Basic Basketry Techniques: Reed Heart Basket
Basic Basketry Techniques: Reed Heart Basket
Date and time: Saturday, February 1, 2025. 10 am – 2:30 pm PST
Location: Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Room TBD
Cost: $19 (includes $9 class fee and $10 materials fee)
Instructor: Diane Shingledecker
Maximum number of students: 12
Tools needed: Water spray bottle, old towel, small water bucket/basin, 5-10 small clips, and scissors for cutting reed
Description: Explore the basics of weaving a simple basket with this fun mini-heart design. Perfect for a Valentine's or birthday gift for a special friend or family member! No weaving experience needed. This class will cover weaving a heart-shaped base with flat reed spokes, single twining the sides, and finishing with a simple lashed rim with sea grass. Colors will be available if you want to add them, for additional interest on the sides. We will use flat reed, cane, plain & colored round reed, and sea grass. Your finished project will be 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/4".
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Please note: This class is for CBBG members only. If you are not a member, but would like to become one, click here.
The last day to register or to get a refund is Friday, January 24, 2025. If the class fills and you would like to be put on the wait list, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com