I am grateful to my friend and neighbor, Suquamish elder, Ed Carriere, for teaching me how to make folded bark pouches, and for giving me his blessing to teach this class! If Ed weren't so busy teaching for the Burke Museum, researching and making replicas of 2000 year old baskets, and having others documenting his life for publication and in … [Read more...]
Woven Cedar Bark Satchel or Purse
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...]
Melinda Joy West Welcomes You
cedar box (5"x4"x4") Welcome. As a contemporary sculptural artist I've been exploring the traditional art of weaving with plant fibers since 1985. I enjoy sharing lessons I've learned from my teachers with students of all ages. I gather materials in a respectful manner, recycling bark off of trees that are being cut down, pruning … [Read more...]
