Date and time: Sunday, April 13, 2025. 10am-4pm, PDT

Location: Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Room 30.

Cost: $37 (includes $12 class fee and $25 materials fee). Various recycled materials will be available: cereal boxes, dog food bags, kite string, denim and fabric, plastic straps, various cords, ropes, wires, and rubber strips. Also, an assortment of things with which to embellish your piece.

Maximum number of students: 12

Instructor: Rose Covert

Student skill level: All levels. You don’t need to have any prior weaving experience for this class. Beginners are welcome. There also will be opportunities to make your project intermediate with technique or design if you are interested.

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

Description: Did you see the call to artists for CBBG’s recycled materials show (link here)? Would you like to participate but don’t know how to get started with repurposed materials? Or maybe you’d just like to play with alternative materials and create basketry forms. In this class we will be using a large variety of materials that were gathered before they landed in the landfill. We will talk about how to spot useable materials, where to source discarded items, and how to clean and process the ones we have. We will then be using a number of basketry techniques to create one-of-a-kind woven vessels. We will use combinations of twining, plaiting, and coiling to create our sculptural baskets. Come start or further explore working with recycled materials! The size of your piece will vary from 2" to 12".

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

Register online by clicking “add to cart” below.

The last day to register for this class or to get a refund is Saturday, April 5, 2025.

If the class fills, and you would like to be put on the wait list, please email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com