Basket Day in the Park is a special class opportunity for members only, in which the Guild pays the class fee and students pay only the material fee. Participants will pay the material fee online at time of registration. If you are not a Guild member but would like to become one, click here. This year we have 6 classes lined up for Basket Day, as well as a cedar prep station.
Date & time: Saturday, August 16, 2025. 9am-3:30pm PT (set up 8:30am)
Location: Most classes will be held at Mary S. Young Park, in West Linn, Oregon. One class will be held in King City, OR.
Bring your own: Water bottle and snacks if needed. All classes are appropriate for all skill levels.
Classes are 3 hours. Each student may take a morning class and/or afternoon class. Drop in for Cedar Preparation between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Not taking a class? You can still enjoy Basket Day. Bring a basketry project you’re working on and join the fun of weaving with friends in a beautiful outdoor environment.
Basket Day Bonuses In addition to class offerings, the Guild library will be available. We also will have a “treasure table” of materials and tools left over from various projects and classes. Want to move out some old materials? Bring them to the table. Want to pick up some cool stuff? Take it from the table for a small donation.
Below are listings for Basket Day classes. All classes must be registered for online. Sign up is required by August 4, 2025. No refunds after that date. If you have any questions, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com
Scroll down to view and register for any of the 3 classes which are available from 12:30pm-3:30pm during Basket Day in the Park 2025.
Learn to Prepare Cedar Bark for Weaving
The cedar prep station will be available for several hours mid-morning to early afternoon. If you are new to getting cedar ready to weave, instruction and help will be available. Be sure to soak large pieces of Cedar (just off the tree) for a day or two until they are soft. Large soaking tubs will be available.
Tools and Materials: There will be several Jerry stripper cutters in different sizes available for all. Bring your own cedar to size, bags or boxes to hold the different sizes, and a pocket knife to help with splitting.
Details: Drop-in 10:00 am—2:00 pm at Mary S. Young Park to prep cedar. Cost is free. No registration required.
Date and time: Saturday, August 16, 2025. 12:30 pm—3:30 pm PT
Location: Mary S. Young Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Material cost:$10 (paid online at registration)
Instructor: Sherrie Larson
Maximum number of students: 8
Tools students should bring to class: Gloves, dull knife, apron or canvas type material.
Description: Learn techniques used to process dried dogbane into cordage and take a look at other fiber materials useful for cordage.
Please note: this class is for Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you. Click here to become a member.
To register for this class, click “add to cart” below.
Date and time: Saturday, August 16, 2025. 12:30 pm—3:30 pm PT
Location: Mary S. Young Park
Material cost: $10 (paid online at registration)
Maximum number of students: 12
Instructor: Molly Steadman
Tools students should bring to class: Knives, awls, or whatever else the student wishes to make a sheath for. Scissors for cutting cedar into strips
Description: Bring your own (4” or shorter) knives, awls, and bodkins, and make folded cedar bark sheaths. We will split cedar bark and cut it into strips sized to your tools. Students will have the option to make up to three sheaths within the class time.
Please note: this class is for Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you. Click here to become a member.
To register, click “add to cart” below.
To be added to the waiting list, send an email with the class title to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com.
Date and time: Saturday, August 16, 2025. 12:30 pm—3:30 pm PT
Location: Mary S. Young Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Material cost: $40 (paid online at registration)
Instructor: Carol Horvath
Maximum number of students: 10
Tools students should bring to class: 8 micro clips, small flat-tipped awl, narrow pointed scissors, spray water bottle, old towel
Description: In this class you will learn about handling willow bark, plaiting, and how to create a fold-over rim. Students will also receive a Google Doc link with instructions and a YouTube video on how to finish.
Please note: this class is for Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you. Click here to become a member.
To register, click “add to cart” below.