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...]
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...]
The Cedar Experience
Participants learn to make either a: Woven Cedar Mat Necklace, (as you see pictured below at IslandWood), a Woven Cedar Wall Hanging, or a Small Cedar Bark Basket. The Cedar Experience is a class designed to give learners of any age the opportunity to experience the gifts of Western Red Cedar through the hands, heart, … [Read more...]
Small Cedar Baskets
Students learn to make small bark baskets using the inner bark of the Western Red Cedar, a tree highly valued by First Peoples cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Learn why the Western Red Cedar has been referred to as "Long-Life-Maker' by the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest as you experience the process of … [Read more...]
Artistic Cedar Weavers at North Cascades Institute
This summer I had the privilege of spending four days on Lake Diablo, in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. But I certainly wasn’t roughing it. I got to stay in a beautiful lodge, and eat wonderful, fresh, organic food, artfully prepared. The best part of my experience was being able to share time with the amazing group of students … [Read more...]
