Rustic News

We are still here!...but will be open by appointment only through February.  Please call ahead so we can greet you at the gallery door.  917-573-0471.  (We are taking some personal time off, but will also be in the workshop developing some new items for spring.)

We were thrilled to be approached recently by a freelance writer for a possible feature for The New Pioneer, a national magazine that is published quarterly.  Yesterday we were interviewed and the writer (Gerard Attoun) also took lots of pictures.  He thinks we will...

Did you know that a traditional gift for the 9th anniversary is WILLOW?  Willow is natural, durable, and flexible--qualities necessary in an enduring marriage.  Everyone knows the 50th is gold and the 25th is silver, but few people realize that willow is also ranked...

John made a custom arbor for Melinda and Evan's wedding last summer. Here is a photo, compliments of Ray Prop Photography (www.RayProp.com).  

The last couple of weeks have been productive in the basket shop.  Marcia has created several new antler baskets.  These antlers are whitetail sheds; most of them have been found right here in northwest Missouri.  The basket weaving materials include vines, reed,...

The Bent Tree Gallery has moved!  We are building a new showroom on our farm near Bethany, in northwest Missouri.  Now our customers can tour our facility when they shop.  Our new contact number is 660-425-2131.  Feel free to call for updated information regarding...

Hot off the press...we are adding "Tree Sayings" candles to our gallery.  Here is just a sampling.  AND we will be happy to do a custom saying for your candle holder, too--just contact us with you idea.  info@thebenttree.com

GREAT NEWS! We have just been accepted into the Lincoln Arts Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska!  The festival will be held September 27-28 at South Pointe Pavilions in Lincoln. We have not participated in a show in Nebraska and are looking forward to meeting lots of new...

Divas, let your creative side run rampant with our mixed media materials at the Gallery on Saturday, April 26th (Diva Day). Come to our free art pendant class at 3 p.m. and leave with a unique piece of art-to-wear, created by YOU! Look at all the materials you have to...

Come to Diva Day in Clarksville on April 26th!  There will be lots going on for all the ladies.  Check in at 10:00 for your free Diva bag with coupons for deals around town.   Get a mini makeover, register for prizes, tour a historic home, have lunch at the diner,...

Willow furniture care has long been misunderstood.  In our gallery we often hear the comment, "This furniture can be outside in the yard, right?" No, no, NO!   A beautiful piece of willow furniture should only be used outdoors if it is under a roofed-in area that is...

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