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Nov
10
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
Nov 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.

Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil 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.

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).

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Apr
27
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Singing Out’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Singing Out' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Tchaikovsky Competition winning violinist Itamar Zorman joins the orchestra for a powerful afternoon of music centerstage with Harmony from Discord. The program closes with Faure’s Requiem featuring two soloists and two choirs.

Program (subject to change):

Kenji Bunch | Supermaximum (12’)
Henriëtte Bosmans | Concert Piece (17’)
Gabriel Fauré | Requiem (30’)
with the Bellingham Chamber Chorale & Phoenix Chamber Choir

Dr. Felicia K. Youngblood’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/singing-out

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