Join artisan basket weaver and alumni parent Penny Hewitt of Lazy Mill Hill Farm for a weekend of traditional Black Ash Basketry. Penny's work uses basketry to foster connections between people, the earth, and our ancestors.Wherever ash trees grow in abundance there has been a tradition of weaving it into baskets.
From the ecology of the Black Ash to pounding the strips that become the weave, participants will build a basket from start to finish and end the weekend with a beautiful pack-basket (approximately 18" tall) with cedar runners and base and adjustable webbing harness, made to last and to be used: ready to fill with wild herbs and fruits, school supplies, or the gear for your next canoe trip!
Come Saturday and Sunday only and use material that has been pounded for you, OR, learn more! For the same fee, come for a half day on Friday, as well, and learn how to pound a log to release the splints we will weave with. This is an essential and large part of the making of black ash baskets and everyone is encouraged to participate. Friday's pounding workshop will take place from 12:30 - 5;00pm.
This Pack Basket workshop takes place Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an optional Friday session 12:30PM - 5PM. Registration includes materials, expert instruction, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Rustic lodging and dinner/breakfast options are available at Kroka for an additional fee.
