Spring 2008  Workshop Class Choices

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Friday evening classes (5:30-9:30 pm)

   

Double Arrows Bowl, by Dianne Gleixner

    (4 Hr. Class)

$25.00 – All Weaving Levels

Top: 11”D x 5”H

Description:  Students will insert spokes into a round oak slotted wood base, concentrate on hand shaping to achieve a nice round bowl, and learn to weave triple-twined arrows with paired weavers.  Color choices will be available for the arrow weave.

YOUR CHOICE    (both classes will be taught at the same time)!

Twilled Birch Bark Necklace, by Ann Snider

    (2 Hr. Class)

$18.00 – All Weaving Levels

1-1/4” W x 1-1/4” H

Descriptions:  Learn to weave with birch bark in an over two under two twill.  Also learn to attach weaving to a base.  Other materials used are black ash and waxed linen.

Trim a Box, by Ann Snider (4 Hr. Class)

$49.00 – All Weaving Levels

5-1/4” L x 4”W x 2-3/4” H

Descriptions:  Enjoy piecing birch bark and leather together to create this unique box.  Trim with leather cord and palm inflorescence.  Small Dremel or drill with 1/16” bit is helpful and small piece of wood 18”x3”x1/2”. Using your creativity, each box will look different.

Saturday classes (8:30 am-5:00 pm)

7”Round Nantucket Style Basket w/Tapestry Weave,  by Dianne Gleixner  

(8 Hr. Class)

$85.00 – Intermediate

7”D x 5” H

Descriptions:  Students will use a class mold, cane staves will be inserted into the base, and weaving will be started to allow most students enough time to complete the basket in class.  Learn to incorporate yarns and fibers into a Nantucket Style basket creating beautiful tapestry - weave hills and valleys separated by rows of cane weaving (you may bring your own fibers or yarns if you wish).  Base, glue-on rim, and lid are beautiful cherry wood.

Friends “Gathering” Basket,  by Ann Snider

   (8 Hr. Class)

$30.00 – All Weaving Levels

16”L x 11”W x 14”H

Description:  Basket bottom is woven in such a manner that it’s perfect for carrying anything.  Easy weaving, twined base.  A maple strip is woven on the side and lasher is Hamburg cane.  Ann states, “This is the best carrying market basket I own.  Nothing will ever fall through this bottom.”

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