The Association of Michigan Basketmakers was founded in 1981 to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry. AMB membership includes more than 1500 individuals from the United States in addition to Canada, Japan, and Russia. AMB members represent a diverse range of experiences and skills in creating basketry from a wide variety of materials including reed, barks, wood splints, cane, waxed linen, beads, and gathered natural materials. Many members gather annually to learn new techniques and to meet old friends at the AMB Annual Convention. To learn more about AMB, visit their website at www.michiganbasketmakers.com    Created in conjunction with Michigan State University and the Association of Michigan Basketmakers © 2003