Basketry
Rope Pottery Wrapped Bowl
Pick out your fabric kit and make a roll basket with a fabric bottom and wrapped rope. A matching fabric napkin is included in the kit.
Students bring: sewing machine with arm extension or box to be level, a 100/16 jeans needle, scissors, sewing clips, tape measure/ruler, 2 bobbins, pencil or heat removing marking pen.
Kit cost: $20.00.
3 hour class, Wednesday pm
Instructor: Karen Nistler
218-760-5610
Large Market Basket
This very useful basket is a great project for beginners who have several hours to spend being creative. Skills learned: Rectangular base with handle, twining, start/stop regular weave, rim construction and lashing. The finished basket measures 14" long by 10" side and 12" high, including the handle.
Students bring: measuring tape, scissors, needle nose pliers, awl or flat screwdriver, pencil, old towel, 10-12 clip style clothespins, a plastic tote that is about 14" long and 7-8" deep to use as a water container for soaking reed and the basket. An ice cream pail is not large enough.
Kit cost: $55.00.
6 hour class, Tuesday
Instructor: Ivy Baillie
218-280-2272
Apple Basket
The Apple Basket uses spoke construction and features a double bottom, continuous weave and a 12" swing handle with ears. This basket measures 12" in diameter and 7-8" high. This class is for intermediate weavers who have some experience and an understanding of basic weaving skills.
Students bring: measuring tape, scissors, needle nose pliers, awl or flat screwdriver, pencil, old towel, 10-12 clip style clothespins, a plastic tote that is about 14" long and 7-8" deep to use as a water container for soaking reed and the basket. An ice cream pail is not large enough
Kit cost: $75.00.
6 hour class, Wednesday
Instructor: Ivy Baillie
218-280-2272
