Class #18 – Small Oriole This little Oriole basket is for folks who are knowledgeable about ribbed basket construction. Beginning with a small oval and round hoop, students will weave god’s eyes, add primary ribs, and begin their weaving. Secondary ribs are then...
Class #19 – Zarzo | 1 LEFT A large round willow basket of Spanish origin with a distinctive style! The tray form was originally used by cheese makers for draining cheeses. Ten thick, long rods are set up vertically parallel in four groups. Thinner rods are used...
Class #20 – Elm Bark with Sweetgrass | CLASS FULL Students begin by weaving a simple twill base on this elegant elm bark and sweetgrass basket. The sides are woven in a Native American technique called between-weave twining with prepared elm bark. The “collar”...
Class #21 – Japanese Baskets | 3 LEFT Japanese Basketry is a wonderful sampler of five traditional baskets woven with round and flat oval reed or a combination of both. From left to right: Pastry Basket, Flower Basket, Ajiro, Looped Border Basket, and Cross...
Class #22 – Ash Box with Applique The Mokok is a Northeast Woodland Native American style container made of bark stitched with roots. It is round at the top with a square bottom. Peel, prepare and sew with spruce roots. Make an inner and outer rim from red...
