Hearth Basket with Birchbark accents workshop

Name: Hearth Basket with Birchbark accents workshop
Start: 2025-09-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-14T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 4905 Bemidji ave

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4905 Bemidji ave | Bemidji, MN

Join Master Weaver Shannon Lucas Westrum for a hands-on basket weaving workshop, where you'll craft a versatile basket perfect for hearth or harvest. Under the expert guidance of Shannon and her apprentice, you'll build a sturdy grid base and weave the sides around an 8" square hoop. You'll also learn to create cordage from local grasses or leaves and work with birch bark for decorative accents.
The finished basket will measure 8" high, 9" wide, and 14" long—a beautiful and functional piece to take home.
Thanks to an Arts Education Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, participant cost for this workshop has been reduced by more than 60% and all materials are included free of cost.
Instructor will provide all necessary tools (shears, weights, towels, wash tubs, etc).
Hand dexterity required. Ages 14+.
Weavers of all levels are welcome.
Class is limited in size to 10 participants, registration closes 9/10/25.
This workshop is scheduled for Sunday, 9/14, 10am-5 pm. We’ll break for lunch (not provided).