Pine Needle Basketry: A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles. Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art. 

The technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance. Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering with Northwest Natura. 

In this course you will learn: ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species). Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles. How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles. All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit). *Please register via the event website.