Make a pair of silk and paper twist earrings (or a single medallion if you prefer). Learn to make a pattern in a coiled basket, how to manipulate and add color, and start and end the coil. We will finish one earring in class. There will be some choice of colors. This will qualify as a miniature.

*Important note on registration and receiving materials* Registration is open to CBBG members. You will pay and enter your address as part of the check-out process. This way we will be able to mail your class materials to you. You may cancel your registration and be refunded by April 11. Cancellations after April 11 are non-refundable.

Instructor: Susan Hanks

Date and time: Monday, April 26, 2021; 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Location: Zoom; link will be sent out to registrants

Number of students: 12

Cost: $18 (Guild fee- $6; material and shipping fee- $12) Materials include: two colors of silk embroidery floss, Danish cord, directions, needles

Supplies needed: small scissors, small packing tool, thimble if you use one, beeswax or other thread conditioner, reading glasses if needed.

*We will use the DIY camera stand for demonstration, questions, and problem solving*

We ask participants to use their smartphone as a camera on their work, using a DIY camera stand. Click here for full directions.

For the camera stand you will need:

• A smartphone

• Two tall bottles full (wine, Martinelli bottles, 2 liter pop, etc.)

• Yard stick or other similar flat piece

• Tape to hold the yard stick on top of the bottles

• Rubber bands to hold the phone

• A work light helps to get light on your weaving while under the camera.

Registration for this class is open to all Guild members. Last day to register is Monday, Sunday, April 11, 2021. Questions? Email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com.

When this offering is sold out, we will take names for a wait list until April 11. To add your name, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com with the name of the class and your contact information.