Date and time: Monday, April 28, 2025. 6:30-9:30 pm PDT

Location: Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Room 39

Cost: $16 (includes $6 class fee and $10 materials fee). Your kit will include: Written handout, placed inside a plastic sleeve (to keep it dry). 3/8’’ flat reed (for weavers). 1/8’’; flat reed (for lashing).

Maximum number of students: 12

Instructor: Jenna Lechner

Student skill level: Beginner.

Tools needed for class: A bath-sized towel, to keep workspace dry. Small clothespin clips, 5-10. Small scissors for cutting reed. Spray bottle filled with water. Small tub for soaking reed (a small plastic tote works well)

Description:  In this 3-hour class you will create a 2.5" tall, 7" diameter basket, in a hexagonal open weave pattern. Working with flat reed, we’ll learn how to: weave in three directions (triaxial weaving) and do a basic lashing around the rim of a basket.

In the 1800s and early 1900s, larger versions of this basket were used in cheesemaking, as a way to drain cheese curds by the religious group the Shakers. Line your finished basket with a linen cloth, and it works great as a small serving dish for things like bread.

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Note: This class is meant for Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you. Become a member by clicking here.

The last day to register or to get a refund is Saturday April 19, 2025. If the class fills, and you would like to be put on the wait list, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com