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Birch Bark Weaving: An Introduction

Basketry, Traditional Crafts

Fred Livesay

It’s an art that has been practiced for centuries in northern Scandinavia and Russia, and you can learn these enduring birch bark weaving techniques during this class. Beginning with the selection and collection of bark during a field trip to the woods, you will also learn how to weave three types of baskets including finger baskets (rings), round baskets, and knife or scissors sheaths. Course is limited to six students.

Dates

Sat, Jun 16, 2012 - Sun, Jun 17, 2012

(Available for registration on 03/01/2012 after 08:00AM)

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$170.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$150.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$25.00

Levels:

Beginner

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)