ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Folkmoot USA is grateful to host Andrew Lee who will feature a workshop on Folded Bark Baskets. Much like today, traditional cultures needed containers, a place to store their stuff. Tree bark is one material that people have used to create these storage vessels. The folded bark basket workshop will give students the chance to learn how bark is removed from trees, folded and crafted into usable containers.

This class is from 12:30 to 7:30 pm. You can choose from two classes. One is on Saturday, June 15 and one is on Saturday, June 22. Logs and supplies will be provided, and students will be instructed on how to remove, fold and begin to dry a piece of bark. They will take this unfinished basket and other supplies home to complete on their own. Next, students wil be provided a pre-dried and folded basket preform which they will use to construct a completed basket (attach handle, rim supports, etc.), and have the opportunity to add various embellishments. Each student will take home their finished basket. The number of students per class is capped at eight, and, because of some of the sharp tools involved, it is restricted to adults. No prior knowledge of or experience with basketry is necessary.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Andrew Lee is a professional educator with over two decades of teaching experience. His fascination with history began by finding Native American artifacts in Northwest Georgia as a young boy. He credits this time in his life as crucial in developing a deep interest in understanding past cultures.
While at the University of Georgia, Andrew met master primitive skills instructor Scott Jones. After taking Jones' flintknapping class, the fuse was officially lit.
More than twenty years later, through teaching in elementary and middle schools as well as in the correctional setting, the constant passion in Andrew's educational life has been pursuing history, including learning more about primitive skills.
His hands-on workshops and the bark baskets & stone-bladed knives that he creates are ways that he expresses this love of history and nature.

June 15 Folkmoot Learn! Folded Bark Basket Workshop with Andrew Lee

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June 15 Folkmoot Learn! Folded Bark Basket Workshop with Andrew Lee

Learn how to remove, fold and build your own bark basket!