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Deborah Needleman in her Garrison studio A bread basket shoots up,” she says. “But I need a bigger place to grow. I only have 10 varieties here.” She soaks the plant for a day or two before testing its bend to see if it’s ready to use. The willow soaking in the tub in her studio was ready. “I just learned how to do square work, which is different from making a round basket,” she says. “So, I have a ton to learn. Every time I see a beautiful basket I’m like: ‘I want to make that.’ ” Needleman says basket weaving has Photo by M. Boric
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Shirts and Ties Reborn

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Steam Bender

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A sculptor reveals the secret of moving wood

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The Shark Attack That Changed Everything

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Art a La Carte

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Upstate Art Weekend returns with full menu

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Beacon Open Studios Expands

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Music, film screenings to accompany art

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