Steeped in Northwest traditions, this basket is created with striking bands of cured salmon, rockfish, or ling cod skins as they are woven in a twillwork pattern highlighted by the beauty of western red cedar. The subtle colors of basketry sedge, or coastal sweetgrass, offer a contrasting band, framing the weaving. This basket is finished with a diagonal folded rim adding beauty and strength to the form. Finished size; 4”x4”x4”

The class will begin with a demonstration and instructions on the curing of fish skins currently used by Athabaskan fish skin basket makers. Students need never let fish skins go to waste, but will learn how to use them in making these unique vessels interwoven with the beauty of land and sea.

Skill Level

Beginning to Intermediate. Students will learn the weaving techniques of twillwork, strait twining, three-strand twining along with a diagonal folded rim.

Instructor

Karen Sherwood

Time and Place

July 25-26, 2020
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Multnomah Arts Center, Room 7

Cost:

$80 Guild fee, which must be paid to reserve your spot. NOTE: Should this class be cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, those who have registered will get first placement when rescheduled.

Materials fee:

$85 payable to Karen Sherwood on the first day of class.

Please also bring:

Students should bring a sack lunch, water, and their materials fee. Class participants may wish to bring along small shells or beads to personalize their own baskets.

To Register:

To reserve your place in this class, send $80 check payable to “CBBG” to Chloe Hight, 2418 NE Oregon Street, Portland 97232. Please inclue your phone number and email address.

Registration is open to Guild members only. Not a member?  Join the Guild today!  If you have any questions, email the Workshops Chair.