Black Ash Tray Basket, with Liandra Skenandore (3 days)

In this three day course students will be immersed in black ash log pounding and black ash weaving to create their own tray basket that can be used in a variety of ways: a table centerpiece, a fruit and vegetable holder, office supplies tray, herb collecting, item displaying---such are a few named uses.

Students will cut, knife scrape, and prepare splint material to create their own woven tray basket and will learn how to continuous weave the basket. Students can also participate in log pounding and splint splitting demonstrations but it is not required.

No prior basket weaving skills are required but some hand and finger strength and dexterity are necessary. Please note that we will be working with a knife as part of the material preparation and basket weaving process.

Dates: Friday - Sunday, March 24, 25, 26
Times: 9AM - 4:30PM each day
Ages: Adults only
Location: Thoreau College Campus, 224 State Highway 56 Viroqua, WI 54665
Materials Fee: $60

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $345
This tier reflects the full value of the offering. 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: $270
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 multiple classes per year 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: $195
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, and/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!