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Basket-making workshop

led by Doc April 2, 2006

Photos and text by Walter Muma

CLICK HERE for the instructions that go along with this workshop

 
Fourteen people gathered at Walter & Julie's place for a basket-making workshop ably led by Doc, who shared his experience and expertise on this topic. Our raw material was Red Osier Dogwood, which participants collected beforehand (before coming ).
We worked on the front lawn, which attracted much attention from neighbours and passersby!

Doc showing one of the early steps to making a basket. This is the start of the base.
The base takes shape...
Working up the sides
 
Doc showing how to do the top rim of the basket.
And you know I just HAD to put this picture in!

Although it's meant as a joke, it does remind us that basketry can be used for a lot more than just baskets: clothing, furniture, netting, and so on.

A finished Red Osier Dogwood basket. Although this particular one was made prior to the workshop (by Doc), it shows the beauty and functionality that is possible.