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Reed Workshop: Twilled Biscuit Basket

  • Columbia Basin Basketry Guild (based at Multnomah Arts Center) 7688 Southwest Capitol Highway Portland, OR, 97219 United States (map)
Reed Workshop: Twilled Biscuit Basket
$70.00

Date & Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023. 9am - 5pm PDT

Location: Multnomah Arts Center, Room 39 (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219)

Cost: $70 total ($40 class fee and a materials fee of $30).

Tools Needed: Instructor will provide all needed tools.

Number of students: 12

Student skill level: This is an intermediate level class, Guild members only. (If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, click here. )

Instructor: Chris Bush

Description: In this intermediate level workshop students will weave a Twilled Biscuit Basket, approximately 10 W x 12 L x 4 H. This basket has an oval wood base, multi color spokes that will be pre glued into the base. The remainder of the basket consists of 1/4 flat oval reed for weavers, round reed for twining and 3/8 smoked reed for the remaining weavers. The rim is 5/8 flat oval and lashed with 11/64 smoked flat oval. Rim ditch is filled with seagrass.

To reserve a space, register below by clicking “add to cart.”  The last day to register is July 14, 2023; if you need to cancel, please do so before this date to receive a complete refund.

Please note: Although CBBG has eased its Covid requirements, we remind members that the majority of CBBG’s population is among the most vulnerable. If you have been exposed to Covid or feel ill, you must test for Covid and may attend a class or event – masked – only if you test negative. We want everyone to feel relaxed and be safe. We encourage members to mask up if they feel more comfortable doing so. And we strongly encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations and boosters up-to-date.

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