White Oak Basket Making with Sue Williams
Sue Williams has dedicated herself to the preservation of the famous Cannon County white oak basket making tradition. A master basket maker who was taught the art by legendary basket maker Gertie Youngblood, Sue is the last known teacher of the Cannon County style of white oak basket making in Middle Tennessee. She teaches classes across the state and was part of the Tennessee Arts Commission’s inaugural Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Her dedication and mastery of basket making earned her the prestigious Governor's Arts Award in 2019.
Join Sue as she takes us through the process of turning a white oak tree into a beautiful basket. She covers everything from selecting and "cutting a pole" to the creation handles, rims, ribs, weavers, and the infamous Cannon County Tie. Plus, she shares tips and tricks passed on to her by Ms. Gertie Youngblood beginning in 1985, including a detailed explanation of turn backs and why she will only use rainwater to soak her white oak, and a detailed explanation of the process of making turn backs.
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I absolutely love baskets
I'm so glad you made this video! I've always wanted to learn how to make baskets. I have five children so I will pass on what I learn from you to them. I see that you haven't many views yet. Please don't let that discourage you from making more videos. I've noticed that niche craft videos often get off to a slow start. But, the way I look at it, you're making these videos for folks like yourself, (and me). We're out here, maybe in small numbers but, we're here. So, we'll pass on our knowledge that we glean from you to a few others and then they will do the same and so on. This art is beautiful and practical, we won't let it die. I hope you don't mind just a hint of advice...smile a little more. Show us your enthusiasm and we will become enthusiastic tool
Thank you for explaining turn-backs !
Please pass on to madam Williams my thankfulness for participating in this video. I had a very pleasant moment watching it. I do wonder if this lady owns a land or how does she otherwise get to the oak trees. I am self learning ash basketry. Because the trees are all dying here due to the ash emerald borer. Lots of wood available. Not the preferred black ash but the other varieties also yield splints. It is just more work. I have made a few. And enjoying basketry a lot. I wish I was closer to a master willing to pass on knowledge. I do envy mrs Williams neighbors! I apologize for my strange phrasing but I am a francophone. Many thanks again, Michelle from LaPrairie, Qc, Canada P.S. the turn back explanation is indeed perfect.