Class #12 – Long Ash Harvesting Container

This scored and folded one-piece ash bark basket is a worldwide Indigenous container still in use today. Prepare and split spruce roots to sew with, bend and split a Red Osier Dogwood branch to form the inner and outer rim. Try different stitching patterns. Each bark is unique. Braid a hemp cord strap to make this sweet harvesting container.

Materials Fee

$75

Dimensions

8″ wide x 12″ long x 12″ x 5″ diameter

Tools needed

4 sided awl (JL has enough for all), scissors, utility or sharp knife, needle nose pliers, water bowl or bucket, towel