Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop

Sunday February 2nd, 2025
1:00-5:30
At the Chuckanut Center in Bellingham, WA

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).

What to bring:

• Snacks/lunch

• Pliers

• Scissors

• A plastic bag for storing your work

• A larger bag for taking home handfuls of soaked pine needles

• A hand towel

• Journal and pen (optional)

• Your own sewing kit and/or embroidery thread (optional)

This course will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

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