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February 21 & 22, 2022 Adirondack Pack Baskets Class 9:00am – 4:00pm (with lunch) both days for all students All weavers The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket; level the top, cut and tuck and complete the rim and add the handle. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness for carrying. This class includes a wood base and skids. This class will be fun for all weavers. Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife with shave horse and other sharp tools. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket and tools students will need during class. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Baskets will not be stained during class. Handle/Harness Choices: Class fee includes all supplies, teaching fee and lunch. per student: Hiker with leather handle & harness $225.00 Hiker with webbing handle & harness $206.00 Sightseer with leather handle & harness $293.00 Sightseer with webbing handle & harness $248.00 Mountaineer with leather handle & harness $313.00 Mountaineer with webbing handle & harness $279.99 Note: Harness choice needs to be made asap prior to class to allow time for making. Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students When registering please email adkbasketry@outlook.com your choice of webbing or leather handle and harness. You will then be invoiced and able to make payment to secure your place in class. If you are coming in from out of town, make your hotel reservations asap as it's snowmobile season and hotels book fast.

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