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2007-8 Winter Exhibit: "On My Own Time"

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum proudly presents

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum's 2007-8 Winter Exhibit - On My Own Time

November 30, 2007 – April 27, 2008

Exhibit Hours: Friday 10:00am—4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am—2:00pm

Don't miss your opportunity to see baskets made by Nantucketers for their own enjoyment. Beautiful. Authentic. Ingenious. Handmade. Iconic. Just some of the terms we've heard used about this remarkable display.

Join us for our remaining events of the Winter season....

April 16 - Spring Floral Arranging Workshop 3:30-5:00 or 5:30-7:00

$45.00 per person and you'll take home 2 beautiful arrangements. See "Events" for more information or call the office.

April 26 - 1:00 "Its a Small World" with Nap Plank and Nancy T. Scott. Enjoy this discussion of making and collecting VERY small-scaled baskets. From 4" down to 1/2", these little gems are made with every detail included in their larger cousins.  A fascinating journey into the big world of tiny baskets. Free to members and with admission to the Museum. See "Events" for more information or call the office.

Current exhibit will close Sunday, April 27 at 2:00.

 

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The workshop of Jose Formoso Reyes at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum.
The Museum also contains a large portion of the workshop of well known basket maker Jose Formoso Reyes (1902—1980) and features a display on "how Nantucket Lightship Baskets are made."
Jose Reyes at work in his studio.
Jose Reyes at work in his studio. This photograph and others are on display at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum.