Three woven wicker baskets of varying sizes with curved handles, placed on a plain surface with a gradient background.

Crafted the old way

Heritage baskets

Since 1982, I have preserved this craft as a full-time basketmaker. I use 19th-century hand tools in the old fashioned tradition.

I demonstrate at my basketry workshop. I also share at craft fairs, museums, and historic sites such as the Morrill Homestead.

I welcome visitors at my basket workshop and gallery in Strafford, Vermont.

An elderly man wearing a striped shirt, suspenders, a cap, and rubber boots is working outdoors on a woodworking project, carving wood at a rustic workbench surrounded by wood shavings. There is a shed or workshop behind him with various tools, shelves, and equipment.

Upcoming Events

  • Foliage Open Studio

    Saturday 10/10 — Sunday 10/11
    Noon - 5:00PM

    I will demonstrate making basket splints using my drawknife and shaving horse.

    — Visitors are welcome to walk through the workshop and gallery —

    A comfortable visit might last from 30 minutes to an hour. 

    72 Old City Falls, Strafford, VT 05072

My work
in the world

My basketry is featured in numerous articles including the Valley News, Country Living and Early American Life.

A body of my work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

More information about my work is available here: Jeffrey Gale on Wikipedia

A rustic wooden workshop filled with vintage baskets hanging from the ceiling and placed on shelves, along with various wooden tools and containers scattered on the floor and workbenches.

Baskets for Sale/Order

The Market Basket The Market Basket
The Market Basket
$395.00

14” L x 11” W

My classic medium-size arm basket, popular for the farmer’s market and gardening

The Harvest Basket The Harvest Basket
The Harvest Basket
$375.00

13” Diameter

Great for the harvest, fruit and bread on your table.

Other Baskets Also Available Other Baskets Also Available
Other Baskets Also Available
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The Vermont Gathering Basket 13” D

The Celebration Basket 14” D