Bark School
Details
Learn to turn wild bark into intricate twill designs! Friday afternoon we will gather at a riverside pavilion in downtown Murphy to peel bark from a log and turn it into fine skeins of weaving material! Saturday and Sunday we will weave the bark into baskets! Learn to turn wild bark into intricate twill designs! Friday afternoon we will gather at a riverside pavilion in downtown Murphy to peel bark from a log and turn it into fine skeins of weaving material! Saturday and Sunday we will weave the bark into baskets! You may choose from several different projects: a bark hat, platter, or satchel. You will also have the opportunity to learn several different decorative twill weaves, and learn the process for designing your own weaves! This will be a spacious weekend full of laughter and creative exploration!
Location
Cherokee County Arts Council in Murphy, NC
Dates
Weekend 1 - May 9-11, 2025 (Now Full)
Weekend 2 - May 16-18, 2025 (Now Full)
*Email schoolofthegreenwood@gmail.com to join the wait list!
Schedule
1pm-6pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday
*If you need to miss Friday due to work or other constraints, we will catch you up on Saturday!
Cost
$250-350
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration, total pledge due April 15
Includes all materials:
An assortment of wild bark, leaves, and vines harvested by Delia, hand-carved buttons, and
naturally tanned leather for satchel lids and straps.
Summer Classes
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National Basketry Organization Conference
Bark Journals
Details
Weave twill journal covers with bark from wild plants and trees, and bind them with linen paper using the Coptic Stitch technique. Learn to create ornate twill woven designs, weaving techniques for easily working with bark and journal binding. Take home one or more unique, durable journals.
Location
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Dates
July 22 to 27, 2025
Cost
$1240-$1750 full conference cost
Learn more here: https://nationalbasketry.org/tradition-and-innovation-in-basketry-12/
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Turtle Island Preserve
Kudzu Backpacks
Details
Learn to turn the south's most infamous weed into a supremely useful pack basket! In this class we will cover methods for harvest and preparation of kudzu vines, as well as a variety of weave patterns and techniques to make your basket unique. You will also learn to attach naturally-tanned leather straps with copper rivets. We are going to enjoy a wonderful weekend laughing, weaving, and eating good food on the beautiful Turtle Island campus. At the end, you'll wear home a comfortable, beautiful backpack, that's sure to turn some heads!
Location
Turtle Island Preserve
Boone, NC
Dates
Sept 6-7, 2025
Cost
$395 including lodging and meals
Learn more here: https://www.turtleislandpreserve.org/basket-weaving