1600/Mehlhaff+dining+table+0810.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682396999433305730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3beMkOwAW1E-GQDrlKZJmP28-iMoq7V0uLfpeylmXM-rTgHtUYAbJ1NcI8UKDLMKhT7h5kUgroBA6x5MWAK59KolvI1oR_oStIEVQJ5VL4xKNQKkMgt5bGbClMzABtaeT4Pm1TBE4bY/s400/Mehlhaff+dining+table+0810.JPG" /></a>This 'root-base' dining table with antique barnwood top is now at home in California, surrounded by the family's own upholstered chairs. What a beautiful setting! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91z7ASR046Kg0gm8iTh872h9yl7i8fobx8mWKjtqj6FWI3P7UKEKq37KgTt9536NRPWrDpKmD3l7gZ26LERAqXLgjbUVZSeTBWfcZeJEI4-Xc3WkJdKosuqbZtToXSoA5Lo-sHRQ3xzA/s1600/18d745e3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 389px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682395486851342050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91z7ASR046Kg0gm8iTh872h9yl7i8fobx8mWKjtqj6FWI3P7UKEKq37KgTt9536NRPWrDpKmD3l7gZ26LERAqXLgjbUVZSeTBWfcZeJEI4-Xc3WkJdKosuqbZtToXSoA5Lo-sHRQ3xzA/s400/18d745e3.jpg" /></a> The 'Freestyle' Bed, so named because every bed is different, depending on the way the willow pieces were formed in nature.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CQTFojzbXlpl2imxDq7-9wFsUG2_jXTooqcI0zYPzqAITwqikpF2Z2rqoRaZJrnXHddHaW3DUEVmN_I5cSNxtHEImn0abO7s2q6f1PxzhY5nImlog5-GQzX85jL4B8DigDzjnq9C5rk/s1600/3-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682394821438276290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CQTFojzbXlpl2imxDq7-9wFsUG2_jXTooqcI0zYPzqAITwqikpF2Z2rqoRaZJrnXHddHaW3DUEVmN_I5cSNxtHEImn0abO7s2q6f1PxzhY5nImlog5-GQzX85jL4B8DigDzjnq9C5rk/s400/3-1.jpg" /></a> This interesting-shaped console table has been quite popular. This one has a pine top and lower willow shelf. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, you made it to the end of the The Bent Tree Gallery blog for today. Please check back again; John has a lot more to show you! And please stop by Marcia's online store when you get a chance; it's at <a href="http://www.thebenttreegallery.etsy.com/">www.thebenttreegallery.etsy.com</a>. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-74638024298229309582010-07-25T13:28:00.000-07:002010-07-25T13:41:31.273-07:00Mississippi River Driftwood Baskets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Z9n9CnlrMrtxlBwgD-oX6ITa36iJvkWnr9_598F-2xDSVUXABjwGaXZ5SGTkvU4NXNdVyuEtpaqoKTB94vn1gSzJM776e1cI66ceiCZGYnMP_XXtK7VkCzzn6B43tp3Z73-kCgsIc-Q/s1600/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+005r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497943467460023954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Z9n9CnlrMrtxlBwgD-oX6ITa36iJvkWnr9_598F-2xDSVUXABjwGaXZ5SGTkvU4NXNdVyuEtpaqoKTB94vn1gSzJM776e1cI66ceiCZGYnMP_XXtK7VkCzzn6B43tp3Z73-kCgsIc-Q/s320/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+005r.jpg" /></a>Since we live and work near the Mississippi River, we love to sing its praises. Not only does this wonderful river give us fish, transportation, and recreation, it gives us little things...its beauty in a sunrise, a shore along which to stroll, and occasionally, a wonderful sculpted piece of driftwood.<br /><br />The wall baskets I created the past two weeks gave me such satisfaction! The handles are all gifts of the river. Sometimes I try to alter a piece to make it shorter, or trim off something that doesn't look quite right to me. Then I realize just how much better the river does at smoothing and sculpting the wood! <a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.160817037.jpg" target="_blank" sizset="0" sizcache="72"></a>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-1806662708472849192010-07-25T13:24:00.000-07:002010-07-25T13:27:40.266-07:00The baby of the family....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicb6nTt0V5l54TuycC6eeQracBMFaoMP5cOmIEhd3F5LI4TMmm-Av2-s2ECgXuT4ACznNhlf3JBv7WZ12FpeBvEQDRkniw0Q3oxc6y_jdhjdGGGQ1LhrFkQ90RbRpZ1ORnrNA2lIVOpMk/s1600/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+004r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497942473760736082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicb6nTt0V5l54TuycC6eeQracBMFaoMP5cOmIEhd3F5LI4TMmm-Av2-s2ECgXuT4ACznNhlf3JBv7WZ12FpeBvEQDRkniw0Q3oxc6y_jdhjdGGGQ1LhrFkQ90RbRpZ1ORnrNA2lIVOpMk/s320/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+004r.jpg" /></a> This little guy is the smallest basket, at just 4 1/2" tall. Little baskets are tedious, but the result is often more satisfying than a larger piece.<br /><div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-90510425398483626462010-07-25T13:21:00.000-07:002010-07-25T13:24:04.668-07:00My personal favorite<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyp9b2lmKttGrt_G1P-yRX65RBins5sN7zdIUiGXCNFwE3TEmSf0wu4i1miBov03ewVUw7hZtn2b_oyFAFZ7DlQtCRa-2RBuRvNNHhggNYidXwSGBfwvbkEppWlHqQTXIbRYoqL3kclQk/s1600/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+003r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 318px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497941951250742594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyp9b2lmKttGrt_G1P-yRX65RBins5sN7zdIUiGXCNFwE3TEmSf0wu4i1miBov03ewVUw7hZtn2b_oyFAFZ7DlQtCRa-2RBuRvNNHhggNYidXwSGBfwvbkEppWlHqQTXIbRYoqL3kclQk/s320/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+003r.jpg" /></a> Don't you love how this handle undulates? I almost did a little dance when I found this piece!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-2375167061844816902010-07-25T13:14:00.000-07:002010-07-25T13:20:13.453-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU28HaqXKzKoPf8gkZzLDrsLmFW2drjADCtjE9G_y3NutRY_oz32DATf4f9-WdBvho-NXec04Puw6_UBP0uYyTCsOeNPCQfT-xkZLYt3lBvDdfrCin18qLsn1eRe91leW61So-xl8qKA8/s1600/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+001r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497940402820612850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU28HaqXKzKoPf8gkZzLDrsLmFW2drjADCtjE9G_y3NutRY_oz32DATf4f9-WdBvho-NXec04Puw6_UBP0uYyTCsOeNPCQfT-xkZLYt3lBvDdfrCin18qLsn1eRe91leW61So-xl8qKA8/s320/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+001r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The handle dictates the size and shape of the basket. Balance is important so the size of the handle tells me how big the basket should be. (I like the one with the "X" handle...the branches grafted together with the resulting amazing piece of driftwood, bark still intact.)</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-58117670392885578422010-07-25T13:02:00.000-07:002010-07-25T13:09:48.236-07:00Mississippi River Driftwood Wall Baskets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBSWOL8uk9oA6d9VzvI_aOTVfiB5_O1ulwMdQtxRR_4DHjKmH3899eiwdCFjnQERGQBWnio-eDBJlzLHH6-_BfyhUEzCTPPYnXA_Wu63W94aBhfPGY9jSZeTj545IFMdsWuCMpaJcFPw/s1600/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+002r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 116px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497937995301037362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBSWOL8uk9oA6d9VzvI_aOTVfiB5_O1ulwMdQtxRR_4DHjKmH3899eiwdCFjnQERGQBWnio-eDBJlzLHH6-_BfyhUEzCTPPYnXA_Wu63W94aBhfPGY9jSZeTj545IFMdsWuCMpaJcFPw/s320/Driftwood+Wall+Baskets+002r.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Driftwood inspires me!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-8338501944096412062010-07-25T12:50:00.001-07:002010-07-25T13:13:35.265-07:00The past two weeks I have been creating wall baskets using Mississippi River driftwood. The river flows just a block from The Bent Tree Gallery, our physical rustic showroom in Clarksville, Missouri, just north of St. Louis. All summer the river has threatened to flood, and has in fact been up well into our Riverfront Park. I have been gathering interesting driftwood as I walk my Grandogs, and found time recently to incorporate some of the interesting and quirky pieces into wall baskets. Now mounted and for sale on a wall of the gallery, here they are!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-40168509228627631232010-06-29T19:43:00.000-07:002010-06-29T19:55:55.823-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TRokndWPFDZlqkak2XfF25BAVhZwzgeX8I60lfkYy46RGBlGhBalndg4C3Wvwnt48Xtg4OlSBq6-PZpDThmXfxT64U-GrjsQnIyrFlRfEQl2szGRPwBReFMy4VxqkAriEhZszBdibG8/s1600/BTG+interior+by+Tony+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488392026537118162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TRokndWPFDZlqkak2XfF25BAVhZwzgeX8I60lfkYy46RGBlGhBalndg4C3Wvwnt48Xtg4OlSBq6-PZpDThmXfxT64U-GrjsQnIyrFlRfEQl2szGRPwBReFMy4VxqkAriEhZszBdibG8/s320/BTG+interior+by+Tony+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>1800 square feet of refined rustic comfort! If you are ever in our area, we would love to have you visit. We are located 43 miles north of I-70 on Hwy 79. This highway becomes The Great River Road at Clarksville, as it begins to travel along the Mississippi River going north. We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5, and on Sundays from noon-5. Other shops in our town include photography, windsor chairs, jewelry, glass, pottery, fine craft/art co-op gallery, up-cycled and vintage clothing, a native American drum painter, as well as antique shops and an antique mall. We have restaurants, a golf course, a winery, Mississippi River Lock and Dam #24, lots of historic homes, and various B&Bs. PLUS...all the charm that accompanies a small eclectic river town.</div><div> </div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-45780086213497432842010-06-29T19:39:00.000-07:002010-06-29T19:42:51.528-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyr-5Hgd-sUmnJ4WCJxeHl3n6wkC1JhnqYGXEJK3FPlGq8gaeovuGB1nQ3eHRtDbva7dhbH_3OBgtA-aUFzRUizwItinfPGBLHZCz4xDyFdwJlnhx7HArsfqpqwle6XaUrJgXWyExpv6c/s1600/Bent+Tree+Gallery+inside+by+Tony+2010.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488391296700571778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyr-5Hgd-sUmnJ4WCJxeHl3n6wkC1JhnqYGXEJK3FPlGq8gaeovuGB1nQ3eHRtDbva7dhbH_3OBgtA-aUFzRUizwItinfPGBLHZCz4xDyFdwJlnhx7HArsfqpqwle6XaUrJgXWyExpv6c/s320/Bent+Tree+Gallery+inside+by+Tony+2010.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Almost everyone who visits says this is an interesting place!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-47865036271410148962010-06-29T19:13:00.000-07:002010-06-29T19:21:09.316-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmWfnobZ0Q74ZXCOu4loM0xZDGX5HuN6NDJsHEbOCV-5KfpT0EiRhAwNVxT10-6_AiN_ikWpRjiJPyFu-xbTBldbBdLzPJ5FMLs_CnuB3YvDbP3FSlnHAPy_4y_Rt4vP3jptbIez-h1c/s1600/Bent+Tree+Gallery+N+side+by+Tony+2010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488384976720324834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmWfnobZ0Q74ZXCOu4loM0xZDGX5HuN6NDJsHEbOCV-5KfpT0EiRhAwNVxT10-6_AiN_ikWpRjiJPyFu-xbTBldbBdLzPJ5FMLs_CnuB3YvDbP3FSlnHAPy_4y_Rt4vP3jptbIez-h1c/s320/Bent+Tree+Gallery+N+side+by+Tony+2010.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Our gallery is a new building, but it looks old. That's because the carpenters built it using blueprints from the building which was built on this spot in 1906. Clarksville's business district is on the National Historic Register, and we are blessed to be part of this artsy little community.</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-44224016642354400862010-06-29T19:04:00.000-07:002010-06-29T19:12:43.336-07:00Our Brick-and-Mortar Gallery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuI5edUVM-7LEBDF_xLmenZIDEPySgsviPNVIxj3F_zLdG9PXWBPrdfNOuLJCeVxCnKJosYjjOJZDbjsCWkv8ES5ButNHiJRx1eTMHyPaSFLFAPOmudBmTHQCkfHHmAHAWz1L5TO7L78/s1600/Bent%2520Tree%2520017%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488383179932570354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuI5edUVM-7LEBDF_xLmenZIDEPySgsviPNVIxj3F_zLdG9PXWBPrdfNOuLJCeVxCnKJosYjjOJZDbjsCWkv8ES5ButNHiJRx1eTMHyPaSFLFAPOmudBmTHQCkfHHmAHAWz1L5TO7L78/s320/Bent%2520Tree%2520017%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a> Here is an image of part of The Bent Tree Gallery, our shop in Clarksville, Missouri. We carry rustic furniture and accents, baskets and fiber art, and one-of-a-kind leather handbags. All items are made by my husband, daughter, and me. We love what we do!<br /><div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-72796283195840774582010-06-28T08:32:00.000-07:002010-06-28T08:42:20.918-07:00Thank you, rustic chair students!Despite the extreme weather over the weekend (hot and humid, Sunday morning downpour), this class of students was a real blessing! Thank you for your great attitudes; it was a pleasure to work with all of you!<br /><br />Our classes are available year round; contact us at our gallery for a schedule or more information. Our number is 573-242-3200. We keep our classes small. This enables a better teacher-student ratio, and also makes it easier to arrange a class. <br /><br />Classes include chairs, loveseats (w/ chair prerequisite), basketmaking, felting, gourd embellishment, needlefelting, etc. In fact, if we can do it with skill, we are willing to teach it.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-84969317847427931242010-06-28T08:01:00.000-07:002010-06-28T08:22:03.538-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNQiilnJGvompltk7stCXLSkH20IUneIfygxU6iWCNb4YgQ0dvErEElfIPQIuOfiKSGWteXVfDf4fug1Ix25PsOqpaIN-ofr2yWmj5OgIPu4Afy0cI7tT4fSr1Y0ToV3FRvb1zFGWjz4/s1600/062710+chair+class+Maria.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487840013049419426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNQiilnJGvompltk7stCXLSkH20IUneIfygxU6iWCNb4YgQ0dvErEElfIPQIuOfiKSGWteXVfDf4fug1Ix25PsOqpaIN-ofr2yWmj5OgIPu4Afy0cI7tT4fSr1Y0ToV3FRvb1zFGWjz4/s320/062710+chair+class+Maria.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Maria, your chair looks so comfortable!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-30742971456966342702010-06-27T15:25:00.000-07:002010-06-27T15:27:15.325-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0m63MDjoiPg-IFNVRa5yweOmb5r90HVjC2JLBK6hmyVbv1142_iaGVMdcorrZlK_hmAqFMe4v97YRQNNU9NJQbOtRxEhAJ43q4Qb5k2HmBgGimb2M8ML3750D0d49blx3MYmpg-pjxnU/s1600/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+Ahhhh+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487583402456185042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0m63MDjoiPg-IFNVRa5yweOmb5r90HVjC2JLBK6hmyVbv1142_iaGVMdcorrZlK_hmAqFMe4v97YRQNNU9NJQbOtRxEhAJ43q4Qb5k2HmBgGimb2M8ML3750D0d49blx3MYmpg-pjxnU/s320/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+Ahhhh+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Katheryn and Susan's "ahhhhhh" moment!</div><div> </div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-21739241514666845952010-06-27T15:01:00.000-07:002010-06-27T15:25:08.092-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh7Q_gf1lnstLMbj76v3H9RjGBw9AXOFVmS-R6wGcepzCs0y3P8ZAPxbvFV6GO6Rw62WfyYv9wLwrYQZSlmryeYYg_7YeyLFxIg5C5hRh1uS40qSo2WQrKxA4d_jPo_avHEQ3vGsb78g/s1600/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487577904675495858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh7Q_gf1lnstLMbj76v3H9RjGBw9AXOFVmS-R6wGcepzCs0y3P8ZAPxbvFV6GO6Rw62WfyYv9wLwrYQZSlmryeYYg_7YeyLFxIg5C5hRh1uS40qSo2WQrKxA4d_jPo_avHEQ3vGsb78g/s320/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+004.jpg" /></a> A toast to a job well done!!!!<br /><div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-75718830529253520682010-06-27T13:11:00.000-07:002010-06-27T13:15:28.073-07:00Champagne moment for Lindell and Sheryl. Great job!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk41NWQ6iJSPIvaR2KNgMOVvBnFLgazM37aI1FKs3eg2AEcaf51gs5cVilsJgTAJ3F5t_K5UxnfTAcMEXM7usmWPw5_R2SZAxnkEKJkI_8XfH90-NFO9hZsEAcOzMBd08iPRiAkYdbyck/s1600/062710+chair+class+L%26S+w+champaign.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 222px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487549285104134450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk41NWQ6iJSPIvaR2KNgMOVvBnFLgazM37aI1FKs3eg2AEcaf51gs5cVilsJgTAJ3F5t_K5UxnfTAcMEXM7usmWPw5_R2SZAxnkEKJkI_8XfH90-NFO9hZsEAcOzMBd08iPRiAkYdbyck/s320/062710+chair+class+L%26S+w+champaign.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-43753177689379759872010-06-27T12:55:00.000-07:002010-06-27T13:11:42.499-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3HPwroI-vF-oTegI2od9t7BIA0xCrz8G5aqTxxlXHeEMmc5BDUv9wIHc0xBOtfdFgM25sVMDEuVGlkvBocCc5Vw-jW-JMR5Ht89uEWbw9_XOdumPTmT-UUaFi1VpBRQUziUQr4nVQmo/s1600/062710+chair+class+Lindell+trims+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487548488670369602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3HPwroI-vF-oTegI2od9t7BIA0xCrz8G5aqTxxlXHeEMmc5BDUv9wIHc0xBOtfdFgM25sVMDEuVGlkvBocCc5Vw-jW-JMR5Ht89uEWbw9_XOdumPTmT-UUaFi1VpBRQUziUQr4nVQmo/s320/062710+chair+class+Lindell+trims+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Last step: Lindell gives his chair a 'haircut'.</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-84791894628356550492010-06-27T12:28:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:41:58.449-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2706udIrBlPh4O275OjvYYJmfieQA5-9vkaFF4Q2HcRNCSEFY8JKD6sn-VftzfaLYscyAwkYK9lrNpZOwNOPICp_rOrrOcHjd0HOEJxjscYcn0NyNVIXX8v5UGYSHlJ5M5zM5NQd5u0/s1600/062710+K+confers+with+John+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487540758984462194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2706udIrBlPh4O275OjvYYJmfieQA5-9vkaFF4Q2HcRNCSEFY8JKD6sn-VftzfaLYscyAwkYK9lrNpZOwNOPICp_rOrrOcHjd0HOEJxjscYcn0NyNVIXX8v5UGYSHlJ5M5zM5NQd5u0/s320/062710+K+confers+with+John+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Student-teacher Conference with Teacher John</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-47675899668036251672010-06-27T12:26:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:28:26.596-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmydbOMLx8fGoRWXKmYIToMitoHBPYbm-w2mvnFiQUaFEF1LJN5LMthcvoGcSHu4_Vq57GXjmCVAOXF0b_BSUPdTJx3OKYeQ9X3xdMETrcf_K3zaH6HynVKdQUDUyq7lcvQdGWTpyikHM/s1600/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487537245529359346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmydbOMLx8fGoRWXKmYIToMitoHBPYbm-w2mvnFiQUaFEF1LJN5LMthcvoGcSHu4_Vq57GXjmCVAOXF0b_BSUPdTJx3OKYeQ9X3xdMETrcf_K3zaH6HynVKdQUDUyq7lcvQdGWTpyikHM/s320/062710+chair+class+Katheryn+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Katheryn's sister, Susan, helps adjust the seat sticks.</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-19263900485906621552010-06-27T12:18:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:19:55.809-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMboLXHcGfuiKAm0utZ39pxlPpwFWZEiQLQDMj88_-7ZXES18ATHyxIpOwFGaA7DKswmrol5n4e6zsUHUCQh2t_Xtu0gIsrAxeuZ92CBCmtOsmCYwRN-tdultp0gPEuGh-jEp8qUyrUFE/s1600/062710+chair+class+Lindell+%26+Sheryl+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487535155093217810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMboLXHcGfuiKAm0utZ39pxlPpwFWZEiQLQDMj88_-7ZXES18ATHyxIpOwFGaA7DKswmrol5n4e6zsUHUCQh2t_Xtu0gIsrAxeuZ92CBCmtOsmCYwRN-tdultp0gPEuGh-jEp8qUyrUFE/s320/062710+chair+class+Lindell+%26+Sheryl+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Lindell and Sheryl moved inside out of the rain; they are quickly finishing their masterpiece.</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-16297856330726351852010-06-27T12:14:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:18:02.963-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uFBQh3ZET__cKINGskoio33mAsaDjM9_Nh22R7WvzhsHKPvj_YHtHqaLqKeXm2bVWBgCwvVRY2DjDCIvgWn4sa6fmA8bPnB3_479VJZeosbmy9p0sMoKCxkCuDpV2-tG1ORDWjtnsUo/s1600/062710+chair+class+Katherine+r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487534534797353026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uFBQh3ZET__cKINGskoio33mAsaDjM9_Nh22R7WvzhsHKPvj_YHtHqaLqKeXm2bVWBgCwvVRY2DjDCIvgWn4sa6fmA8bPnB3_479VJZeosbmy9p0sMoKCxkCuDpV2-tG1ORDWjtnsUo/s320/062710+chair+class+Katherine+r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Kathryn even brought her own canopy, which turned out to be a WONDERFUL idea, since we had a downpour this morning (Sun.)</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-2326829872925870842010-06-27T12:11:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:14:20.460-07:00This is a Saturday-Sunday class, with the chairs getting completed sometime Sunday afternoon. This weekend we have had both heat (Sat-Sun) and rain (Sun a.m.). But the students have persevered and are turning out some lovely pieces.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-54100321112104111402010-06-27T05:48:00.000-07:002010-06-27T08:57:33.590-07:00Rustic Chair Class<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLa4kRI5JHTRZUJ9XbXmKKD2FtYw2ccKF5ZPnPnQH0KcUgiPaXhMD1UO60A6SQ5qKabzLI2Q4nh2edfxAd5NnN4AOmNj_n__JNH9LAx2i3FfJ5Lahr5CnU6I1GCc0YJgp-fUIpMQ6Gqk4/s1600/Fan+Chair+and+Flat+Ottoman+1r.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487482894479623474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLa4kRI5JHTRZUJ9XbXmKKD2FtYw2ccKF5ZPnPnQH0KcUgiPaXhMD1UO60A6SQ5qKabzLI2Q4nh2edfxAd5NnN4AOmNj_n__JNH9LAx2i3FfJ5Lahr5CnU6I1GCc0YJgp-fUIpMQ6Gqk4/s320/Fan+Chair+and+Flat+Ottoman+1r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This weekend, my husband, John, a master rustic furniture maker/artist, has been teaching a chair class here in Clarksville. The 'classroom' is a little outdoor courtyard just down the block from our gallery. The maximum class size is 3 chairs, and students can make one by themselves, or do it jointly with wife/husband, friend, relative, etc. This weekend he had 2 couples and a sister/sister team. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It has been hot hot HOT, but everyone is such a good sport with the heat. </div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266326943029233993.post-38973833481696662352010-06-26T15:11:00.001-07:002010-06-26T15:16:51.283-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu6OAWgSOn1aisb8rssbQP8RizDFxqr3P3snzHsA1XyPu_cTO203xmn-YtWpQtkfgRPn1ON2JpyLEUd-XWV_VrAk8H4JWH8MfrLxkiZpVer_ENWAm9QLCyn90LW4lAm86cBhjduGIn3c/s1600/0610+button+bracelets+hand+1r.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 145px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487209796794157602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu6OAWgSOn1aisb8rssbQP8RizDFxqr3P3snzHsA1XyPu_cTO203xmn-YtWpQtkfgRPn1ON2JpyLEUd-XWV_VrAk8H4JWH8MfrLxkiZpVer_ENWAm9QLCyn90LW4lAm86cBhjduGIn3c/s320/0610+button+bracelets+hand+1r.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Some are colorful and almost whimsical, like the primary colors below. Some are elegant, like the shell and metal ones pictured here. But they're all fun to make and fun to wear!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933597609450127521noreply@blogger.com0