Basket Making

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Saturday, November 15, 2008. 10 am - 2 pm

Learn the basics of willow basketry.

In this program you will learn the stake and strand style of weaving, to create a finished basket that you will take home and cherish.

We will discuss material selection, variation and unique to embellish a basket.

All materials have been harvested, cured and prepared for use.

$30/person; $28/members.

Ellwood May Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Rd, Sheboygan

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Monday, November 17, 2008. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m

Participants will have their choice of a variety of small and medium size holiday baskets.

All baskets will be made up as kits

This is the perfect opportunity to complete those Christmas gifts

Kit material costs range from $5.00 to $18.00

Participants choose which kit(s) they want to make that evening

Full payment required at registration until November 10

$12 Friends $16 Nonmembers

Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek

Call 715-877-2212 to register

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Creating you own Winter Wreath

Thursday, November 13, 2008. 1 to 1:30 or 6:30 to 9pm

Using a variety of natural materials, we will create two beautiful wreaths that will enhance your home's winter decor

This program is best for adults and youth over the age of 12 years

Ice Age Visitor Center

A small donation to cover the material costs would be greatly appreciated

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, Ice Age Visitor Center, Campbellsport

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MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS SWAG

Tuesday, November 18, 2008. 6:00 p.m. to approx. 10:00 p.m

Make You Own Christmas Swag is a workshop presented by Lynn Laufenberg, a designer at Front Porch in Waukesha

The deadline for registering and paying a fee of $25 for materials is is November 11

The workshop will be held at the Riverside Pavilion in West Bend.

Call 262-335-5083 for more information

seating is limited City Hall Park & Rec offices, 1115 S. Main St, West Bend

[dgridley]

I can remember making baskets at summer camp.. actually enjoyed it!

[dgridley]

I love looking for vintage baskets.. may try my hand again at making some...

[pk]

I love looking for vintage baskets.. may try my hand again at making some...

I have a real weakness for really good country baskets. Always on the look out for them as well.

[dgridley]

I like coiled sweet grass baskets or anything old and unusual..

[pk]

I like coiled sweet grass baskets or anything old and unusual..

Estate Sales, a good place to find baskets.