Barbara Green, owner and sole weaver of Adirondack Green House Basketry of Old Forge, will instruct a series of basket-making workshops at VIEW.
On Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Green will show students how to make an Oak Base Bowl Basket.
The cost is $60 or $50 for members of VIEW. There is also a $28 materials fee.
Incorporating a 5×8” slotted oak base, students will use a combination of sea grass and smoked reed to weave a lovely basket.
A Garden Basket with Braided Handle workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $60 or $50 for members of VIEW. There is also a $28 materials fee.
This is a large basket with a 10” by 20” base and braided handle.
The final basketry class for the season will be on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where students will learn how to make a Large Laundry-Style Basket.
The cost is $65 or $55 for members of VIEW. There is also a $40 materials fee.
Weave a large laundry-style basket with color accents that is great for storing blankets or pillows.
VIEW is a multi-arts center located at 3273 State Rt. 28 in Old Forge, offering fun and educational workshops and activities for all levels of experience throughout the year.
For more information or to register visit ViewArts.org, call (315) 369-6411 ext. 201, or email info@viewarts.org.
