VISITING ARTIST: Sculptural Basketry with Sarita Westrup
Explore basketry as a medium of free form sculpture in this special visiting artist workshop with contemporary basketmaker Sarita Westrup. Sarita will demo the tools, materials, techniques, and approaches she uses to twine arched baskets. On day one, we will cover prepping reeds for spokes and weavers, twining, starting an open bottom basket, starting a closed bottom basket, and backward twining wedges. Day two we will explore finishing the lip of the basket and have a show-and-tell. Other materials/media for twining and surface will be briefly discussed. No experience is necessary. This class is designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product and the possibilities are endless! Time outside of class may be needed to finish your basket.
Additional Information:
- A material fee of $35 will be due at registration
- Registration will close one month ahead of the start of class
- Special Cancellation Policy: Any students who wish to withdraw from the class are asked to inform Sawtooth by 4/1/25 to receive a full refund less a $20 processing fee.
- Enrollment is open to students aged 18 +