(SOLD OUT) Birch Bark Jar Cozy with Beth Kraus

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Nordic Handcraft

Location: American Swedish Institute

Instructor: Beth Homa Kraus

Cost: $115 ($100 ASI Member) + $40 materials fee payable to instructor

Material Fee: $40

Register
Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. 

Birch bark has a long history of being used for containers—in this class, it’s been updated for the 21st century as a mason jar cozy! While preparing birch bark for basket weaving and creating a small double-diagonal plaited weave basket, students will learn from instructor Beth Homa Kraus about the history and ecology of the paper birch tree, including how birch bark is harvested and processed for basket weaving. By the end of the day, students will have a small basket sized to fit a 16-oz (pint) mason jar, perfect for insulating a beverage or using as a decorative vase or container.

Additional Information

  • A $40 materials fee covers all materials including the birch bark harvested by the instructor and an optional provided jar and lid. Students may instead bring a mason jar from home, pint sized or smaller if they have a specific size they prefer.
  • Age: Suitable for ages 16+.
  • Experience: Appropriate for all experience levels.
  • Ability: Birch bark weaving requires good hand strength and dexterity.