9107. Introduction to Basketry
Class - Wood | Available
Weave your way into the wonderful world of Basketry! Learn the basket basics from start to finish, while making a square, flat bottomed basket basket, a candle basket, a 6 in egg basket, a wood bottomed basket and a woven wreath. Through these projects, you'll learn essential techniques such as start-and-stop weaving, twining, lashing, and weaving a basket on a mold. There will be several color choices available. Although this class is designed for beginner basket weavers, all levels are welcome and addition skills will be taught for more advanced weavers.
Additional Information:
- A $90 materials fee will be added to the total class fee at checkout
- Registration will close one week prior to the start of class
- Enrollment is open to students ages 18 and up
Cheryl Tilley
Cheryl Tilley has been a basket weaver and teacher for over 30 years. She is a member of North Carolina Basket Makers (NCBA), Tidewater Basketry Guild and the local guild, Winston Salem Arcadia Basket Makers, which meets the first Tuesday of the month at Georgia Taylor Rec Center. She has taught at NCBA, the local guild, Kernersville Parks and Recreation, and Forsyth Tech. She has also taught basketry at several WSFC schools, Winston Salem Street School, Vacation Bible School for various churches and Davie County summer school program. Along with teaching, she has designed several baskets and written patterns for them. She looks forward to teaching at Sawtooth.