In this class students will learn how to twine and to use different materials and colors to create their design. They also will learn how to follow a basketry pattern. The finished piece is about 3"h and 3.5"w.

This class will be online via Zoom. It will be a total of 6 hours over two weeks.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9am – 12pm PDT, and Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9 am – 12pm PDT.

Location: Online via Zoom. A link will be provided.

Instructor: Barbara Kommer

Student skill level: All, especially those new to twining. CBBG members only. Sorry, no option for international members for this class.

Number of students: 12

Cost: $37 ($12 class fee and $25 for materials and shipping.)  Kit will include written instructions, jute for spokes and weavers, cord, a bear grass strip and will be shipped to you prior to your class.

What you will need: Six-inch piece of colored string or ribbon, 2 spring clothes pins, darning needle with large eye, preferably metal; small scissors, pencil, small packing tool such as a small crochet hook

*Students are strongly encouraged to use a workspace camera for demonstration, questions, and problem solving* Full directions may be found here.

The last day to register is Friday, April 14, 2023.

Waiting list: When this class is full, we will take your name for a wait list. Please email your name, contact info and class name to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com

About Instructor Barbara Kommer: My interest in Native American art, especially Northwest basketry, led me to basket making. While I enjoy working with a variety of techniques, twining has become my favorite.