Make a tall or wide version of a Shaker Cheese Basket in a hex or triaxial weave pattern. This intermediate level basket project uses reed to create a hexagonal pattern over the whole basket. We will begin learning to lock together a triangle, the fundamental shape in this weave, by weaving a star-shaped ornaments. When we all understand that concept, we will move on to making a hex weave basket in one of two shapes: tall and vessel-like or short and tray-like.
Instructions: Please bring an old bath-sized towel that can get stained to keep you and the work space drier. You may want to bring a small tube of hand lotion, as wet basket making can dry the skin. Feel free to bring water bottles and snacks to make yourself comfortable.
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Materials Fees: $35
Location: People's Food Co-op, 315 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $115
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.
Sustainer Level Ticket: $90
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.
Supported Level Ticket: $65
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!
Instructor Bio — Martha Buche
Since Martha noticed other kids copying her artwork ideas, ages ago, she has considered herself an artist and teacher! She spends her autumns and winters teaching in classrooms to all ages. In the springs and summers she teaches at Folk Schools around the Midwest. She loves making meaningful and beautiful things, often with natural materials, and sharing those skills. Martha believes that everyone has a measure of creativity and feels called to help others find outlets for their own unique expression. She is lately delighting in helping her family rediscover the traditions and language of her Potawatomi heritage. After galivanting for years on three continents, she is happy to call the Driftless region of Wisconsin home.