Each year for the past fifteen, I've had the privilege of spending two intensive weeks teaching the craft of weaving with plant fibers, to young people with wildly diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 8 and 14. As an Artist in Residence at IslandWood, an environmental education campus on Bainbridge Island, just a ferry ride across the water … [Read more...]
Weaving Rattles
Make a joyful sound with a rhythm instrument you create yourself using a variety of Pacific Northwest materials, such as driftwood, inner bark, ivy and other vines, roots, grasses and leaves. … [Read more...]
Cedar Limb Bread Tray
Construct a ribbed tray using split cedar limbs and roots, and assorted barks, leaves and vines. Students prepare their own weaving materials while learning about Pacific Northwest Weaving Cultures. … [Read more...]
Weaving From the Garden – Wall
The Ribbed Wall Basket is one of my favorites. It can be made in any size to serve special storage or display functions in the home. These baskets bring the warmth and wonder of nature inside, and make perfect unique Northwest gifts. Students learn to select and transform plant materials from Pacific Northwest landscapes and gardens … [Read more...]
Weaving From the Garden – Harvest
This Harvest Basket is a Pacific Northwest version of a traditional ribbed gathering basket. In our little organic garden, I'm still using one of the first Harvest Baskets I made over 25 years ago, on a daily basis. I've refurbished it once, and it will likely last another 25 years. In this class students learn how to select and transform … [Read more...]
