Make a completely unique, locally sourced, handmade necklace! Students will be introduced to the history and ecology of birch trees and discuss sustainable harvesting practices, then spend the rest of the day splitting bark and learning how to make three-fold, four-fold and cube style birch bark beads. After creating a few dozen bark beads, students will combine them with colorful glass beads to string together a beautiful (and hard wearing) birch bark necklace. This class is appropriate for new and more experienced basket weavers, and is a great opportunity to discover a new appreciation for birch and weaving. Please note that this class requires some hand strength and good finger dexterity. 

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Learn how to make your own desktop baskets out of birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.  In this class we will cover the etymology of birch trees in Minnesota, discuss how bark can be sustainably harvested and hand-processed into usable materials, while designing and weaving desktop baskets for yourself.  

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Learn how to make your own wallet out of birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.  In this class we will cover the etymology of birch trees in Minnesota, discuss how bark can be sustainably harvested and hand processed into usable materials, while designing and weaving a small card holder for yourself.  No prior weaving experience is necessary for this class - A great class to begin discovering your new appreciation of birch and weaving. 

Register at: http://www.asimn.org/programs-education/events/adult-slojd-workshop-birch-bark-card-holder

Whether woven into a basket, a shoe, a backpack or necklace, birch bark is a beautiful material, with natural tones of white, grey, brown, yellow and even pink depending on the tree, the harvest and the layer of the bark. Highlight the variations of the bark (and your fine motor skills) by making a birch bark bead necklace. Students will split bark into its many layers and master the three-fold and four-fold bead pattern by practicing them over and over and over again, creating a few dozen beads. We'll also cover the birch bark cube to add an accent pieces to your necklace and necklace assembly. Materials fee includes all the components needed for a completed necklace.

Register at: https://northhouse.org/course-session/birch-bark-necklace-5-13-2017

In this class we will cover the etymology of birch trees in Minnesota, discuss how bark can be sustainably harvested and hand processed into usable materials. We'll learn how to make birch bark beads, and produce enough to create our own beautiful, handmade necklaces. Other natural materials and beads will be made available to students during class. No prior weaving experience is necessary for this class - A great class to begin discovering your new appreciation of birch and weaving. 

Register at: http://www.asimn.org/programs-education/events/adult-slojd-workshop-birch-bark-necklace

Weave your own birch bark succulent holder and learn basics of birch bark harvesting and weaving with one of my very favorites @birchbarkbeth 🌱Sunday, April 23, 11-3. $50 includes all materials and succulents. Only 8 spots available. Email candace@hemlocksleather.com or call 906-362-7104 to reserve your spot.

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Learn how to make your own wallet out of birch bark using traditional weaving techniques. In this class we will cover the etymology of birch trees in Minnesota, discuss how bark can be sustainably harvested and hand processed into usable materials, while designing and weaving a small card holder for yourself.

Register at: http://www.womenswoodshop.com/product/birch-bark-card-holder-class-march-25th 

The stunning white paper bark from the birch tree can create many wonderful things, including a Northern ornamental star. Careful folding, a bit of string and lots of patience will be rewarded with a beautiful birch bark star ornament. Explore the joys of working with birch bark while learning about the harvest and process of the materials. Students will leave with a couple birch bark treasures for their holiday tree.

The stunning white paper bark from the birch tree can create many wonderful things, including a Northern ornamental star. Careful folding, a bit of string and lots of patience will be rewarded with a beautiful birch bark star ornament. Explore the joys of working with birch bark while learning about the harvest and process of the materials. Students will leave with a couple birch bark treasures for their holiday tree.

In this day-long course, you will learn about the bark harvest, how to process & treat the materials, and use the double-diagonal plaited weave. Each student will craft their own small birch bark basket that will comfortably fit various sized mason jars.  Transform a jar into a great portable hot beverage container (vase, jam jar swaddle, or whatever other handy purpose you might dream up) and open the door to weaving many more crafting projects at home. You could call it a “traditional travel mug.”