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.  

• This course is a rescheduled session that had been canceled earlier in the pandemic. Priority registration was given to previously enrolled students; please join the waiting list to be notified of any openings or see if any openings are available in the course starting July 16, 2021

Please Note: North House is looking forward to hosting this course on campus in the safest way possible.  Students must participate in a daily health screening and temperature check, agree to wear a mask at all times on campus, and to practice social distancing of 6 feet, as well as adhere to other safety protocols in some cases, regardless of their vaccination status. See the full details of our COVID-19 protocols here.