September 8, 2011

Upcoming Basketweaving Cloth Fiber Workshops

September 30 - Basket Making: Locust Spiral with Peggie Wilcox. In just one day you'll create a basket using natural materials. First you'll use Cedar Bark spokes arranged in a hexagon/star pattern. Then twining with Iris leaves, you'll spiral up the sides with stripes of Locust bark. To help with shaping, foot and neck borders will be incorporated. Your finished basket will measure 2 1/2"  x 3". Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $110 + materials fee.



October 1 - Basket Making: Bulrush & Iris with Peggie Wilcox. In this workshop you'll explore the use of basket molds with soft, natural plant materials. You'll start with Bulrush stakes and twine up the sides using Iris leaves. Other techniques such as cordage for handles and the use of a simple foot border will be taught. Gathering and prep of materials will be discussed. Instructor will provide basket molds. You'll leave the workshop with a finished basket measuring 2-4" x 3-5". Level of Expertise: all levels. Fee: $110 + materials fee.

For the complete summer/fall schedule and workshop materials lists and fees, please see the Class Description
 page on our website.
 
To register for workshops call 828.505.2958; stop by the studio, Mon-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm, or register 
online. Cloth Fiber Workshop is located in Asheville's River Arts District at Cotton Mill Studios, 122 Riverside Dr, #D, Asheville NC.

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