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In the process of gathering cedar bark I cut down the entire tree. However I use different parts of the tree for different purposes, and nothing is wasted. After cutting down the cedar tree, I cut all the limbs off, leaving a short stub on the trunk so the bark will lift off more easily. The peeled trunk is put aside and is used for landscaping, bridge building and kindling wood. The cedar bark that I peel off, is processed into weavers, and is one of my favourite materials to use for basket weaving. Large branches and small diameter trunks form the legs for twig furniture. Smaller branches are put to one side and are also used in twig furniture. This year however, I found a new use for the small cedar branches that I haven’t thought of before! I love it when I get a new idea that I am pretty certain will work out successfully. I don’t know why I haven’t thought of this idea before!!
In the past, I have often peeled vines and used them for basket frames. I have peeled basswood branches for wall weavings. I almost always include peeled willow and peeled dogwood in my baskets, but I have never peeled cedar branches with the intent of making a basket frame. Impulsively, I decided to peel a pair of small cedar branches, exposing the creamy coloured wood that I knew was underneath. Then I carefully bent and flexed the cedar branch over my knee so it would bend to form a fish basket shape without breaking. This worked well because the branches were so fresh, so I made several fish basket shapes and wired each pair together. I have set these frames aside in my studio to let them dry out. If I keep them out of the weather they should slowly age to a yellowish patina.
I will use the peeled cedar frames in my basket courses this summer, and I look forward to using them myself to add to my basket repertoire.
I will be in the gallery next, on June 10th. Perhaps I will see you there!
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We would like to congratulate this year’s winner, Judy Atkinson of Fenelon Falls. Congratulations.
On Sunday, September 6th, Ron from Lindsay (at left) assisted artist Bill Dopson, by picking the winning ballot from our draw basket.
]]>There will be more on this at a later date. We have actually had a sign if spring this week, and some of the snow has started to melt. Everyone is thankful about that.
It has been a long and cold winter, (coldest since records have been kept) so spring is a very welcome arrival. Summer will be even better.
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The 2013 winner of our $100.00 gift certificate was Lorraine Smith of Fenelon Falls. She picked out a beautiful platter made by potter, Janet McDougall.
Congratulations Lorraine.
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This building stands on a now abandoned 55-mile-long rural branch line that once connected the town of Lindsay to Haliburton.
The track may be abandoned, but we don’t feel that way! You can check out his drawings and the short mention of us at Model Railroader Magazine. You may even find a copy of the magazine somewhere!
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Sandi Smith is drawing the ticket, as Lillian Forester, potter, holds the basket
On September 1st, we had this year’s draw. Each year we ask visitors to fill out a ballot and near the end of the season, we draw a name to receive a prize of art in the gallery.
Sandi Smith of Stouffville, was a visitor on the day and she pulled the winning ticket from this year’s draw.
Carole Wetherall is standing with her husband Bill with the pieces of art that she chose with her prize.
Congratulations to the winner of the Station’s $100 Gift Certificate…Carole Wetheral of Cannington.
Carole came with her husband Bill and chose a few pieces of art to take home. She spent about an hour in the gallery, trying to narrow down the art she wanted to buy. In the end, she chose two of Peter Martin’s sculptures and a necklace and earring set made by Janet Tysiak. She was very happy to have won the prize and we are very pleased for her as well.
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Visit us this summer, and buy a gift for a friend (or yourself) or a momento of your time in Fenelon Falls.
Please look at the pictures of the gallery. Photos taken by Niki Tichakova
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