Americana Basket
Art + Wellness | Available
Make a red, white and blue square basket just in time for July 4th celebrations. This basket starts with a square shape on the bottom and then is rounded as you weave the sides. The sides use stop and start weaving and alternate natural with red rows of weaving. The sides are finished by weaving blue spokes. Stars will be available to add to the charm of your basket. All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor will break for lunch.
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 fourth Monday of the month at Advent Moravian Church. 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.