Leon Jennings, White Oak Baskets

In 1985 Leon retired as postmaster at Leslie, moved to Mountain View and took a basket making workshop from Mr. Wayman Evans at the Ozark Folk Center, all in the same year! He was approved for a grant from the Arkansas Art Council and the Committee of 100 (a fund raising organization for the Folk Center) to apprentice with Mr. Evans. With a lot of hard work he was making beautiful baskets in about three years. He now crafts baskets in many sizes and shapes. Leon invites you to come to his studio so that he can show you how he works the wood and makes the baskets.

Leon shares his home with many visitors as well as a large family and many friends. Spending time with family and friends is an important part of Leon's life.

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