Date and time: Monday, July 27, 2026. 6:15-9:15 pm PT. 

Location: Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR) Room 38

Cost: $24 (includes $9 class fee and $15 materials fee)

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

Instructor: Heather Houston

Student skill level: All levels

Tools & supplies to be provided by student: small towel, soaking tub, spray bottle, scissors, small packing tool or small flat screwdriver, small sharp knife, needle (that fits #4 waxed linen) if you have one, tape measure, tweezer or small needle nose plier, tucking tool

Description: In this class you will learn to weave a small simple plaited pouch. Pouches like this are made by the Choctaw using river cane and include color and pattern. We will use 1/4" cedar bark strips and 1/4" - 1/2 " willow bark strips, The technique will include plain plaiting, diagonal plaiting, and a fold down border.

The last day to register or to get a refund for this class is Thursday, July 16, 2026. For the waiting list, send the name of the class and your phone number to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com