Weaving a Tall Reed Tote Workshop
Schedule
Sun Dec 06 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
JSU Field School | Fort Payne, AL
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There are few arts with longer or more global histories than basket weaving. Pre-dating pottery, baskets were useful for Neolithic hunters and gatherers. Over the millennium, woven containers and furniture became important throughout global cultures for spiritual and aesthetic reasons. Today, basketry is an important and useful cultural practice in many societies. There are countless materials which can be woven into containers of varying size and designs.Join artist Brittney Hughes to discover how to weave a tall reed basket with wooden handles; learning how to set up & form the basket, stop and start weaving techniques, and how to add a rim and handles.
There will be a few colors to of reed to choose from.
Approx basket size: 10" x 14" Height: 13"
Materials will be provided, as well as all tools & supplies to use. This class is for ages 12 to adult (please no younger children for safety reasons)
What to Bring: Enthusiasm (all materials and tools needed to complete this project will be provided). Wear comfortable, casual clothing (this can get messy), and bring a sack lunch if you wish. This workshop emphasizes the use of hand tools, students should have moderate hand strength.
Where: JSU's Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fee: $150 supply fee. Pre-registration required by Nov 22nd. Space is limited to 5 participants.
Pre-registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/v1XNH5ZqCH
For questions email [email protected] or call the Little River Canyon Center, 256-845-3548.
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JSU Field School, 166 35th St NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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