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About Me
Hello, my name is Jeannie Sisson and I am a passionate basket weaver from Papillion, Nebraska. I have been living in this lovely town for 24 years, but my basket weaving journey started much earlier, when I was living in Saudi Arabia in 1993. That's where I took my first basket weaving class and fell in love with the craft. I was amazed b
Hello, my name is Jeannie Sisson and I am a passionate basket weaver from Papillion, Nebraska. I have been living in this lovely town for 24 years, but my basket weaving journey started much earlier, when I was living in Saudi Arabia in 1993. That's where I took my first basket weaving class and fell in love with the craft. I was amazed by how quickly I could create beautiful and functional baskets with just a few materials and techniques. Soon, I started sharing my skills with my friends, who asked me to teach them how to weave. Even though I was a beginner myself, I enjoyed the challenge and the joy of teaching others.
When I moved to Papillion in 2002, I continued to teach basket weaving in my cozy basement studio. I also expanded my teaching venues to include the botanical gardens and the community college. I find it very rewarding to see my students learn and grow as basket weavers. I am always inspired by their creativity and enthusiasm.
I have been a proud member of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild since 2000. This convention is one of the highlights of my year, as I get to meet and learn from other talented basket weavers from all over the country. I have made many cherished friendships here over the years.
I hope you enjoyed reading a little bit about me and my basket weaving journey. Thank you for your interest and support!