Wenatchi Wear & the Cashmere Museum are proud to host this event. Authentic traditional teachings are valuable in the Native American culture. Flexible cylindrical baskets, also known as “sally bags'“, are a hallmark of American Indian Tribal weaving.
This 6 (12) - hour workshop, will be led by Julie Edwards (Colville), who mentored under master weavers, Craig Phillips, Bernadine Phillips, and Joe Fedderson. In this workshop students will learn how to make two small Plateau twined sally bags using acrylic yarn and hemp. Instructions will include how to begin and end the basket and add yarn.
*Class supplies included.
Class is limited.
Day 1 - Beginners Class. Saturday March 19, 2022: 10 am - 4 pm. Students will learn how to twine the round sally bag.
Day 2 - Advanced Class. Students must have completed Beginners clas through Cashmere Museum or WRI. Sunday March 20, 2022: 10 am - 4 pm. This course will include the design with full turn twist and possible working with three colors.
With a lunch break - option to order food to be delivered at an additional cost, or bring your own sack lunch.
Cost: $60 per class or $110 for both classes. Optional lunch provided for an additional $15/day
Email the Cashmere Museum at director@cashmeremuseum.org to sign up.