Black Ash Mini Basket (with kits), with Liandra Skenandore

In this class, students will make one mini basket made out of black ash splint material. Students will work with already prepared base and weaver pieces to weave a mini basket in the continuous weave style. Students will learn how to finish a basket by tucking in the uprights and how to fashion a rim system onto the basket with prepared rim and lashing pieces. A log pounding and splint splitting demonstration will be done where students can participate in the intricate process of attaining ash splint material. Students will also learn about Haudenosaunee traditions and histories of black ash basket weaving. A display table of baskets and basket books will be available for students to interact with.

Dates: Saturday, March 23
Times: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Ages: 8+
Location: People's Food Co-op, 315 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Materials Fees: $85
Lunch will be provided.

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)

Supporter Level Ticket: $115
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Sustainer Level Ticket: $90
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Supported Level Ticket: $65
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, 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!