Intro to Basket Weaving-
CANCELED
Adult Class
Thursdays,
April 18, 25, May 2
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
3 sessions, 2.5 hours each
Cost: $100.00 non-members or $85.00 members
Class maximum: 8
Explore the basics of weaving a simple basket by creating a Sally Bag with a simple two-color pattern. Finish this in time to give as a unique Mother’s Day gift! This class will cover weaving a round base, single twining, double twining with two colors, and finishing a rim. This basic basket also has a fabric liner that will be made in class. Hemp material for basket warp will be provided.
Supply List:
Students will need to bring two small skeins of contrasting Cotton Worsted 4-ply yarn to the first class for their weavers (i.e. – for use with US size 7 knitting needles) and a small piece of cotton material will be needed for the last class. We’ll talk about this in the prior two classes. Students may also want to bring their own pair of scissors.
About the Artist: Diane has been weaving baskets for the past ten years. Several of her baskets are currently on display in the VGA gallery. She has also has displayed her work at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, and the Lake Oswego ARTspace Gallery. Diane is an active member of the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild. She taught computer classes at PCC for over 18 years and in her spare time, taught community classes in crafts & cooking. Newly retired, she is thrilled to be able to share her joy for basketry at VGA.
