Twined Juncus Basket with Charlie Kennard

900 Sanford Road,Santa Rosa CA 95401

20 May, 2023

Description

Using a rush (Juncus effusus) commonly found in Bay Area freshwater wetlands, we will make close- or open-twined baskets. Patterns can be introduced by varying the weave, or crossing warps. Experienced students may make an Italian-style curd-draining basket, and even use it the same day! Participants must bring: scissors, water bowl, spray bottle, small diagonal wire clippers, lunch. Instructor Bio: Charlie Kennard of San Anselmo is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden, the Laguna Environmental Center in Santa Rosa and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Lake County Museum, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed. PLEASE NOTE: All in-person outings follow current Sonoma County health orders and guidelines for group activities to keep everyone safe during COVID-19. Please let us know in advance if you can no longer attend so we can offer a spot to someone on the waitlist.