Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketry   

This course is an introduction to wicker basketry tradition. At the end of the course, students will take home the skills to continue weaving many more baskets and an heirloom round bottom basket. The class will begin with an introduction to the seasonal process of harvesting, sorting, drying, soaking, and mellowing willow, and will move into slath-building, twining, and randing. Other topics covered include alternative plants for wicker basketry and possible variations in material preparation. Baskets will be finished with a handle in the style of the students’ choice.