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Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry

Basketry, Traditional Crafts

Fred Livesay

18th and 19th century Scandinavians commonly kept small, flat birch bark boxes in pockets for the then popular taking of snuff. Larger finger and lap jointed boxes often held coffee, tea, tobacco, salt, tacks, paint pigments and even butter. Today they continue to be a treasured place for keepsakes, buttons, spare change, jewelry, dried fruits, oatmeal or a child's found treasures. Discover how to make these charming little boxes following traditions and techniques that are centuries old with a few new methods, too.

Dates

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 - Sun, Apr 01, 2012 Course Full - Please call for wait list

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$150.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$130.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$20.00

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Age with adult:

na (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
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Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry