https://martinaobersat.ca/event-workshop-archive/2026-03-14T03:15:42+00:00weekly0.6https://martinaobersat.ca/events/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/exhibitor-manor.pngExhibitor - Manorhttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed-e1773455329986.pngunnamedhttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aac-logo-edited-april14.pngAAC-logo-edited-april14https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025_06_21_swobg_june_workshop_mobersat.jpg2025_06_21_SWOBG_June_workshop_MObersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/im-an-exhibitor-yellow.pngI'm an Exhibitor - yellowhttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/colourful-exhibitor.pngColourful - Exhibitorhttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_09_swobg_workshop_mobersat.jpg2025_09_SWOBG_workshop_MObersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_06_swobg_workshop_mobersat2.jpg2025_06_SWOBG_workshop_MObersat2https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_06_swobg_workshop_mobersat1.jpg2025_06_SWOBG_workshop_MObersat1https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024_christkindlmarkt_kitchener_mobersat_1000px.jpg2024_Christkindlmarkt_Kitchener_MObersat_1000px2026-03-14T03:02:15+00:00weekly0.6https://martinaobersat.ca/2021/05/22/willows-barks-grasses/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2025_martinaobersat_rustic_willow_bowls.jpg2025_MartinaObersat_rustic_willow_bowlsA pile of rustic willow bowls woven with my home-grown willow.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_491_493_083-1.jpgMartina_Obersat_basket_491_493_083https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2025_martinaobersat_willow_spirals.jpg2025_MartinaObersat_willow_spiralsSpiral woven with my home-grown willow.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_bark_martina_obersat.jpgMulberry bark vases by Martina ObersatThree rustic mulberry bark vases. The panels of bark are sewn together using waxed linen. These vases are rustic but the defects in the bark add interest.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martinaobersat_coiledbasket005.jpgWillow coiled rope basket Martina ObersatThis is the first coiled rope basket I have ever woven. I love the look of them! This large willow basket is 46 cm (18 inches) tall. This beautiful willow is from Lakeshore Willows, Ontario.2025-10-18T17:41:05+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/2021/05/18/practical-baskets/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2025_basket_544_martina_obersat.jpg2025_basket_544_Martina_ObersatBeautiful twill basket will a hinged oak handle is sturdy enough to carry to the market.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_0156_martina_obersat.jpgLarge market baskethttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_0172_martina_obersat.jpgStorage baskethttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_191_martina_obersat.jpgStep basket with oak handleThe step basket uses the stairs as storage space.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_186_019.jpgWaste basket with recycled leather handleshttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_011_martina_obersat.jpgbasket_011_Martina_Obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_193_martina_obersat.jpgSquare rib baskethttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_149-004.jpgbasket_149 004https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_186_017.jpgWaste baskethttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/basket_142_038.jpgRandom weave basket with twig and seedsThis wicker basket is woven with natural and hand-dyed reed. The handle is a small twig and the avocado seeds adds interest to the flat bottom of the basket. 2025-05-28T21:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/2021/05/22/rib-baskets/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_491_493_083.jpgTiny rib basket by Martina Obersat (basket_491_493)The hoops of these tiny rib baskets are made using honeysuckle vine. The cordage is twisted by hand using iris leaves.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_486_005.jpgHanging rib basket by Martina Obersat (basket_486)This hanging rib basket incorporates a random weave rim for interest.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/a-trio_of_squares_martina_obersat.jpgA-trio_of_squares_Martina_Obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_435_008.jpgWillow basketA willow waste basket using a variety of locally-grown willow. Love those colours!https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_433.jpgMartina_Obersat_basket_433https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_398_399_400_002_800px.jpgTrio of small hanging basketsThree traditional shaped wicker baskets dyed with local black walnut dye.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_394_050_800px.jpgSmall market basket with wooden basehttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_377_072_800px.jpgWillow bowlDifferent-coloured willow branches are woven into a sturdy and rustic bowl. Common round base technique is very traditional and baskets have been (and still are) woven this way for centuries.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_358_033_800px.jpgRib basket (egg basket) in bluehttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/basket_240_022_800px.jpgRound-bottomed rib basket2024-05-24T20:45:56+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/2023/03/24/market_basket/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/martina_obersat_basket_505_036_1000px.jpgLarge plaited basketA lovely, sturdy basket to take to market.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/martina_obersat_basket_curls_group.jpgMarket baskets with curlshttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_market_martina_obersat.jpgLarge market basket with oak handlehttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_147_martina_obersat.jpgbasket_147_Martina_Obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_038_martina_obersat.jpgLaundry basket2024-04-17T20:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/2016/05/01/other_baskets/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/martinaobersat_basket_343.jpgCoiled basket with ringsThis hand coiled basket is made with polyester and cotton yarns woven around a cotton cord core and wire. The rings are covered metal washers.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_257_martina_obersat.jpgTiny willow bark basketSmall basket with willow bark, waxed linen, jute and beads. This is an experiment in texture. https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_254_martina_obersat.jpgTiny willow bark basketSmall plaited willow bark basket with a Japanese-inspired rim. https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_234_martina_obersat.jpgbasket_234_martina_obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_212_martina_obersat.jpgLarge market basket with decorative curlshttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_182_martina_obersat.jpgCat's head basketSmall cat's baskethttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_177_martina_obersat.jpgbasket_177_martina_obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_157_martina_obersat.jpgbasket_157_Martina_Obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_157a_martina_obersat.jpgBasket with rings and red insertsVoluptuous triple weave wicker basket, natural and hand-dyed reed, with a Japanese-inspired rim secured with cane and waxed linen.https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_100_martina_obersat.jpgPaper plaited basket with black collarThe hand-painted paper strips are plaited and tied together with thread and beads. The black collar adds structure to the opening.2023-07-02T01:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/contact/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_039_martina_obersat2.jpgbasket_039_Martina_Obersat2023-03-31T02:49:26+00:00weekly0.6https://martinaobersat.ca/2021/05/01/birds-nest-baskets/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/birds_nest4_martina_obersat.jpgBird's nest basketshttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/birds_nest3_martina_obersat.jpgBird's nest baskets by Martina Obersathttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/birds_nest2_martina_obersat.jpgBird's nest basketshttps://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/birds_nest1_martina_obersat.jpgBird's nest baskets by Martina Obersat2021-06-18T14:26:04+00:00monthlyhttps://martinaobersat.ca/about/https://martinaobersat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/basket_106a_martina_obersat2.jpgDogwood bowl (base)These dogwood branches were collected in a hedgerow and woven into this sturdy and rustic bowl. Common round base technique is very traditional and baskets have been (and still are) woven this way.2018-05-01T19:28:27+00:00weekly0.6https://martinaobersat.cadaily1.02026-03-14T03:15:42+00:00