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Basketry
Black Ash Pack Baskets
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Course Overview
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple materials. The first part of the class will be spent preparing black ash splint for our basket by pounding a locally harvested log. Next, we'll weave the basket and finish it with a rim and harness. The finished basket will stand 18" high, and be perfect for forages in the woods, excursions to the grocery store, canoe camping, ice fishing, or bigger adventures further afield. It’s a classic project students will enjoy for years to come. Note: this is a physically demanding course, requiring good hand strength and the ability to stand and swing a 3-5 pound mallet for several hours. Expect to be tired at the end of each day!
Required Tools
- Gloves
Optional Tools
- Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.
Dates
Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 – Sun, Jul 23rd, 2023
Course Details
Hours: 9am-5pm each day
Tuition: $300.00
Materials fee: $50.00