Diane Shingledecker – Mother’s Day Tea & Basket Class
Teen/Adult Class
1 Saturday, May 10th
1– 4 pm
1 session, 3 hours
Cost: $35 (plus $15 supply cost payable to instructor when class begins)
Class maximum: 8
Come enjoy a cup of tea & some sweets while you explore the basics of weaving a simple basket with this fun afternoon tea design. No weaving experience needed. This class will cover weaving a small base with flat reed spokes, shaping a basket, weaving the sides, and finishing with a simple lashed rim & mini rolling pin handle. Baskets will be decorated with ribbon. A variety of colors will be available to add to the sides. All basket material, drinks & treats will be provided for $15 supply fee.
It would be helpful for students to bring: a small water spray bottle, an old towel for their laps, tape measure, and sturdy scissors for cutting reed.
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 displayed her work at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, and the Lake Oswego ARTspace Gallery. This past summer her baskets are part of the Washington County Summer Art Showcase at the Brookwood & Shute Park libraries and also at the Multnomah Arts Center. 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.
