Jeffrey Gale creates splints by pounding a billet of white ash in front of his shop in Strafford, Vt., on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. The splints will be used to weave his baskets. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Jeffrey Gale creates splints by pounding a billet of white ash in front of his shop in Strafford, Vt., on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. The splints will be used to weave his baskets. (Valley News – Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Baskets made by Jeffrey Gale fill his studio in Strafford, Vt. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2021. (Valley News – Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

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