Camp Tuck-A-Basket '04 Workshops

Linda Boyle-Gibson: Rattle On!

Description: You'll flip your lid over these adorable rattles! Since you are limited only by your imagination, you will be provided with enough materials (including lids) to make several in class. If you save lids from frozen juice cans, you will have an endless supply of bases for making more at home. Choices of space dyed reeds, beads and dyed sea grass will be offered. Dimensions: 6-8" tall x 2 " Instructor: Linda Boyle-Gibson Class Day: Friday night Class Length: 1-2 hours Weaving Level: All Levels Materials Fee: $22, kit available. Tools needed: Usual tools

Linda Boyle-Gibson: Graceful Garden Basket

Description: Shaping, shaping, shaping! This basket is all about shaping and Linda will guide you through the project with tips, tricks and chocolate. Weaving with your choice of #0 dyed seagrass and beginning with an oval hoop, students will learn how to manipulate the spokes and weavers so the basket remains round. Other techniques include triple twining, adding a foot and four-rod wale rim. Dimensions: 10" diameter x 9 " high Instructor: Linda Boyle-Gibson Class Day: Saturday Class Length: 8 hours Weaving Level: Intermediate Materials Fee: $37, kit available. Tools needed: Usual tools, plus tape measure.

Linda Boyle-Gibson: The Knitter's Stash (medium size)

Description: This is a big, bright and beautiful double wall basket that uses Linda's own dyed reed in your choice of colors. Techniques include setting up a twill base, triple twining, utilizing double weavers, herringbone weave and shaping to ensure that the hand-carved oak handle and half-round rim fit properly. Pattern will include directions for a larger size as well. Dimensions: 10" x 14" x 12" high (not including handle) Instructor: Linda Boyle-Gibson Class Day: Sunday Class Length: 6 hours Weaving Level: Intermediate Materials Fee: $52, kit available. Tools needed: Usual tools, plus an old towel.