Basketry
Sweetgrass Basketry
Course Overview
Learn the art of coiling a beautiful sweetgrass basket. Hands-on instruction provides students with an introduction to the traditions and skills of basket weaving, and a discussion about how to identify sweetgrass and gather materials for future projects. This course welcomes students ages 16+ to participate on their own; students 14-15 can participate if accompanied by an adult. No previous experience is needed.
This course is part of Basket Week 2024. Plan to arrive early and attend the Basket Gathering day, full of free talks, demonstrations and community gatherings on Friday, October 4. More information in summer 2024.
Required Tools
- All tools will be provided
Session Information
This course is part of the 2022 Basket Week! Plan to attend the Basket Gathering Day on Friday, October 7, a day-long conference that features speakers, demonstrations, field trips and community gatherings for anyone interested in baskets! Full schedule online late summer 2022.