TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY BASKETS

Lois Russell has been making baskets since 1988, and her work has evolved as she has explored traditions and techniques. Her work ranges from the traditional baskets to playful sculptural pieces.

The National Basketry Organization has just honored me with a Lifetime Achievement Award!  I am humbled to be in the company of those who have won this award in past years.  Thank you NBO!  

Teaching in 2024   

May 26-31:  Twined Sculptural Baskets at Penland School of Craft, North Carolina
Registration opens January 2, 2024   www.penland.org/workshops

August 11-16: New Uses of an Ancient Technique at Snow Farm in Massachusetts, schedule posted mid-December, www.snowfarm.org

October 22-28: New Uses of an Ancient Technique at Shenandoah Creates in Virginia,  registration is open, www. shenandoahcreates.com 

All of these workshops are held in beautiful residential settings...think art camp for adults! Also, beginners are very welcome.  The workshops cover skill and creativity. Please contact me if you have questions.