Ash Splint Berry Baskets
Thu, May 28
|Biddeford Adult Learning Center
Learn to weave a strong and beautiful ash splint berry basket that will last a lifetime! We'll cover the basics of identification, ethical gathering, processing and storage, and horizontal plaited basketry.
Time & Location
May 28, 2020, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Biddeford Adult Learning Center, 189 Alfred St # 2, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
About the event
Ash trees, like oaks, elms, hickories, and more, are ring-porous: the spring growth or "earlywood" (the area between the true growth rings of the tree) is full of pores. This unique characteristic allows for the rings of these trees to be separated individually, along the length of the log, so they maintain their full integrity and strength. This makes them ideal for weaving into baskets. Using a knife, growth rings may be further split and shaved into splints for weaving.
Learn to weave an ash splint berry basket. We'll cover the basics of identification, ethical gathering, processing and storage, and horizontal plaited basketry. These strong baskets will, if properly cared for, last a lifetime or more. $50 includes all required tools, materials and tuition.
Space in this class is limited. Preregistration, along with a paid deposit, is required to reserve a spot in the class. Deposits may be fully refunded…