Welcome to the Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild
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The Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild was formed in 1997 by a group of interested basketmakers and collectors. The Guild meets regularly to share basketry skills, educate members about the traditions of basketry, and encourage and inspire each other through:
- guest speakers on basketry-related topics, such as the history of basketry, basketmakers' travels, and professional basketry artists and their work
- hands-on learning of traditional and contemporary basketry techniques for all levels of experience
- special workshops with well-known instructors
- material gathering and preparation
- field trips
- social events
- opportunities to show/exhibit work
- information on basketry-related events offered by other groups
More detailed information on Guild activities can be found on this website, including this year's Program and upcoming workshops, how to become a member, a Guild history detailing past events, and links to Guild members and other basketry organizations.
October 2025
The new basketry year for 2025/26 has begun. Time to renew your memberships (details on Membership page). Members receive regular emails about workshops and events so don't miss out.
The fall events line-up:
- Guild gathering - bring a favourite basket and ideas for the new guild year
- Willow basket workshop with Dawn Myer
- Papermaking demo with natural materials with Frances Hunter
- Random weave basket workshop with Joan Carrigan
- Holiday social and making willow ornaments
- Plus regular drop-in sessions to work on a project
In 2026 we look forward to:
- Coiling workshop with Heather Martin-McNab
- Upcycling workshop using wire with Debbie Magnusson
- Making a willow tension tray with Joan Carrigan
- Beginners round reed basket with Marianne Grittani
- A visit to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC in Vancouver, tour behind the scenes with a curator
The annual Guilds' Exhibition/Sale, May 11-18, will be held at Mahon Hall (including the May long weekend. All guild members are encouraged to enter.
New members are always welcome! Membership Form (PDF)
You can also find program updates and new photos of Guild activities on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ssibasketryguild
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The Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild aspires to
Encourage, Educate and Have Fun!
Join us!!
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Judy Goodman
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Heather Martin-McNabb
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The Basketry image at the top of the page includes work from the following basket makers (left to right):
Joan Carrigan, Donna Cochran, Judy Goodman, Donna Cochran, Heather Martin-McNabb, Joan Carrigan
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