Rush Wine Basket Workshop

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Sunday, October 25th, 2015
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Using lake rushes (tule) create your own wine bottle carrying basket. We will discuss the harvesting and preparation of rush which is a traditional European basket material as well as a traditional First Nations basket material. We will be using a mold to weave over and participants will have the choice of including different open and closed weave patterns such as variations of plaiting, twill and twining and cross warp. This basket has a handle for carrying but it can also be designed to be a flower vase without a handle. Either way it is a lovely material to weave with. Open to all levels of experience.

Tools to bring: measuring tape, scissors, ruler, an old towel, cotton household string, spray bottle.

Instructor: Joan Carrigan