Instructors
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Odanah, WI
April’s fascination with black ash basketry started in 1998 when she took one year to study baskets in everyday use. Amazed by this vessel’s durability, she spent much of the following year learning by doing: learning through weaving. When ready, she went on to share her skills by providing demonstrations and workshops for a variety of groups, programs, and events in her home, community, region, and around the globe.
Current Courses Offered by April Ogimaakwe Stone
Black Ash Handbag Basket
Instructors:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Black ash, also known as “Baapaagimaak” to the Ojibwe people around the shores of Lake…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026 – Thu, Oct 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Weaving a Black Ash Cooking Basket
Instructors:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Every basket tells a story and this one is no different. For this short course, students will weave…
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
Instructor:
April Ogimaakwe Stone
Past Courses Offered by April Ogimaakwe Stone
Basketmaking: Diagonal Plaiting with Black Ash Splint (Online Course)
Black Ash Basketry Sampler: From Log to Splint
Black Ash Basketry Sampler: From Splint to Basket
Black Ash Basketry Tutorial
Black Ash Hex Weave Basket
Black Ash Lidded Basket
Black Ash Market Basket
From Checkerwork to Hex: Black Ash Baskets with a Twist
Hex Weave Basket
Kitchen Basket and Beyond: Black Ash Hex Weave
Weaving the Black Ash Hand Bag Basket
