IMPORTANT: Please note that registration in this workshop is subject to the OVWSG COVID-19 Policy.

Description:  Learn to make a small, sewn, spiral basket from pine needles.

Using pine needles, artificial sinew and a needle students will learn to make a small basket with a fitted lid.  Techniques include:

• harvesting, preparing and storing pine needles
• starting the basket and spacing stitches for even spokes
• increasing the coil
• controlling the shape of the basket
• adding new sinew
• making the lid
• adding a flange to the lid
• finishing
• decorating with beads, feathers, fascicles, stitch designs and found materials

Prerequisite: none

Students should bring: Hand towel and tea towel, scissors and a thick elastic (like from broccoli).  A thimble if you like one for hand sewing.

Materials fee: $20 for all supplies required for this workshop