Author: Cathy Sylvester

Big Button Tote Basket Class

We are excited to reopen Tanglewood Basket Studio for classes. We will be weaving one of Cathy Sylvester’s own creations: The Big Button Tote Basket. Students choose between the standard size and a tall version. The class will be held... Continue reading →

Rob’s Wood Craft

I am so excited to announce that my husband. Rob, has purchased a small wood mill and has started milling lumber from trees he cleared from an old fence line and turning it into wood crafts. This year we have... Continue reading →

Tanglewood Baskets and Wood Craft

Tanglewood Baskets and Wood Craft was created by Rob and Cathy Sylvester, and is located on the outskirts of Independence, Missouri. It features hand woven baskets and wood crafts made from hand milled wood harvested from the small farm located... Continue reading →

The Pumpkin Patch

On November 15, 2022 four of us met in the studio to weave the Ghost Pumpkin Pattern, shared by Pat Walden on the MBG Free Pattern page. Missouri Basketweavers Guild – Free Patterns (google.com) None of us finished during the... Continue reading →

Tanglewood Studio is Closed

March 2020 Due to Covid issues, Tanglewood baskets will suspend all classes at the studio at this time. I will continue to participate in local outdoor festivals selling my baskets and will offer patterns for sale on the tanglewood.com website.... Continue reading →

Tanglewood Studio Winter Schedule

Thur Jan 9th 1:00-5:00 In Studio: Free Gretchen Border Tutorial and Open Weave Please RSVPIf you wish to participate in the Gretchen Border Tutorial, bring a basket woven to the rim with top 3 rows twined and stakes tucked. I... Continue reading →

A Quick Ornament Project to Share

Here is a quick little primative star made from #3 round reed and mini berry garland. This is perfect for hanging on the tree or personalizing packages. These instructions are for a 6″ star. You will need 30″ of #3... Continue reading →

Fall Classes

For a change in pace I have scheduled two interesting weaving projects that take reed weaving beyond the basket! The classes are as follows: Update:  The Aug 25, 2018 Woven Spiral Vase w/Wood Base class has been CANCELLED.  This class... Continue reading →

Casserole Carrier Basket Class

There are still a few openings in the May 5 Casserole Carrier Basket Class Vesper Hall, Blue Springs, MO         Casserole Carrier   Size: 9″X13″X 4″  May 5th, 2018 9:00-3:30   Cost $45 Weave this handsome carrier to fit your favorite... Continue reading →