Date and Time: Saturday May 23, 2026. 9:30am – 5:00pm PST

Location:Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Rm 39

Cost: $48 (includes $23 guild fee; $25 materials fees)

Number of Students: 12

Supplies Needed: Scissors, pencil, notebook, spray bottle and towel.

Student Skill Level: All Levels

Instructor: Sherrie Fairfield-Larson

Description: Learn about basic tools, materials and weaving techniques. We will cover natural materials, how to gather and process some plants that grow in the Northwest, and get to know the tools commonly used for basket making.

The day is all about exploration! We’ll look at finished baskets and see examples of coiling and cordage for inspiration. Hands on opportunities will include using yarn to learn twining styles, explore plaiting with cattails, craft a Dexter knife sheath with cedar and birch bark we process, and weave a small basket with materials we explore in class. These techniques should be learned more deeply in separate classes however.

These processes take more time than allowed for this exploratory class. 

This class is meant for Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, click here.

Register by clicking ‘add to cart’ below and filling out any forms that pop up. Last day to register is May 9, 2026. If you need to cancel, do it before May 9th for a full refund.

When the class fills, we will start a waiting list. To be added, email the name of the class with your phone number to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com