Growing and Harvesting Your Homegrown NW Sweet Grass. 9-3-2024 Melinda West Not everyone is fortunate to have there own land to cultivate, or even a place to call home, but perhaps you have a balcony on your apartment, or a friend with space in their garden, or access to a public Pea Patch? That’s all you need besides a large pot without holes … [Read more...]
Harvesting Homegrown Schoenoplectus Pungens
Hi Friends, For some of you who are learning to grow your own materials for basketmaking, it seems early to me, but I harvested my first pot of basketmakers sweetgrass, Schoenoplectus Pungens, that I grow at home. I live in a canopy of beautiful big conifers. Over the years we’ve emulated “bog” conditions in our sunniest spots, which means … [Read more...]
Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 – Weaving Nature
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of American craft as BARN participates in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. This unprecedented week brings accomplished artists from our region and beyond for intensive workshops that will transform your creative practice. Handwork Week offers a unique opportunity to learn from nationally recognized … [Read more...]
Weaving Nature – Seasonal Gifts of Plants for Basketmaking
It’s been a busy fall gathering many of the plants we’ll be using in this workshop. I’m grateful to Jennifer Hemmingsen at Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network for putting together this article. Please be sure to click on “Handwork: Weaving traditions, stewardship and place with Melinda West” to view this article and links to registration and the … [Read more...]
Paper made from Equisetum Hymale
Equisetum hymale or scouring rush loves to grow in wet riparian areas in valleys near streams or in ditches. This is the first time I’ve ever use soda ash, or washing soda, during the cooking process. I’ve made Equisetum paper before without it, but I was encouraged to try the small amount of washing soda after engaging in May Babcock's … [Read more...]
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