Explore the generous nature of the Western Red Cedar tree as you learn the basics of weaving, twining, and cordage-making using the inner bark of cedar, along with other plant fibers held in high regard and used for thousands of years by the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest. As you create your own small satchel or purse you will also learn … [Read more...]
Images – 2011 Workshop At NCI
I'm embarrassed it has taken me a full year to find these pictures in my computer. Sometimes I do dream of having a personal secretary, but since that isn't likely, I hope you will stay tuned for upcoming entries with pictures from the North Cascades Institute 2011 workshop. I still remember clearly how hard everyone worked, taking the natural … [Read more...]
More NCI 2011 Class Images
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NCI Students Begin Their Projects
The following images were taken by Julie Toomey. Thanks for sharing these Julie! Many students came with their own project ideas. It was amazing to see how these ideas became transformed into objects. Don is making a wall sconce for a light fixture at home. Mary wants to make a special open basket, for holding her "angel cards" … [Read more...]
2011 NCI Class – Finished Projects
What a joy it was for Elizabeth and me to see what these students had accomplished in four days. These types of introductory workshops are always more about the process than the product, but it is meaningful for students of any age to have physical reminders of what they are learning. I have noticed that when students begin working with Western … [Read more...]
