Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Kudzu

Join us for this in-depth, 4-hour basket-making workshop, Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Kudzu’ with Alyssa Sacora of The Patchwork Underground!

Tickets are $95.00 per person, purchase tickets here: https://www.thepatchworkunderground.com/store/p355/Backyard_Baskets.html

Many local plants lend themselves to basket making. In this workshop, we will create a coiled vessel with kudzu vines!

Coiling is a hand-stitching process that transforms a continuous bundle of fibers into a strong and versatile container. Found in cultures worldwide, it is a perfect technique to create one-of-a-kind baskets from plants growing in your backyard.

In this workshop, you will learn:

How to harvest and prepare kudzu fibers
Stitching and finishing techniques
Additional plants that work well for coiling

Depending on your work pace, you will be able to complete a small basket and leave with the skills to continue on your own.

Great for beginning basket makers and folks who enjoy working with needle and thread. This technique does require adequate hand strength and dexterity to support the repetitive motion of stitching the coils.

INVESTMENT: $95 includes all materials (but students are encouraged to bring some tools. See below.)

Please note- if this workshop has your heart singing and you cannot afford to join me, be in touch for a scholarship, sliding scale or work trade option. There is a spot reserved in each workshop for reduced or waived fee.

TOOLS TO BRING (if possible):

small pliers
leather thimble
small, sharp scissors
butter knife or pocket knife

DATE AND TIME: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 from 12-4 pm

LOCATION:

Art Garden Avl Canopy

191 Lyman Street #320

Asheville, NC 28801

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ACCESSIBILITY: Art Garden Avl is located in Riverview Station in the River Arts District of Asheville. There is a spacious parking lot. The workshop space is located on the second floor of the building. The workshop space is accessed by going up a set of 6 steps into Art Garden’s retail space, followed by a full flight of stairs to get to the workshop space. Alternatively, participants could access a ramp that leads to an elevator. Indoor restroom facilities are located on the first and second floors of the building.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 8 days or more before the scheduled event will be eligible a full refund minus a $10 processing fee if someone from the waitlist is able to fill the spot. If the space is not filled, you will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled date are not eligible for a refund.