Date and time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 8:30am - 5:30pm PST

Location: Online via Zoom; registrants will be sent a link via email prior to the class.

Cost: $89 (includes: $64 class fee, $25 materials fee, & shipping)

Number of students: 12

Instructor: Susan Hanks

Student skill level: Beginning

Tools needed for class: Small scissors, 6″ x 6″ scrap of cotton cloth. We strongly encourage you to have a second (smartphone) camera over your workspace for demonstration, questions, and problem solving. This greatly aids the instructor, as well as helping you. You can use the DIY camera stand linked here.

Description: In this class you will learn the basics of pine needle basketry using a laser cut wooden center to start. We will use one or two basic stitches, and do both closed and open coiling. We will use pine needles collected in Portland, Oregon, and artificial sinew. Your finished piece will be 1″H x 4-5″D.

Register online by clicking “add to cart” below.

The last day to register or to get a refund is Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

If the class fills, and you would like to be put on the wait list, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com before February 10, 2026.