Class #53 – Bird’s Nest Basket

This basket is created using round reed as spokes and twining soft rush over the spokes. The whole basket is twined. Cording will also be taught as an embellishment for the bird’s nest. The cording may be done with a lighter fiber such as Day Lily or Siberian Iris. If desired the student may attach a string (provided) to hand the next either inside or out.

Date

Saturday May 17, 2025

Instructor

Ralph Simpson

Ability Level

All levels

Class Length

6 hours

Materials Fee

$80

Dimensions

8” tall by 5” diameter

Tools needed

Standard Basketry Tools

A Note About Tools!

Tools needed for each class are noted at the end of each class description. Please make your best effort to make sure that you have what is needed. Tools are available for sharing but it can often slow down class progress.

For those flying to Vermont, Stowe Basketry Festival water buckets will be available.

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