Learning how to weave back in the late 1980’s, it didn’t take long for it to become a wonderful expression of creativity and daily function. I was privileged, after a few months, to be able to assist and began teaching... Continue reading →

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 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 →

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 →

 Here are some of my students weaving the Cousin’s Crosses Basket and variations last Saturday, Feb. 17th at Vesper Hall, in Blue Springs, MO. There were 11 students and we had 4 brand new weavers in this class! Great job! Continue reading →

I am excited to announce that my husband is building me a studio/classroom attached to my home.  We managed to get the concrete floor poured before the deep arctic air invaded, and it should be completed by May.  I will be... Continue reading →

I still have either 2 or 3 openings in my Victorian Market Basket with Braided Handle class coming up on Nov. 11th in Blue Springs at Vesper Hall. This is an intermediate level class. To enroll call 288-0181. The class... Continue reading →

I have baskets for sale in the Broom and Basket Shop in West Amana, IA. If you visit the Amanas, make sure you go to the Broom and Basket shop in West Amana and look for my baskets for sale... Continue reading →