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North Woods Basketry Adventure: From Harvest to Basket

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Course Overview

The North Woods is full of beautiful, colorful material suitable for basketry; you just have to go out there and get it! Willow shoots, birch bark, tamarack bark, and willow bark are just a few of the available options. In this class we will head out to a nearby location to identify, discuss, and harvest some of the material we will weave into our baskets. Students will learn the rules and ways of harvesting in a hands-on setting, and also engage in discussion of basketry traditions, weaving techniques and seasonal harvest practices. We will spend approximately a half-day harvesting, and one-and-a-half days in the classroom at North House. Be prepared for any weather conditions, as well as walking on uneven ground through the woods as we venture out to collect what we need. Using a variety of commonly-used weaving techniques, each participant will create a unique, sturdy basket that reflects the northern Minnesota landscape and will gain the knowledge to continue the craft on their own.

Dates

Sat, Jul 6th, 2019  –  Sun, Jul 7th, 2019

Course Details

Length: 2 Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am-5pm
Intergenerational age: 16+
Tuition: $200.00
Materials fee: $30.00

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

  • Clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activity
  • Hand held pruning shears
  • Knife

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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North House Folk School photo of instructor, Emily Derke
Emily Derke
Northhome, MN

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Northwoods Basketry Adventure: From Harvest to Basket - 7/6/2019