January 23 Project led by Mark Hendrickson GOURD BIRDHOUSE MATERIAL LIST #3 round reed - 8 @ 30" #2 round reed - 2@ 72" 4 @ 36" 1 @ 60" 1/4" or 3/16" flat reed for sides Bread ties to hold round reed To be creative you can bring dyed reed of the above listed. Mark will have prepared a number of gourd tops for members who signed up. Gourd tops will be 3" & 6" in diameter to select from (our gourd donations). Gourds provided will be dyed or painted and stained and have holes drilled for the project. Mark will bring a small drill for anyone that wishes to bring their own gourd top. In class participation is limited due to materials and Covid - guidelines - sign up is required. Please e-mail Mark at markjoann@charter.net or call 715-845-3421 to register. Saturday, January 30 Mark's Basket Office Hours For January Topic: Mark Hendrickson's Zoom Meeting Time: Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 - 12:00 PM Central Time (Please refer to your January 2021 newsletter for more information) February 20 (please note this is 3rd Saturday) & March 27 Project led by Mark Hendrickson & Barbara Johnson February 20 - We will be using the bottom of the gourd from the January project. Preparation of the gourd will include; cleaning, dyeing and drilling holes in gourd to prepare for the March meeting. Please bring disposable gloves and a roll of paper towel. If you happen to have leather dye or alcohol inks please bring. In class participation is limited due to materials and Covid - guidelines - sign up is required. Please e-mail Mark at markjoann@charter.net or call 715-845-3421 to register. March 27 - Bring your gourd bottom to this meeting! Plus basketry tools. Material list: #0 Seagrass and #0 Dyed Seagrass April 24 Project led by Terri Feutz May 22 Project led by Mark Hendrickson SHAKER KITTEN HEAD BASKET |