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, snacks, lunch. 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 (no registration required) 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. You must register 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 the 3 classes which are available from 9am-12pm 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. 9 am-12 pm PT
Location: Mary S. Young Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Cost: $25 (paid online at registration)
Maximum number of students:12
Instructor: Rose Covert
Tools students should bring to class: Scissors, large-eyed needle
Description: We will be weaving round shapes that close up at the top. We will be using ice forms to weave around that will help us achieve these shapes and will melt out of our vessels once we are done. We will be using various hand harvested and processed barks and leaves to weave our baskets along with waxed linen for the rows of lashing. This is a chance to expand our ideas of what shapes are possible with forms and to create a lovely-shaped woven vessel.
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.
Date and time:Saturday, August 16, 2025. 9 am—12 pm PT
Location: Jane’s garage and driveway tent in King City, OR. with plenty of air circulation (address will be provided to registrants via email)
Material cost: $20 (paid online at registration)
Maximum number of students: 12
Instructor: Jane Wilson
Tools students should bring to class:cordless drill, scissors, an apron, pencil, wet ones
Description: In this class, you will learn to design, cut, clean, sand, paint, and embellish a 6” gourd. You will share drills, mini jig saws, sanding balls, and other tools. All painting supplies will be provided. Your kit includes a raw gourd, thread, needles, drill bit, push point, Philodendron leaf, and other natural embellishments. You should be able to complete your project in class.
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.
Date and time: Saturday, August 16, 2025. 9:00 am—12:00 pm PT
Location: Mary S. Young Park (19900 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR)
Material cost: $20.00 (paid online at registration)
Instructor: Diane Shingledecker
Max number of students: 10
Tools students should bring to class: Spray water bottle, basket scissors, Super Glue Gel, old towel, several clips, two rubber bands that fit around a jam jar/mason jar, and a small packing tool or mini screwdriver.
Description: Students will start with a jam jar adhered to a slotted wooded base. After gluing in cane spokes, we will weave the sides using a combination of Hamburg cane & electrical wire. We will weave using basic continuous weaving with a single weaver and chase weaving with three weavers. The baskets will be finished with glued flat reed rims, seagrass and a wooden jar lid.
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.