The Salt Spring Island Basketry Guild was formed in 1997 by a group of interested basketmakers and collectors. Over the years the guild has invited instructors from all over the world to teach a variety of basketry techniques. This year the guild turns 20 and is celebrating with an exhibition of new work by its members at the Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art from Oct 12-31, with an opening event on Friday, Oct 13 from 5-7pm. A retrospective of the SSI Basketry Guild's work will be in the library showcase for the month of October and the guild will be demonstrating basketry and teaching kids how to make baskets at the library on Saturday, Oct 21st from 10-3.