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Pine Needle Basketry: A Wildcrafter's Workshop

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

In this course you will learn:

  • ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).

  • Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.

  • How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

What to bring:

  • Snacks/lunch

  • Pliers

  • Scissors

  • A plastic bag for storing your work

  • A larger bag for taking home handfuls of soaked pine needles

  • A hand towel

  • Journal and pen (optional)

  • Your own sewing kit and/or embroidery thread (optional)

Tuition: $60. Tickets are available at https://www.northwestnatura.com/fieldtrips/p/pine-needle-baskets. Participants will receive an event reminder a few days prior to the event. 

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