Plaited Birch Bark Baskets
Wed, Aug 18
|Root Wild Kombucha
Learn the basics of diagonal plaiting to make a beautiful birch bark basket. We'll cover identification, ethical gathering, processing and weaving techniques.
Time & Location
Aug 18, 2021, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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About the event
Basketry is older than the written record: a truly ancient, global human skill. Around the world, various materials and styles of weaving, sewing, twining, and coiling have allowed for the creation of vessels, trays, plates, hats, shoes, clothing, and more. Weaving is an instinctive act; we all know how to do it - we just need to remember.
The bark of the paper or white birch tree may be used to make strong and beautiful baskets, hats, sheaths, buckets, and more. Learn to identify, gather, process and weave with this remarkable, strong, natural material. We'll practice straight and diagonal plaiting to make a small basket for the kitchen or garden. $55 includes all required tools, materials, tuition, a glass of kombucha, and a tip for the bartender.
Space in this class is limited to 5 participants. Preregistration, along with a paid deposit, is required to reserve a spot in the…
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Plaited Birch Bark Baskets
$55.00
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