Dallas County
Basket Weaving
“I am a weaver”, in her own words, and “I weave in many different materials from heavy paper, reed, cane, wax linen, pine needles and other various materials.”
“My mother, Betty Bain, is a weaver…and my grandmothers were also very talented.” Besides coming by her natural creativity from her family members, April also has had extensive training classes with the North Carolina Basket Convention, the Tennessee Basket Association, and the Georgia Basket Association.
April has been weaving, sewing, crocheting and beading for more than twenty years. She enjoys the relaxation brought on by working with her chosen mediums. Living in the Black Belt continues to inspire her creative spirit as she incorporates locally grown products in her work.