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Woven Birch Bark Basketry @ St Olaf Folk School


  • St. Olaf College 1520 Saint Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN, 55057 United States (map)

Get to know how birch bark is harvested and prepared, and discover the possibilities of birch bark weaving with this introduction to plaited basketry. Students will make either a medium sized basket, or a small to medium sized pouch. The class will meet Thursday evening November 10 from 6pm – 9:30pm, and continue on Saturday, November 12 from 9am – 5pm. Open to those age 17 and above. Fee $85, all supplies and tools are provided. Limited to 8 students. Located in the Flaten Art Barn. There will be a 1-hour lunch break on Saturday; participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.

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