In this class, we will use a variety of colorful willows and bark strips to weave either a hen or a melon basket. Advanced students may try wider sides for an interesting shape. Learn plain weave, packing techniques, and joining wefts with all hidden ends.

Instructor: Margaret Mathewson

Date and time: Saturday and Sunday, April 2&3, 2022, 9 am- 5 pm

Location: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland. Full COVID vaccination required; masks required. Email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com with questions.

Skill level: All

Cost: Class fee - $80 payable upon registration. A materials fee of $50 for a medium-size rib basket in many colors is payable on the first day of the class directly to Margaret Mathewson (cash or check only).

Registration deadline is March 24, 2022. Cancellations received by March 24 will be fully refunded but all others will be forfeited unless a substitute student can be found.

Bring to class: masks, lunch, knife, pruners/scissors, willow wrapping rolling pin, and clamps. (You may also borrow some small wood clamps and willow rolling tools.)

Wait List

Register no later than March 24. When the class fills, we will take wait list names until March 24. Send your contact information and the title of this class to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com.