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Birch Bark Star Basket

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Weave a birch bark basket in the northern European style, using the double diagonal weave pattern to craft a small basket with a five-pointed star base. This class will work with prepared birch bark strips harvested and prepped by instructor Beth. As students work, they’ll learn about the ecology and cultural history of working with birch bark in both Scandinavia and North America.

Prerequisites:

  • Physical ability: Basket weaving requires good hand strength and dexterity.
  • Skill level: Open to all skill levels.
  • Ages: Suitable for ages 16+.

Tools and Materials:

A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class for materials.