Pine Needle Basket Weaving

With Dede Shilling and Ron Cole

July 14 - 18, 2024

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

What can I expect to create?:
During the three day class, participants should complete at least one pineneedle basket.

Will I need to work outside of class?:
Yes, participants wishing to create complex or ambitious projects should expect to spend additional time working outside of class.

Do I need experience to take this class?:
All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?:
Participants may bring pine needles if they live in an area with long needle pines. Needles should be at about 8 to10 inches long secured with a rubber band. We will process them the first day.

Minimum age of participant: 14

  • Commuter – $85.00
  • Cabin – $780.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $620.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $620.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $400.00
  • Yurt – $480.00
  • Library Dorm – $300.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $300.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $300.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $260.00
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

This program begins Sunday July 14, and ends Thursday July 18. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.

Learn how to collect, process, and weave with pine needles!

Together, we’ll explore different patterns.  We’ll explore the use of both crafted and found objects as the base of a pie needle basket.

After foraging for materials onsite, student can create a Guild-specific piece using needs from the Guild’s ponderosa pine-studded campus.  Students are also welcome to bring their own needles to make a basket informed by other meaningful sites.

About the Faculty

Dede Shilling

Local to the Plain Valley, Dede teaches pottery, pineneedle basket weaving and soap making.

Learn more about Dede Shilling

Ron Cole

Ron Cole is a digital artist, songwriter, and potter. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Kentucky, Ron first came to the Guild as an intern for the 2013 Summer Program, then stayed on as an Artist in Residence, and later returned to work on staff for a few years. He currently resides in Plain, Wa […]

Learn more about Ron Cole

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