Wild Grapevine Baskets

with Laurie Zientek

June 28, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Tuition: $100

Materials Fee: $20

Using freshly gathered wild grapevines and a variety of hand dyed reed and seagrass, students will learn how to form hoops and make the framework of a ribbed style basket. All materials and tools will be available for this class. Students can expect to complete one medium sized basket in class.

Plan to bring: An old towel and an apron to protect your clothing.

Laurie Zientek has been weaving baskets and teaching basket weaving for 40 years. Zientek exhibits baskets at juried art fairs throughout Michigan. Zientek loves gathering wild grapevine and making up the framework for the ribbed style baskets. No two are ever alike.