Category Archives: Eric Working in the Shop
Getting Ready for Georgia
Eric has been busy in the workshop creating the materials for his upcoming classes in Atlanta. Yes, he makes all those parts by hand! All materials are made right here in the U.S.A. from a working craftsman! If you’re taking … Continue reading
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First New Basket of the Year
I love going into the workshop and seeing the progress of one of Eric’s new basket designs. Yesterday, he was doing just that — and the first design of the new year. It’s a square basket, still part of his … Continue reading
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How Did He Create Those Handles?
When Eric teaches a basket that has his personally-designed ear handles (such as his pencil basket, cottage business card or mountain tubs), I get this question a lot: “How did he create those handles.?” All I can say, is that … Continue reading
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Yes, I Help Fix Machinery Too.
Eric ordered a new replacement for a rubber tire on the wheel of his band saw. It was cracked and drying out and was coming off the wheel. A couple hours after the UPS driver dropped off the box with … Continue reading
Filed under Eric Working in the Shop, We Both Work from Home
Molds: The Block Starts Here.
Many of you know, especially if you have taken a workshop from Eric, that his baskets are made on forms or otherwise better known as molds. Here’s a quick lesson from the “wife” on the first stage of creating these … Continue reading
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