We have three days of basket classes, evening fun weaving, catered meals and overnight accommodation, if needed ( for 6 or more) !!
We have made a schedule of morning and afternoon classes, some requiring more than one session to complete. We have 7 teachers offering so many creative weavings and art!. Each teacher will be paid for their instruction time and materials , (gathering time, preparing time included) . I am hoping for sponsors that have more to help those who have less. If cost is a barrier, please contact me. See below for lists of classes for each day.
Descriptions of each class:
Square work Tray: A Rectangular Willow Basket with corners. Using local willow we will create a base, stake it up with scalloms and wale to build up the sides. 4 by 2 border with sharp corners will finish it off. Some explanation of how to add partitions and handles as time permits. Costs: Instruction $80 Materials $40 Max 6 Min 4
Recycle Anyone?: This is a fun workshop where participants will prepare some of their own materials. There will be a variety of patterns and techniques that students can try: ornaments, mug matts, neck pouches, baskets. General notes will be provided for all techniques, ready for personal interpretation. Weaves to learn will be check weave, diagonal plaiting and a variety of twills. This is a great way to experiment with flat materials that you can prepare yourself without the additional purchase expenses.
Costs: Instruction $60 Materials $40 Max 8 Min 4
Willow Wreath with Dried Flowers: You will learn how to bend willow into a round frame on which a multitude of Jo's amazing dried flowers will then be adorned. Costs: Instruction $40 Materials $30 Max 8 Min 4
Pine Needle Trinket Basket: Learn how to coil a pine needle basket with a garden stone center and three different stitches. Costs: Instruction $60 Materials $20 Max 6 Min 4
Cattail Twining Basket: A small Cattail Basket to learn the twining technique. Useful and Plentiful. We will use a form; you may choose to bring a bottle to cover or use some styrofoam forms provided. Costs: Instruction $40 Materials $10 Max 8 Min 4
Reed Gathering Basket: Using commercial reed, participants will create a gathering
basket that can be used to collect any variety of country foods or for those
quick trips to the store. This is a big basket! Costs: Instruction $100 Materials $60 Max 8 Min 4
Willow Flower: Using a variety of native willow colours, a circular base will be twined and petals and stem added. There should be time for more than one. Costs: Instruction $40 Materials $20 Max 8 Min 4
Garden Trellis: A Sturdy Frame for your climbing plants, using ditch willows and a jig to hold your uprights. Costs: Instruction $40 Materials $20 Max 8 Min 4
Small Round Basket : Michelle, an experienced weaver, will guide you through the process of creating a basket from the base up. We will be weaving with a variety of soaked basketry willow for this workshop.. Costs: Instruction $80 Materials $80 Max 6 Min 4
Birch Bark Amulet: Using NWT Birch bark and craft wire, beads and waxed linen,
participants will be able to create their own necklace Costs: Instruction $30 Materials $30 Max 10 Min 4
Berry Basket: A small round gathering basket using native willows. A handle and the slewing technique will be taught. Costs: Instruction $80 Materials $30 Max 6 Min 4
