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Fourteen people gathered at Walter & Julie's place for a
basket-making workshop ably led by Doc, who shared his experience and
expertise on this topic. Our raw material was Red Osier Dogwood, which
participants collected beforehand (before coming ).
We worked on the front lawn,
which attracted much attention from neighbours and
passersby!
Doc showing one of the early
steps to making a basket. This is the start of the base.
The base takes shape...
Working up the sides
Doc showing how to do the top
rim of the basket.
And you know I just HAD to put
this picture in!
Although it's meant as a joke, it does remind us
that basketry can be used for a lot more than just baskets:
clothing, furniture, netting, and so on.
A finished Red Osier Dogwood
basket. Although this particular one was made prior to the
workshop (by Doc), it shows the beauty and functionality
that is possible.
