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Camp Tuck-A-Basket '07 Workshops

 

Marlys Sowers: Mini Willow Basket

Marlys Sowers Mini Willow Basket
Description: The small oval basket has a hardwood frame and will be woven with mini willow. This willow is very flexible and easy on the hands.
Dimensions: 3" x 6" oval
Instructor: Marlys Sowers
Class Day: Friday night
Class Length: 3 - 4 hours
Weaving Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $30
Special Tools: No special tools needed.

 

Marlys Sowers: Forest Harvesting Basket

Marlys Sowers' Forest Harvesting Basket
Description: Students will start with a frame made of willow and weave a rib-style basket using different kinds of willow. The basket is shaped like an oriole's nest and will be emphasized. The leather strap will be added after the basket is completed. This is a very usefull basket - works great for gathering wild mushrooms or harvesting garden produce. Instructor will talk about raising and harvesting willow.
Dimensions: 12" tall x 8" diameter - 6" opening around the top
Instructor: Marlys Sowers
Class Day: Saturday
Class Length: 8 hours
Weaving Level: Intermediate
Class Fee: $60
Special Tools: None needed.

 

Marlys Sowers: Black & White Bowl

Marlys Sowers' Black & White Bowl
Description: Students will taper natural and dyed staves and insert them into a base and weave with natural and dyed Hamburg cane over a mold. The wood is ebonized maple. Marlys will talk about the process of dying the wood.
Dimensions: 7 1/2" diameter x 3 1/2" high
Instructor: Marlys Sowers
Class Day: Sunday
Class Length: 6 hours
Weaving Level: All levels.
Class Fee: $70
Special Tools: None needed.