BEGINNING BASKETRY FOR YOUTH
WITH MARTA CAPRILES
Students will learn to make a melon or egg-style basket using willow, red-twig dogwood, and flat reed from start to finish. Many basketry skills will be covered including hoop-making, binding, rib fitting, and tapestry weave. Each student will have the opportunity to tailor their basket to their own aesthetic and will take home their very own functional basket, as well as resources and tips on how to purchase or harvest their own materials to make more!
Age Requirement: this class is for youth only, ages 10-18.
Location: Bald Hill Farm
Class Details
Tuition: $X
Materials fee: $X
Please note: you will be directed to a Square link to finalize your registration.
Students bring: a journal and pencil to take notes, clothes that can get wet or dirty, a hat, water bottle, and sack lunch.
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.​
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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.