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 Market Basket
The market basket will take you many places: from the market to the beach, from gatherings to the…
Thu, Apr 24th, 2025 – Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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
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
