Special guest Margit Heille from Sweden will be the featured instructor during this two-day master basketry workshop for experienced basket makers. Margit was born in northern Sweden in 1941 and has learned/ practiced traditional crafts throughout her life. Currently, she is the head of the traditional crafts department of the Mora Folk School and is a highly experienced basket maker who specializes in the use of birch bark and birch roots. The workshop will offer students the opportunity to explore/discuss a wide range of birch bark weaving techniques and experiment integrating birch roots into basketry projects. Hands on projects will be emphasized during the course. Margit will bring a variety of weaving samples to discuss with student. The workshop includes a catered lunch during both days and a Friday evening slide show that will be open to the public. Maximum workshop size - 10 people.