The 2 1/2-day antler basket class at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota, on November 13-15, 2015, was a big success, and almost everyone finished their baskets and then some.
These two sisters from Virginia had to leave early. But they took along enough supplies and the pattern to finish this cute little antler wall pocket basket at home.
The antler basket weaving class was full with eight students, from six different states: Florida, Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
This is the first time in 16 years of teaching the antler basket weaving class at North House Folk School that we’ve had students from so many different states represented in one class!
Two students were beginning weavers, two were accomplished weavers, and the rest had done some weaving in the past, but not recently.
Only one student had ever woven antler baskets before, and she had purchased several patterns from me, but wanted to attend a class with me in person.
We started the weekend with an overview of weaving rib-style antler baskets. Then, I gave a demonstration on antler drilling, and the students got started weaving.
On the last day, students were able to do some practice drilling and even begin a second basket if they wanted.
Gayle and Sheri were able to make two antler baskets over the weekend. Don’t all the baskets look wonderful?
Here we are at the end of the antler basket weaving class at North House Folk School, except for the three students who left early. I’m so proud of how everyone did, they were terrific weavers!
I’m currently arranging my teaching schedule for 2016, so please keep an eye on that page to see where and when I’ll be teaching the Antler Basket class again.
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Happy Weaving, until next time!
I’m very interested in taking an antler weaving class from you!
I took class from you several years ago – I believe it was at Weavin In Winona??
I have a moose antler that I hope to turn into a wall hanging!!
Thank you!
Gwen Saul
Alexandria, MN
Hi there Gwen,
Yes, I remember, that’s been many long years ago now that we were in Winona! I’ve just now turned in my proposal for antler classes at the Headwater’s Basket Makers Weavin’ Up North in Bemidji, MN. Providing the classes are accepted, you’ll be fairly close and might be able to come to the April workshop! Keep checking the class schedule for updates, hope to see you soon and discuss the moose antler. Cathryn’s teaching schedule
Looks like it was a wonderful class, Cathryn !
Nice job for all !
Thanks Jan, I think everyone had a good time and we all learned a lot, including me! Love North House Folk School, too.