You will learn how to weave a basket base, sides, and rim over a market bottom, swing hickory handle. Color and weave effects in basketry will be explored, using reed dyed in natural dye products. Make a 12" x 12" x 12" basket with a 18" high swing hickory handle. You can weave with a demonstrated plaid pattern, or make up your own plaid pattern. Several baskets will be available for inspiration. The basket is finished with a double lashed, flat oval rim.
This class is open to beginners and those familar with the process.
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Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
Classroom area #1
Saturday May 11 from 9am-noon AND 2pm-5pm
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Please bring: Sharp, strong scissors, an awl or small flat-headed screwdriver, 2 plastic hand basins or buckets (one for natural and one for dyed reed), an old towel, a squirt bottle.
The Materials Fee for this class is $25.00 and includes a hickory swing handle, dyed and natural reed, all rim components.
A minimum of 4 students must register for this class to be held.
Plaid Picnic Basket with Connie Denton
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385.429.3201.
Please note: after March 10, 2019, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 10, 2019, refunds are no longer available.
Transfers will be approved on an individual basis.