Basket Weaving – Northern Nights Market Basket
Learn traditional basket weaving techniques and make the northern Nights market basket!
Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $55.00 Adults & Teens 16+
All materials supplied to make this basket, plus use of instructor’s tool for the day. Beginners or experienced weavers welcome!
Deadline for payment/registration: May 4
Learn traditional basket weaving techniques to create a small market basket in dyed black reed. Then capture a bit of the grandeur of the aurora by adding cascading curls in space dyed reed. The gradations of color create the borealis – navy, aubergine, wine, teal and aqua. Complete the basket with a coordinating dyed rim and inset ash handle. Leave class with a completed basket ready to stain and enjoy all summer long.
Accomplished basket weaver and instructor, Dianne Mockler will coach you every step of the way.
Finished basket is approximately 11″ x 7″ x 5″ high excluding the handle.
Supplies needed to bring to class: All materials will be included for weaving and use of instructor’s tools.
Bucket or dish pan and an old towel. Wear clothes that can get a little damp. Bring a bag lunch and an old towel.
Wear clothes that can get a little damp.