Joan Carrigan is again coming to Thetis to teach 2 exciting new basket courses. Be sure and sign up to reserve your place. Any questions and to sign up you can email me; Joan Brich joangrannynatj@gmail.com.
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Date: Wednesday June 10, 2015
Nantucket Style Purse with Swing Handle– 1 day workshop
Perfect for everyday use, this durable yet attractive handled basket is woven in the tradition Nantucket style. It has an oak wood base. The sides are woven with natural cane over reed spokes. It has an oak wood swing handle. This is a basket that is fun to weave and even more fun to use.
Time: 9:30 – 5:00
Workshop Fee: $100
Tools to bring: scissors, an old towel, spray bottle, ruler, approx. 12 clothes pins, pencil, knife for carving
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Date: Thursday June 11, 2015
Wicker Basket 1 day workshop
Explore the exciting design possibilities of the wicker basketry technique. In the process of weaving this basket, participants will learn control of shaping as well as a variety of weaving patterns, using dyed round reed.
Time: 9:30 – 5:00
Workshop Fee: $95
Tools to Bring: sharp scissors, spray bottle, an old towel.
