Small Woven Paper Basket with Japanese Pinwheel

Small Woven Paper Basket with Japanese Pinwheel
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm

Please sign-up no later than: Friday, March 22

Participants must sign-up for this class in advance. No drop-ins please.
Cost $40
Materials fee $14 (a basket-weaving kit enough to make 1 paper basket – cash only
please)

Rita Halford instructor

Max. class size: 9 people

Have you ever wondered how baskets are made? Are you a fan of the art of paper-folding?
Then this class may be perfect for you! In this beginner friendly class, we will explore the
construction of a small simple basket by weaving with colorful painted paper. Participants will be
introduced to vocabulary that pertains to simple basket weaving. We’ll have fun discussing the
options for a decorative sewn-on finish as well (optional: bring buttons with you, if you have
some that you are especially fond of, 2-4 should be plenty).

Please note, some needed materials are not included in the kit, but will be provided for this
class by the instructor at no additional cost for use by participants: a plastic grid, painter’s tape,
glue, scissors, tapestry needles, sewing clips and a mold.

Finished basket dimensions: 4 ½” x 2 ¾ x 1 ¾” high (Perfect for stowing business cards or other
small items)

Colors: Your finished basket may not be purple and green (per the photo example). We will have
a variety of colors to choose from, the finished basket color is chosen by the participants.
Please note, the first people to sign-up will get the widest selection of weaving colors to choose
from.

Sign up at the Blacksmith Shop Sundays from 1-4 pm, or email
historiccraftproject@gmail.com

Cash or check accepted for class fee. Please make checks payable to:
Manchester Area Historical Society.

Materials Fee should be paid by cash only. Fees will be collected at the first class.

Please note, your class fee will go in its entirety towards supporting the Historic Craft Project –
a non-profit volunteer-organized effort, which is a part of Manchester Area Historical Society.

Classes will be in the craft room in the back of the Blacksmith Museum –
324 E Main St, Manchester, MI

In the event of snowy weather and ice storms, class may be re-scheduled, and the class fee
will carry over to the newly re-scheduled date (in April) or be reimbursed to the participant, if
they prefer that.

We encourage people to join Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS).