In this class you will learn full-turn twining and how to use it to create designs. You also will learn the basics of traditional Wasco (Sally) bags. Your finished basket will be about 2-3/4"H x 3-1/4"W.

Materials: Italian upholstery cord and Pendleton wool yarn

Instructor: Barbara Kommer

Student skill level: Basic twining experience required. CBBG members only.

The class will be held in two parts. The first part will be in person at the Multnomah Arts Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 9:00am - 3:30pm. The second part will be held via Zoom on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. A workspace camera is required for the Zoom portion of the class. Contact ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com if you have questions.

Number of students: 12

What you will need: Packing tool or small-gauge crochet hook, small scissors, ruler, 2 spring clothespins, colored pencils (optional), lunch and beverage if desired.

Cost: $70 payable at registration: $40 class fee and $30 materials fee.

To reserve a space register at www.basketryguild.org The last day to register is Tuesday, January 3, 2023. If you need to cancel, please do so before January 3 to receive a full refund.

Please note: The Guild requires full COVID-19 vaccinations and masks for all in-person classes.

From Barbara: My interest in Native American art, especially Northwest basketry, led me to basket making.

While I enjoy working with a variety of materials, twining has become my favorite weaving technique. I use full-turn twining to create cylindrical bags in the style of Wasco (Sally) root-gathering bags. I create my own designs, often inspired by native designs. I primarily use Pendleton wool yarn for my bags.

I took my first basketry classes in 2004 with Kim Black and Margaret Mathewson. I joined the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild when I was close to retirement in 2011 and now weave every day.

Waiting List

When this class is full, we will take names until January 3 for a waiting list. Send the name of the class, along with your contact information, to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com