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ASAP!!
Follow the links above to find the PDF printable registration form,
or the complete Basket Day information packet.
Classes are nearly full, so don't delay!
2019 Classes
Class A: Porcupine Quill on Birch Bark Medallion
CLASS FULL
Instructor: Kathy Ervine
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fee: $55
Class Description: Porcupine quills– both natural white and dyed– are ‘stitched’ onto prepared birch bark discs. There will be a variety of patterns available to transfer onto the medallions, or you may bring your own.
Tools to Bring: Scissors, small hemostats (instructor will provide if needed).
Class Full
Class C: Contemporary Hoop and Ribs Basket
Instructor: Elaine Twogood
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fee: $25
Class Description: Learn how to use a brace to help with shape and support as you weave. Students will create the frame for their basket using two 8” hoops held together with a “God’s Eye,” add round-reed ribs and weave using reed and other fibers.
Tools to Bring: Scissors, needle nose pliers, tape measure, awl, packing tool, clips, knife, pencil, spray bottle, towel, basin for soaking materials. Some basic tools will be available.
Class D: Beginning Pine Needle Basket
CLASS FULL
Instructor: Vicky Nickelson
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Fee: $20
Class Description: This is a beginning pine needle coiled basket using the versatile Wheat and Fern Stitch. Students will learn how to start a pine needle coil around a prepared laser-cut cedar disc using faux sinew for stitching.
Tools to Bring: Scissors and a thimble.
A task light is also recommended– cordless please!
Class Full
Class E: Wicker Weaves
CLASS FULL
Instructor: Kay Harradine
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fee: $25
Class Description: Focus on shaping and control, using “power weaves.” All levels are welcome– beginners will learn wicker basics by making a fruit bowl; more experienced weavers will exercise their creativity through choices in color, pattern and shape.
Students will make a shapely basket with dyed and natural round reed, approximately 8” wide by 10” tall.
Bring a photo or sample of your wicker work if you have one.
Tools to Bring: Small bucket, towel, sharp basket scissors, awl, pocketknife,
pencil, Band-Aid.
If you have a copy of a Flo Hoppe book, bring that too!
Class Full
Class F: MAMFOK Means To Weave
Instructor: Roquin-Jon Siongc
Skill Level: All Levels
Materials Fee: $30.00
4 hours (choose morning or afternoon)
Class Description: Chamoru weaver Roquin-Jon Siongco will guide you to weave with fresh palm leaves (Cocos nucifera), using techniques found throughout the Pacific, where weaving is an integral part of life. You will explore a few approaches using this material, and leave with a fresh woven basket!
All necessary tools supplied by teacher.
Registration questions email Myra at: mytbasket@comcast.net
General inquiries contact: BasketDay@nwbasketweavers.org