(all materials respectfully gathered and
prepared) .
"A basket is not really a basket, but a vessel created of beauty, joy, and happiness from a window in the soul, a reflection of love and a creative outlet to our ancestors of the past."
CEDAR ROSES
Learn to make cedar bark roses and use for special occasions which honors the great ' western red cedar' tree of the Pacific Northwest. Make 4-6 large cedar roses with stems and leaves using western red cedar bark.
"A basket is not really a basket, but a vessel created of beauty, joy, and happiness from a window in the soul, a reflection of love and a creative outlet to our ancestors of the past."
CEDAR ROSES
Learn to make cedar bark roses and use for special occasions which honors the great ' western red cedar' tree of the Pacific Northwest. Make 4-6 large cedar roses with stems and leaves using western red cedar bark.
Material fee:
$35.00 Two hr. class No registration
fee.
Beginner Red Cedar Letter Basket
(10" long X 4" wide and 3 1/2"
tall)
16 hour class
16 hour class
Material fee:
$135.00
What you can
learn: Overlay, 2 and 3 strand twinning and a traditional folded rim. You will
also learn how to harvest and prepare materials and how to weave without a
mold. ( Recommended for beginners.)
Cedar Visor
one size fits all
You will be the envy of all wearing your western
red cedar visor while playing golf, shopping, or gardening. The student will
learn how to work with cedar, checker weave, twinning, and a traditional folded
rim. Materials used are western red cedar, waxed linen, and leather. A mold
will be provided for use in the class.
12 hour class
Cost: $100.00 material fee
Cedar Moon Basket
3 1/2" H X 6 1/2" W X 6 1/2
" D
Make this delightful cedar
basket with a unique half moon base and sides that use different widths of cedar
to create a pattern. You will also learn basic twinning and a folded traditional
rim. The handle is made from a round braid of
cedar.
16 hour class
Material fee: $120.00
CEDAR MEMORY POUCH OR SPIRIT POUCH
16 hour class
Material fee: $120.00
What you can learn: half moon
base, basic twinning, folded rim, round
braid handle, overlay, working with bear grass and red cedar bark
CEDAR MEMORY POUCH OR SPIRIT POUCH
Make this 1”X
2” X 2” cedar necklace pouch to hold special memories, sacred items for you, and
or fetishes.
Materials: western red cedar bark, raffia, deer or elk leather, feathers, beads
8 hour class
Material fee: $50.00
What you can learn: Overlay, 2 and 3 strand twinning. cordage making, and a traditional braided rim.
Materials: western red cedar bark, raffia, deer or elk leather, feathers, beads
8 hour class
Material fee: $50.00
What you can learn: Overlay, 2 and 3 strand twinning. cordage making, and a traditional braided rim.
”WILD THING” CEDAR
BASKET 5 ½” X 51/2” X
2”
Let your creative juices flow and
sculpture your own shape as you design a one of a kind basket.
Materials: western red cedar bark and Pacific NW sweet grass
Materials: western red cedar bark and Pacific NW sweet grass
MATERIAL FEE: $110.00
Native western red cedar bark, bear
grass or reed canary grass and Pacific NW sweet grass using 2 strand twinning.
Let your creative juices flow and thank the cedar for his gracious gift as you
twine and weave your own design into your
basket.
What you can learn: Old traditional technique for starting the base, 2 strand twinning using natural materials, and a traditional braided rim.
Material fee: $85.00
TOTE BASKET (51/2” x 53/4” long
x3”wide)
(Double length and width of materials for a
full scale tote).
This cedar basket makes a lovely purse or tote using western red cedar, raffia, and bear grass. This is a two day class. Learn a 2/2 twill base, basic twinning, how to wrap a rim, and make a round 6 strand braided handle.
Optional: closure with antler button.
16 hour class
Material fee: $140
Garden
Hats
Make yourself a random weave garden hat to wear to garden
events using your choice of colors of materials available and decorate with a
rose. A fun project.
8 hour class
Material fee: $65
CEDAR
WRAP AROUND PLAITING UTILITY OR BERRY BASKET
41/2” wide X 51/2” long X 51/2” tall and 28” diameter
History:
Wrap around plaiting is a basket construction technique that was found on baskets from the NW coast that dated from 2500 to 3000 years ago. This technique was used most in large carrying baskets. This continuous weave cedar basket is very functional and would make a great berry gathering basket.
This is a two day class. Expect to learn a continuous weave pattern using a wooden mold (not included in class fee) and a folded and braided rim. The rope tumpline is a separate class taught in the afternoon of the second day. This is both a beautiful and functional basket.
Materials: western red cedar bark, cedar root
Material fee: $185.00
41/2” wide X 51/2” long X 51/2” tall and 28” diameter
History:
Wrap around plaiting is a basket construction technique that was found on baskets from the NW coast that dated from 2500 to 3000 years ago. This technique was used most in large carrying baskets. This continuous weave cedar basket is very functional and would make a great berry gathering basket.
This is a two day class. Expect to learn a continuous weave pattern using a wooden mold (not included in class fee) and a folded and braided rim. The rope tumpline is a separate class taught in the afternoon of the second day. This is both a beautiful and functional basket.
Materials: western red cedar bark, cedar root
Material fee: $185.00
Cedar
Drum Basket
Weave this cedar basket using the cross warp X’s, basic twining, 3 strand twinning, a bear grass overlay and a braided rim. Emphasis is on technique.
Size: 4 ½”tall X 3” wide X 3 and 1/2” diameters and 12” circumference at the top.
Materials: western red cedar bark, raffia, bear grass or reed canary grass
16 hour class
Material fee: $95.00
Weave this cedar basket using the cross warp X’s, basic twining, 3 strand twinning, a bear grass overlay and a braided rim. Emphasis is on technique.
Size: 4 ½”tall X 3” wide X 3 and 1/2” diameters and 12” circumference at the top.
Materials: western red cedar bark, raffia, bear grass or reed canary grass
16 hour class
Material fee: $95.00
TRIPLE WALL CEDAR
4" X 2.5"
Learn to make this basket with inner, outer, and middle warps. Vertical design with dyed cedar or bear grass. Focus is on technique. Traditional folded rim.
Learn to make this basket with inner, outer, and middle warps. Vertical design with dyed cedar or bear grass. Focus is on technique. Traditional folded rim.
Materials:
western red cedar bark, raffia, bear grass optional
10 hour class
Material fee: $85.00
To inquire about classes, call Wilderness Basketry at 360-830-0100 or email sidetrack1@live.com
Classes to be scheduled as per students request with a minimum of three students in attendance. Teaching fee is $35.00 dollars per day per student for three students plus material fee for the class.
10 hour class
Material fee: $85.00
To inquire about classes, call Wilderness Basketry at 360-830-0100 or email sidetrack1@live.com
Classes to be scheduled as per students request with a minimum of three students in attendance. Teaching fee is $35.00 dollars per day per student for three students plus material fee for the class.