Brown Ash Pack Baskets

Ash trees, like oaks, elms, chestnuts, 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 process brown ash logs into splints for weaving, and weave a brown ash pack basket. We'll be pounding logs, removing rings, stripping, shaving and splitting into splints, and weaving. These strong baskets will, if properly cared for, last a lifetime or more. All tools and materials will be provided. You may bring your own knife, if you'd like. You should bring a lunch, water bottle and whatever else…