WILLOW AND MIXED BARK BASKETRY
WITH MARGARET MATHEWSON
Class Details
Students bring: a sharp small knife, like a fruit knife if they don’t have one, and clippers, bypass style towel and plastic garbage bag. Additionally, feel free to bring any favorite tools and/or materials you might feel appropriate for this course.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Accessibility note: basic hand strength helpful.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our "pop up" style classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
This class is not currently bring offered.
Learn the basics of willow and mixed bark basketry in a series of simple styles using local colorful weaving materials such as cherry, willow, and other garden barks. Willow bark is the stand by, and is pictured in most of the class pictures. This is an intermediate weaving course, so some experience is helpful but not required.
The one-day session includes materials and time to create a small basket or cover for a water bottle or drinking jar.
The two-day session includes materials and time to create a larger weaving project, such as a woven backpack or large basket.
Age Requirement: This class is for adults and youth ages 15-17 if their parent or guardian is also registered for the class.
