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Craft a charming, versatile basket perfect for hanging on a wall or door! Using natural and hand-dyed reed, you’ll create a basket measuring approximately 6 inches wide by 8 inches tall (or 11 inches with the handle). In this hands-on session, students will master the essentials of basketry, from laying out the base and twining to shaping upright spokes and weaving in a continuous pattern. Customize with variegated reed options, and finish with a lashed rim and a decorative wooden medallion. This 4-hour class is limited to 10 participants, providing an intimate and supportive learning experience. There is a $20 materials fee payable in class, to the instructor, via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
About the Instructor:
Tammy has been weaving baskets for over 30 years. After taking a beginner's class in the early 1990s with a friend in Maryland, she was hooked and has continued to improve her skills by attending basket-weaving conventions and making baskets on her own. While she has lived in various places worldwide, weaving baskets has remained a constant. After meeting her husband in West Berlin, Germany, in the early 1980s while they were both serving in the army as Russian linguists, they both transitioned to civilian federal jobs. They lived in Maryland, Australia, Georgia, and Poland before retiring to Myrtle Beach. They both love their new home and all the opportunities it offers for staying active. Tammy teaches basket weaving with Coastal Carolina University’s OLLI program and enjoys sharing her love of basketry with new weavers. It’s essential to preserve this ancient art form!