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Basketry

Red-Osier Dogwood Frame Basket

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Course Overview

An abundance of easily accessed and harvested native materials very suitable for basketry grow in our northern region. In this class we will make a frame with strikingly red osier dogwood and then weave a basket with a handle using a mixture of cattail and iris leaves, basswood fiber, willow and sweet grass. Students will learn a variety of techniques that enhance the fabric texture of their basket beyond the basic over/under pattern that is traditionally used when weaving a basket. Students will be taught how to make cordage, and twining and wrapping techniques. Feel free to bring other flexible materials such as fabric, leather, or ribbon to incorporate into your basket. Beginners are welcome, as with a little enthusiasm and no previous experience, participants leave the workshop with a fine-looking basket.

Dates

Fri, May 3rd, 2019  –  Sun, May 5th, 2019

Course Details

Length: 2.5 Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: Day 1: 5pm-7pm; Days 2 & 3: 9am-5pm
Tuition: $230.00
Materials fee: $45.00

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

  • pruners
  • flat needle-nose pliers (or craft pliers)
  • scissors
  • clothes pins
  • note book
  • plastic garbage bag (1)
  • small plastic baggies

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, Tina Fung Holder
Tina Fung Holder
Washburn, WI

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Red-Osier Dogwood Frame Basket - 5/3/2019