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Beginner Basics Classes

Something NEW this year!

We are very excited to announce a Beginner Basics Series of classes for this year's retreat! Pat Carothers has graciously offered to teach this series of 4 baskets to anyone who would like to learn the art of basketry, or to those of you who haven't woven in while, but would like to start again. We are especially excited about this series because one of our main missions as a guild is to promote the art of basketry - what better way than to get new weavers to join us for this 3-day weaving extravaganza? Please check out the Beginner Basics Series class offerings shown below.

As a special welcome to weaving, Northwest Hoosier Basket Guild will provide a special "tool bag" to all first-time attendees who sign up for at least 3 of Pat's classes. This bag will include basic tools you will need to become an official basketmaker, such as shears, spoke weight, clips, and other goodies. This tool bag is available for the first 12 who sign up for this exciting new series of baskets.

Of course, anyone is welcome to sign up for Pat's classes, even if you are an experienced weaver!

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BBS-4-1                                                                  Thursday 1-5          Cross Stitch Buffet Pat Carothers Columbus, IN   The first in the 2010 Beginner Basics Series, this basket will teach how to weave a filled bottom. Learn how to figure the reed need for a particular size base, how to treat filler spokes, and embellishing the sides. Sample woven in navy cross stitch pattern, but there will be optional side pattern and color choices in class.   14” X 6” X 9” Beginner 4 Hours                                                 Class Fee:  $28

BBS-4-2                                                     Friday  8-12 Autumn Round Pat Carothers Columbus, IN   The second in the 2010 Beginner Basics Series, this basket will teach how to weave a round bottom. Adding spokes, keeping the base round, and how to weave the sides to fit a handle insert will be emphasized. A variety of color choices will be offered. A good beginner basket, but good practice for any weaver!   10” W, 12” H w/handle Beginner 4  Hours                                                         Class Fee: $28

BBS-4-3                                                      Friday 2-6 Christmas Confetti Pat Carothers Columbus, IN Third in the 2010 Beginner Basics Series, this basket will teach how to weave a 2/2 twill. Although this is a small, easy basket, students will learn a good foundation for twill weaving. Shown in Christmas colors, a variety of colors will be available in class.   5 ½” W X 5 ½” L X 3 ½” H Beginner        4 Hours                               Class Fee: $28

BBS-6-4                                                   Saturday 8-3 Plaid Casserole Pat Carothers Columbus, IN Fourth in the 2010 Beginner Basics Series, this basket will teach how to weave a plaid pattern. Using color overlay strips, students will learn how to lay out the plaid pattern on the sides. This basket gives a lot of satisfaction with simple techniques! A variety of color combinations will be offered. 10” W X 15” L X 12” H w/handle Beginner 6 Hours                                                     Class Fee:  $38