Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild members are proud to have this wonderful exhibit to show off their creations in the lighted case at the Encinitas Community Center (1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA; Hours: 8am-9pm, Monday through Saturday; 12:00pm-5pm Sunday,).

“There is No Creation Without Tradition” describes the goal of the Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild, to preserve, promote and perpetuate the appreciation of gourd and basket art by providing a supportive, sharing and educational environment.

Nine members of the Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild — Peggy Blessing, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Sue Kamin, Natalie Kuhlman, Carol E Lang, Judy Robelotto, Nadine Spier, Grace Swanson, and Jennifer Tang-Limon have their artwork in the Community Center from November 12, 2021 - January 5, 2022. Some of the 27 artworks displayed are offered for sale and some are not.

This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit is made possible by the City of Encinitas Civic Art Program, encinitasca.gov/VisualArt.

A reception, “Art Night”, will be held at the Community Center on Saturday, December 11 from 6-9 pm. Refreshments will be served and there will be demos by members of MWBGB.

Members of MWGBG represent all levels of interest in basket and gourd making — beginners, professionals, hobbyists and collectors. The members all share a common fascination for handmade vessels and sculptural objects — whether ornamental or utilitarian — and for the natural and manufactured fibers used in their construction.