Show Schedule:
are held Tuesday mornings (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.), and also monthly ALL- Day classes, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4301 Browns Pt Blvd. N E,Tacoma
(I-5 Federal Way/ Auburn Exit. Head west on 348th, Campus Drive to Northshore Parkway. If you just head west after leaving the freeway, the road takes you to Northshore Parkway in about 5 miles or so. Look for church on the left. Class sign-up (253-927-7033, ask for Sheila, or 253-927-5298, ask for Elaine).

Class fees are $12.00 per session for morning classes, and $35.00 for all-day sessions. Materials are provided and are an additional cost. While specific classes and dates are listed, students may choose work on previous class baskets or on individual projects. Check with the instructor to make sure appropriate materials are on hand if you are not planning to do the assigned basket.

The All Day classes need 5 people to make the class a go. Please e-mail or call us if you're planning on coming. (You may drop in, but materials may not be available for the assigned basket if you do.)
Class Schedule:
Basketmaking student at Folklife
Squashy Catshead
Ocean Waves
Blueboy
quatrefoil
Homespun Antler







Independent Study:  As always students may choose a basket for independent study by working with the instructors to select the basket and make sure the materials are available. The materials fee will vary depending on the materials required.

Equipment:  While we do have equipment that students may use in class, we do recommend that you bring an old towel, a small rectangular plastic dishpan, spray bottle, and a pair of scissors (not your best sewing shears).

Nov. 19th PLU Boutique, Tacoma

.Saturday, September 10th, 2011 Cedar Pencil Holder           

With cedar bark spokes and beginning from a traditional Haida base, this basket will be highlighted with a variety of materials, similar to the photo shown, but shorter.  Approximately 3” diameter by 4.5” high.
   
Class Fee - $35.00
Materials Fee - $20.00

Saturday, October 8th, 2011    Coffee Table Basket

This is based on a traditional Victorian design and is a good size for holding a variety of items on a tabletop.  Approximately 8” X 10” X 8” high.      

Class Fee - $35.00
Materials Fee - $15.00

Saturday, November 5th, 2011    Arabesque

This basket was inspired by a traditional Phillipine basket and has a hexagonal shape, a unique base and rippled top.   Approximately 9” diameter by 3.5” high.

Class Fee - $35.00
Materials Fee - $15.00


Saturday, December 3rd, 2011            

Teneriffe Ornaments (or gourd).  Learn this technique often used with pine needle baskets.  These make great Christmas ornaments or use as a cut out decoration in a gourd.

Class Fee - $35.00
Materials Fee - $7.00  (Gourds will be priced individually)

Saturday, January 16th, 2011    Clam Shell Rattle

Weaving with cedar bark and a variety of other materials make a traditional clam shell rattle.

Class Fee - $35.00
Materials Fee - $15.00     


We do recommend calling either Elaine or Sheila to let us know that you will be planning to start a basket, so that we can bring the appropriate supplies. 
Fine Handmade Baskets by Sheila Wray
Classes
Jeremey (Native Bridge Youth), proudly wears his headband he wove during the Canoe Journey)

Classes:
Check below for the new Fall Schedule: