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Basic Basketry Techniques: "The Roundy" A useful Round Basket made of Willow (Registration closed)

  • Columbia Basin Basketry Guild (based at Multnomah Arts Center) 7688 Southwest Capitol Highway Portland, OR, 97219 United States (map)
Basic Basketry Techniques: "The Roundy" A useful Round Basket made of Willow
$57.00

This functional round basket is simply constructed with clear lines of rib-style techniques giving shape, definition, and strength to the work. It is 10”x10”x10”.

This class in taught by Jo Campbell-Amsler, a well-known willow weaver from Iowa. Have a look at her website: https://willowridgebaskets.com

Instructor: Jo Campbell-Amsler

Student skill level: Beginning, CBBG members only.

If you take this class, please do not also take Pack Purse.

Date and time: Monday, February 27, 2023, 9:00a – 5:00p Pacific time.

Location: Multnomah Arts Center, Portland, Room 38. Please note: The Guild requires full COVID-19 vaccinations and masks for all in-person classes.

Number of students: 10

What you will need: basket scissors, sharp, fixed-blade knife, 1 ft square of leather or denim, small pruners, large awl, spray bottle, a dozen chenille (pipe cleaner) sticks, old bed sheet or several bath towels, work apron (optional). Bring your lunch if you like.

Cost: $57 fee payable at time of registration. Please note: There is an additional cost of $40 for willow to be supplied from the CBBG willow patch. This cost is payable BY CHECK made out to CBBG at the class. Students who have earned WILLOW BUCKS volunteering at the Our Table Farm willow plot may use them toward the cost of their materials.

The last day to register is December 29, 2022. If you need to cancel, please do so before December 29 to receive a full refund and allow us to fill your spot.

Waiting list: When this class is full, you can get on the waiting by sending an email with the class title and your contact information to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuid@gmail.com. We will take name through December 29.

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