Sweet Grass Basketry – Driftless Folk School

Registration Deadline: 11/24/2019

Learn to make a coiled basket using one of the sweetest smelling plants – sweetgrass. Spend a fun day exploring the creative possibilities of this ancient art form as you design and complete your basket. Linda will guide and instruct you on how to start and sew a basket. You will learn various stitching techniques, as well as approaches to incorporating other materials into the design of coiled baskets. This class is for students of all levels and great for those who like working with natural materials. Bring a small pair of sharp scissors, thimble, and reading glasses, if needed for close work; other supplies provided.

Instructor: Linda Conroy

Class fee: $75, material fee: $25