Basket Day in the Park: An Exploration of Natural & Abundant Materials
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 9am-3:30pm (set up 8:30am)
Basket Day 2023 will bring together some of the guild’s expert instructors offering classes and an opportunity to learn about preparing cedar bark! Options include:
Learning to prepare your own cedar bark
Weaving a small basket with iris leaves
Making a cedar/willow pouch
All classes will be held at Mary S. Young Park, in West Linn, Oregon. Scroll down to view and register for a class!
Basket Day is a special class opportunity for members only, in which the Guild pays the class fee and students pay only the material fee. Participants will pay the material fee online at time of registration. If you are not a Guild member but would like to become one, click here.
Bring your own: water bottle and snacks if needed. All classes are appropriate for all skill levels. Because we will be sitting at picnic/folding tables, distancing may not be possible. Please bring your own table/chair if you wish to ensure physical distance between yourself and others.
Classes are 3 hours. Each student may take a morning class and/or afternoon class. Drop in for Cedar Preparation between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Not taking a class? You can still enjoy Basket Day. Bring a basketry project you’re working on and join the fun of weaving with friends in a beautiful outdoor environment.
Basket Day Bonuses In addition to class offerings, the Guild library will be available. We also will have a “treasure table” of materials and tools left over from various projects and classes. Want to move out some old materials? Bring them to the table. Want to pick up some cool stuff? Take it from the table for a small donation.
Below are listings for Basket Day classes. All classes must be registered for online. Please note that the classes “Weaving with Iris Leaves” and “Bark Pouch in Cedar” occur at the same time - so you may only sign up for one of those two classes. Sign up is required by August 4, 2023. No refunds after that date. If you have any questions, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 2023. 9:00 am—12:00 pm PDT
Location: Mary S Young Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Cost: $12 (paid online at registration - click “add to cart” below)
Instructor: Barbara Kommer
Number of Students: 10
Tools students should bring to class: small packing tool, scissors, towel
Description: Learn about growing, harvesting, drying, and preparing Siberian (and other) iris leaves. Make a small jute and iris leaf basket.
This class is for Guild members only, please. (If you are not a Guild member but would like to become one, click here.)
Cost: $30 (paid online at registration)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 2023. 9:00 am—12:00 pm PDT
Location: Mary S. Young State Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Instructor: Rosey Covert
About the class: Come make a bark pouch! In this class we will use hand-harvested and processed cedar bark and/or willow bark to create a rectangular basket. Participants will have the option to add beads or cord, so the basket can hang or be worn as a large necklace. This basket will be made using a combination of plaiting and twill patterning to create a lovely bark pouch. We will have time to talk about how to harvest and process the materials we are working with.
Tools students should bring to class: four small clips, packing tool, spray bottle large eye needle.
Cost: $20 (paid online at registration)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 2023. 12:30 pm—3:30 pm PDT
Location: Mary S. Young State Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Maximum number of students: 10
Instructor: Oriana Korol
About the class: Learn to weave an oval willow base which can be used as a trivet or dried and after class turned into a basket. Class will include techniques to prevent the base from torquing, allowing for a flat base.
The finished base will be about 6” X 12”.
Tools students should bring to class: Knife, sharp pruners, large awl, rapping iron, clamps, chair and folding table. Tools will be available to borrow if you do not have them.
Cedar Prep
The cedar prep station will be available for several hours mid-morning to early afternoon. Registration is not required for cedar prep. If you are new to getting cedar ready to weave, instruction and help will be available. Be sure to soak large pieces of cedar for a day or two until they are pliable. Large soaking tubs will be available.
Tools and materials: There will be several Jerry strippers in different sizes available. Bring your own cedar to size and large brown paper bags for the different sizes.
Details: Drop-in 10:00 am—2:00 pm
*Directions to Mary S. Young State Park, 19900 Willamette Drive (Hwy 43), West Linn, OR 97068. From the entrance, drive 0.5 miles, passing the ball field on your right and gravel parking lot on left. End at the paved parking area furthest east, the shelter is on the right. There will be signs noting CBBG.
Please note: Although CBBG has eased its Covid requirements, we remind members that the majority of CBBG’s population is among the most vulnerable. If you have been exposed to Covid or feel ill, please stay home. We encourage members to mask up if they feel more comfortable doing so. And we strongly encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations and boosters up-to-date.