CEDAR WEAVING: BARK TO BASKET
WITH STEPHANIE CRAIG
In this class, students will learn about traditional lifeways, culture, traditional ecological knowledge, see samples of traditional foods, medicine and fiber plants. There will also be family belongings that have been passed down generations in Stephanie's family, as well as traditional tools. Students will learn multiple traditional weaving techniques, including starts and rims, and learn proper gathering, processing, cleaning, and storage methods. Students will work with raw western red cedar bark, learn to prepare for weaving, and will complete and take home a finished woven square cedar basket by the end of the class.
Age Requirement: 15 and older. Youth 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian also registered for the class. All students should come prepared to listen and follow verbal and visual instructions, and have nimble hands and fingers, as well as patience.
Location: Corvallis Waldorf School
Class Details
Tuition: $X
Materials fee: $X
Please note: you will be directed to a Square link to finalize your registration.
Students bring: an apron or towel, sharp knife or scissors, awl if you have one, any special shells, buttons, etc. that you might want to add to your basket.
Accessibility note: None specified.
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 "pop up" style 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.