Pine Needle Cracker Basket
Beginner, Intermediate
Required Skills:
Some knowledge or minimal experience with pine needle basket coiling
Class Length:
Half Day
Class Times:
Sunday, 8 am to 12 pm
Make a functional basket for your dining table or kitchen counter you'll use over and over. I still use mine every day. This will also be an easy project you'll enjoy making. Choose your base from a variety of styles, there is something for everyone. Basket bases are pre-drilled and ready-to-use. All tools and supplies, including coordinating threads will be available. Students will receive a free gift of Biscottis to fill your new basket.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $85
For all others: $100
Materials Fee:
$10
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
- Everything is included however, feel free to bring your favorite tools, like scissors or tapestry needle.
Barb graduated from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and holds degrees in Advertising Design and Fashion Illustration. She spent most of her career as Senior Art Director for Belks department stores where she produced catalogs and directed photo shoots. In 1996 she discovered Pine Needle Basketry and now enjoys teaching others at basketry and gourd events throughout the southeast. Her online Etsy shop provides original designed basket centers, artificial sinew & waxed threads, DIY basket kits and other related basketry supplies. Visit www.dyedpineneedles.com/Classes/FTWG2025.htm for more photos and info on this class.
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
