Coral Dancing
Florida Long Leaf pine needles treated with
glycerin, dye and beeswax coiled onto an
agatized jasper stone in a covered bowl using
waxed linen; the pine needles are dyed to
match the coral branches that are coiled into
the lid.
5” x 6.75” diameter
Pine Needles: What if…?
Featuring Barbara Osborne, Seattle, WA
Seattle-based artist Barbara Osborne transforms humble pine needles into breathtaking sculptural forms that blur the line between craft and fine art. Her works are more than baskets—they are intricate explorations of shape, light, and story. Incorporating natural elements such as fossils, abalone, and agate, Osborne creates pieces that honor the deep time of stone and the living growth of trees. Each work is both engineering and art, weaving together organic materials, imagined forms, and unexpected influences from the world around her.
This exhibition invites viewers to ask “What if…?”—to see how something as simple as a pine needle can carry millions of years of history, possibility, and wonder.
Show opening: Friday, November 14 • 5-7 PM
Workshop: Saturday, November 15 (must register in advance - space is very limited)
Thank you to our SHOW SPONSOR, Georgia Pine Straw!
Thank you to our SEASON SPONSOR, Woody Folsom Nissan of Vidalia!
Discover the sculptural possibilities of pine needles with Seattle artist Barbara Osborne. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to weave and coil natural materials into a one-of-a-kind basket that carries both beauty and story. All materials provided—just bring your excitement to learn (…and a pair of scissors)!
Saturday, November 15
This workshop will run from 9 AM - Noon and 1 - 4 PM, with a break for lunch from 12 - 1 PM. Lunch is not provided. You are welcome to leave during that time, but we’d like to encourage you to bring your lunch—the museum has a refrigerator and microwave, and the porches are available for picnicking, if the weather is nice!