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Market Baskets
Orville and Phyllis Bower
Saturday, July 19, 9am – 1pm
In this workshop, participants can expect to make and take home a lovely market basket measuring 20” x 13” x 11 ½”. This basket is ideal for gathering fruits and vegetables or to use in your den for magazines.
FIB0719 Members: $40/Non-members: $60

Three Days: Three Baskets
Orville and Phyllis Bower
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 21, 23 and 25, 12noon – 4pm
Learn the gratifying skill of making your own beautiful baskets in three afternoons: “God’s Eye” Basket (13”x 13” x 11 ½”) featuring a crossed handle, “Utensil” Hanging basket (5” x 4 ½” x 10”) and “Flag Basket” (9 ½” x 6” x 13”) stained in walnut with traditional red and blue woven in.
FIB0721 Members: $120/Non-members: $145

Two Evenings of Basket Wonder
Orville and Phyllis Bower
Tuesday and Thursday, July 22 and 24, 5pm – 8:30pm
Join us for this two evening workshop where you will learn to make and take home two beautiful baskets: Medium sized “Hearth” Basket (12” x 7” x 10”) Enjoy the tradition of the old days with this herb gathering basket. A “Dome” Basket (18” x 10” x 12”) Copied from an original antique enjoy this beautifully designed recreation.
FIB0722 Members: $70/Non-members: $90

Basket Making
Dillard Frazier
Saturday, August 2, 9am – 4:30pm
Each student will learn basic basket weaving skills and will be able to take home a completed basket by the end of class.
FIB0802 Members: $75/Non-members: $95

Basket Backpacks and Totes
Jan Stansell
Monday – Friday, August 11 – 15, 9am – 4:30pm
Using sturdy rattan reed, students will weave handsome and useful backpacks and tote baskets. A number of different projects will be offered, so students can find projects to match their interests and skill levels. Expect to complete three or more baskets during this week. All skill levels are welcome.
FIB0811 Members: $375/Non-members: $410

Cattail Leaf Woven Hat
Jan Stansell
Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, 9am – 4:30pm
Weave a hat from native materials. Bulrush and cattail leaves are wonderfully pliable and pleasant to work with. Students will weave the hat over a mold which will become the student’s to keep for future hats.
FIB0816 Members: $150/Non-members: $180