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Aug
10
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art.

The technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering with Northwest Natura.

In this course you will learn:
-ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).
-Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.
-How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

More info and registration via the event website.

Aug
16
Sat
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura land
Aug 16 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura land

Please join naturalist and botanist, Jazmen Yoder for a day out this summer learning about medicinal plants and wildcrafting infusions and fruit leather from common and abundant plants.

If you have an interest in bushcraft, survivalism, herbalism, or wildcrafting, this course is for you!

What to Bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable shoes
Snacks/lunch and plenty of water
Sunscreen and/or other sun protection (hat, glasses, etc)
Packable camp chair or blanket
Foraging basket
Scissors or a knife
Notepad and pen (optional)

*Class size is limited

Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email in the week leading up to the event.

Please register via the event website.