This basketry workshop is designed for beginners with the scope to accommodate the interests and skills of intermediate basket weavers as well. I will be introducing locally collected plant fibres like common soft rush, cattail, daylily, iris blades, and some grasses. Participants will learn about foraging for fibres, processing and storage techniques, and how to prepare the fibres for use in weaving.

I will provide all necessary materials for creation of a small basket and will attempt to equip participants with the knowledge to continue on their own in this age old practice after completing the workshop.

Participants should bring secateurs or kitchen scissors and a hand towel to work on. I encourage participants to bring any weavable fibre such as ribbon, yarn, plant fibres from their own gardens to personalize their creation.

Participants should also plan to bring their lunch and snacks. Covid 19 restrictions will be adhered to, according to current gallery regulations. We greatly acknowledge the support of Canada's Federal Government in making this workshop possible.

Sunday August 14 from 9 to 4PM. $80.

To register email arts@creamerysquare.