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Basketry

Knotted Cattail Totes

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Course Overview

Why “knot” use cattail leaves to make a handy tote bag? These abundant and easy-to-harvest materials are very flexible, making them a great material for knotted basketry. In this four-day class, students will construct a tote bag of natural materials including cattail leaves, willow bark, iris leaves and sweetgrass. The course will begin with instruction and practice in making the pinwheel, wheat and biscuit knots. After gaining familiarity with the structure of these knots, students will design a bag or basket tote that meets their needs, and then get to work constructing a lightweight, sturdy tote. Materials will be provided.

Dates

Thu, Aug 20th, 2020  –  Sun, Aug 23rd, 2020

Course Details

Length: 4 days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am-5pm
Intergenerational age: N/A
Tuition: $390.00
Materials fee: $50.00

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

  • scissors
  • clothes clips
  • tape measure/ruler
  • large trash bag
  • large towel
  • notebook

Optional Tools

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Tina Fung Holder
Tina Fung Holder
Washburn, WI

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Knotted Cattail Totes - 8/20/2020