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Basketry

Sweetgrass Basketry

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Course Overview

Work with locally-harvested sweet grass, cattails, and sedges during this two-day class while learning the art of coiling a sweetgrass basket. We'll incorporate an elegant agate as a base for the basket and make a small birch bark ornament wrapped in sweetgrass. Hands-on instruction provides students with an introduction to the traditions and skills of basket weaving, and the instructor will discuss how to identify sweetgrass and to gather materials for future projects. No previous basket weaving experience is necessary, just your enthusiasm to learn.

Dates

Cancelled
Sat, Aug 8th, 2020  –  Sun, Aug 9th, 2020

This course has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. We offer our deepest apologies. We truly believe in the power of craft to build community, and we know that community is needed more than ever in times like these. However, the need to stay healthy and protect our friends and neighbors is the most critical priority.

If you were registered for this class, you should have received an email regarding your refund options. If not, please call us at 218-387-9762 or email us at info@northhouse.org.

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We truly hope to see you in another class at North House soon!

Course Details

Length: 2 Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Intergenerational age: NA
Tuition: $190.00
Materials fee: $20.00

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

  • scissors
  • paper/pen for note taking
  • needle-nose pliers

Optional Tools

  • small pieces of old driftwood, beads or other items to incorporate into your basket
  • leather thimble

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, Paula Sundet Wolf
Paula Sundet Wolf
Lutsen, MN

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Sweetgrass Basketry - 8/8/2020