Mary O'Haver and Inspire Community Fine Arts are delighted to welcome acclaimed basket weaver Billy Owens to San Antonio for two days of workshops.
Billy Owens White Oak Baskets
February 9 & 10, 2019 @ Inspire Community Fine Art Center
UPDATE: Registration has been extended! Click here to register!
Billy Owens
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Billy Owens is the second generation of the “Owens’” White Oak basket makers. His dad, Dale Owens, was self-taught and the first basket maker in the family. His wife Theresa helps with the weaving, as well as the children and grandchildren (the third and fourth generation). “Owens Oak Baskets” has been around for over 30 years in the Ozarks of Southwestern Missouri. All the material used in their baskets is made from White Oak timber grown here in the Ozarks, which Billy selects, cuts and prepares by hand using a homemade hand tool which was made by his Dad called a "Split Knife". Billy has taught at conventions and workshops all over the United States. In his classes he enjoys sharing with his students everything about the Ozark and Owens method of "White Oak" basketry, from selecting the right tree to how he prepares the material for weaving. It is his goal when he teaches, that first and foremost everyone leaves with a finished basket that will last a lifetime and they can be proud of, as well as have a fun time learning about the process of White Oak basket making. He wants to ensure the Tradition of Ozark White Oak basketry lives on.
Billy’s sole occupation is traveling to workshops and conventions all over the country. A typical year consist of approximately 13 conventions and 5 to 10 small workshops, traveling every month except December. Home time consist of cutting, preparing material for the next trip or when time permits spending down time with Family. Family time consists of canoeing on the nearby river with our kids and grandkids or doing 5ks with them. |
Billy Owens at Inspire
February 9 & 10, 2019
8am - 5pm: 8-hour basket sessions
8am-noon and 1-5pm: 4-hour basket sessions
Tuition: $100 - $135/all-day basket, $85/half-day basket
Supply List for All Baskets:
Students will bring scissors, a dull butter knife, and a water bucket.
Basket Offerings:
For each day, students may choose one all-day basket **or** one or two half-day baskets. There are 12 spaces available for am/pm of each day.
8am - 5pm: 8-hour basket sessions
8am-noon and 1-5pm: 4-hour basket sessions
Tuition: $100 - $135/all-day basket, $85/half-day basket
Supply List for All Baskets:
Students will bring scissors, a dull butter knife, and a water bucket.
Basket Offerings:
For each day, students may choose one all-day basket **or** one or two half-day baskets. There are 12 spaces available for am/pm of each day.
More information and register here.
8-Hour Baskets
4-Hour Baskets
**REFUND POLICY: Refunds (minus a $10 processing fee) will be available before January 25 only if we are able to fill your spot. **
Register here!
Questions or want to be added to the waiting list? Contact us at info@inspirefineartcenter.org (registration) or mobaskets@att.net (workshop/basket details).