Note: The Weaving with Barks and Local Natural Materials Workshop now has full registration. It filled up really fast!!! Please feel free to fill out the form below if you would like to be put on the Waitlist. Registration often changes and people sometimes need to cancel. If enough people join the Waitlist I will likely run the course again and will contact you with a new date.
2-day workshop
Date: Saturday February 17 & Sunday February 18, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Salt Spring Island Lions Hall, 103 Bonnet Ave. Ganges, Salt Spring Is.
Fee: $280 +GST - includes materials
Throughout millennia, the tradition of basket making has always been closely tied to the natural world around us. Nature offers an abundance of beautiful materials as well as inspiration for the basket maker. Tree Barks will be a focus for this basket, however, we will have a wide variety of materials to explore and discuss.
On Day One of this course, we will begin hands-on with how to respectfully harvest and prepare a wide variety of plants including tree barks, sedges and rushes, vines, and plant leaves. Participants will process and prepare western red cedar and willow bark for their own basket. We will also make cordage with a variety of material on hand.
On Day Two, we will cover the principles of how to design a basket in terms of shape, size, and pattern possibilities. A variety of weaving patterns will be presented for students to incorporate in their basket including plaiting, twill and twining variations. Sample baskets will be on hand for inspiration.
Suitable for beginners and all levels of experience.
Registration is taken on a first come basis.
Confirmation of your Registration will follow in an email which will include details on methods of payment. (E-Transfer or cheque)
If Registration has fills up, an email will confirm if you wish to be on the waitlist.
