Linda Scherz Allen

Linda Scherz Allen is a “2008 Art in the Round Contest” participant.

Woven baskets by Linda Scherz Allen (copyright Linda Scherz Allen)

Artist’s Statement: The art of basket weaving has allowed me the opportunity to use my imagination, challenge myself and express myself within my weaving.  Through designing, weaving, and teaching I have been able to share my talent and joy of this art with many others.

Artistic Medium:  As a basket designer and maker, I work with a variety of materials including reed, seagrass, and various wood handles.  I also weave with different barks that I harvest myself, waxed linen and beads, some ash and various materials that I like to experiment with and incorporate in my weaving.

Professional:

• Adirondack Basketry (formerly known as Linda’s Basketry and Crafts), Owner, www.adirondackbasketry.com
• Northeast Guild Gathering 2008, Instructor
• Howard G. Sackett Memorial Technical Center, Jefferson-Lewis  BOCES, Adult Continuing Education Instructor
• Lowville Craft and Gift Shop, Retail Sales Member
• The Arts Center/Old Forge, Instructor
• Howard G. Sackett Memorial Technical Center, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Adult Continuing Education Instructor, Glenfield, NY  13343
• Maple Leaf Cooperative Market, Vendor, Lowville, NY, 13367
• Adirondack Craft Center, Member and Vendor, Lake Placid, NY  12946
• The Artworks, Member and Vendor, Old Forge, NY  13420
• Jefferson Technical Center, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Adult Continuing Education Instructor, Watertown, NY  13601-9509

Honors and Awards:

• Lewis County Fair, Smallest, Most Colorful, Most Original, First Place
• New York State Fair, Basketry, First Place
• North Country’s Finest, WWNY-TV’s April Feature
• New York State Fair, Basketry, First Place
• New York State Fair, Basketry, Second Place
• Lewis County Fair, Smallest, Largest, Most Colorful, Most Original, First Place, Best of Show
• Stowe Basketry Festival, Miniature, First Place

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