Sweetgrass Basket Workshop - WHAM EVENT

Name: Sweetgrass Basket Workshop - WHAM EVENT
Start: 2025-05-03T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 506 E Washington St, Walterboro, SC, United States, South Carolina 29488

Schedule

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

506 E Washington St, Walterboro, SC, United States, South Carolina 29488 | Walterboro, SC

Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket makers and has passed down the tradition to her family and others in the community. She will share a brief history of the artisanal craft of basket making. Participants will then spend the remainder of the class making their own basket guided by Edwards-Hammond. Come learn about an extraordinary craft that has been a staple of culture, art, and history in the Lowcountry for centuries. All materials and instruction will be provided. This class is set to last roughly 3 hours!

Space is limited. Reservations required.