Melon Basketry Workshop
with Michele Hament

Sunday, October 16th, 10 – 3:30

$125 (check or cash, please)

Held at: Colorspace Arts, 10512 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

Learn to construct and weave a unique, colorful and sturdy Appalachian-style ribbed basket using rattan, natural and hand-dyed reed, and sea grass. This basket, with a rattan handle, can be made in a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns. After making a ribbed frame, we will weave with colored reed on the sides and finish the body with pale green sea grass. At the end of the workshop you will have completed a basket approximately 10” wide by 5” deep (not counting the handle.)

I will also cover the use of other materials, including grapevine and wisteria for the handle. Feel free to bring anything you might want to incorporate into your basket, such as strips of fabric, thick yarns or any other flexible material. Please bring a lunch.

Please contact me directly to sign up or with questions: mhbasketcase@gmail.com

www.michelehamentartwork.com