SOFT FIBER TWINED BASKETRY
WITH ELI AND BEN GOODWIN
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
From the swamps of the world emerges a hero. Green, mean, and determined. You might ask “who is this hero?” and the answer, of course, is Juncus. Weavers around the world and throughout time have been drawn by its ease of harvest, uniform length, and incredible strength to make cordage, baskets, and other useful things. In this class, students will make a small vessel from juncus and other fibrous plants that can be commonly found in the wetlands and neighborhoods of our Willamette Valley. Skills introduced will include applications of plaiting and twining, and the know-how to harvest your own material from your neighborhood ditch or riparian area.
Class Details
Age Requirement: this class is for adults 18+.
Location: Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Students bring: sharp bonsai shears (or a similar tool for accurate snipping), large towel, measuring tape or ruler. Fids and darning needles will be available to borrow or to buy, but students are welcome to bring their own if they already have them.
Tuition: $70
Materials fee: $50
Please email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to join the waitlist for a sold out class.
Accessibility note: hand movements utilized will include pinching, gripping, and twisting.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
